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Kaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, September 1, 2019

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 Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji held its first Bon Dance in many years Saturday night with moving around the yagura,
drumming, chanting, and a lantern parade. Photo by Julia Neal

THE FIRST BON DANCE IN MANY YEARS graced Nā‘ālehu Hongwaji last evening, with a celebration of movement around the yagura tower, singing, chanting, and drumming. People flocked to Nā‘ālehu from around the island, some who travel from Buddhist temple to temple all the summer Bon Dance season to celebrate the harvest by remembering ancestors.
A lantern lit by the Rev. Satoshi Tomiolka in remembrance of loved ones
who passed on. Photo by Julia Neal
     The Buddhist priest for Puna, Pāhala, and Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji, Sataoshi Tomioa, led a service and a lantern parade. Foods placed on the altar symbolized nourishment for those who passed on, whose presence is recognized as helping this generation. Sushi and other food for the celebrants warmed up a rainy evening with the lights sparkling under gentle showers.
     The Reverend followed up the Nā‘ālehu Bon Dance with a special service today at Puna Hongwanji, where he delivered the message Peace Begins with Me?
     It is available on Facebook.
Peace Day Weekend events are scheduled for Sept. 20, 21, and 22.
     Sept. 21 was first declared Peace Day in Hawai‘i on April 18, 2007, making Hawai‘i the first state in the U.S. to recognize Peace Day. See more.

Buddhists Clement Hirae and John Replogle
helped with the food. Photo by Julia Neal
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JURISDICTION OVER MAUNAKEA ACCESS ROAD BELONGS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, according to an official statement from the Department of the Attorney General, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and DOT. DOT "has control and jurisdiction over all state highways and Mauna Kea Access Road is designated to DOT's State Highway System as Route 210. This includes any portions of the road that cross over DHHL land," according to the statement.
     Since July, DOT has restricted access on Mauna Kea Access Roadto "preserve public health and safety," according to the statement.
     Said DOT Deputy Director Ed Sniffen, "State DOT has controlled and maintained Mauna Kea Access Road since it became part of our highways system in 2018. Prior to that time, sections of the road situated on Hawaiian Home Lands were maintained by the County of Hawai‘i pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement between DHHL and the County of Hawai‘i."
     Beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920 "do not own Mauna Kea Access Road," according to the statement. "Act 14 (1995) resolved all claims concerning the use of Hawaiian home lands for public roads and highways built before and after statehood.
     "In response to concerns that some compensation remains outstanding, DHHL and the Department of Land and Natural Resources have been working together to evaluate the terms of compensation and to confirm that it has been made in full. This process, however, does not alter the fact that all claims regarding use of roads and highways crossing DHHL lands have been resolved."
     Said Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair William J. Aila Jr., "Act 14 was a historic piece of legislation. It resolved long-standing claims associated with the use of Hawaiian Home Lands. We remain committed to seeing the completion of the few remaining items under Act 14, including ensuring that compensation for the use of roads and highways crossing DHHL lands has been received in full."
Minako Yamazaki, of Tokyo and Pāhala; Iwao Yonemitsu, of Nā‘ālehu; and an attendee of the Bon Dance.
Photo by Julia Neal
     Attorney General Clare E. Connors said, "The State is reviewing the compensation issues related to the use of Hawaiian home lands for public roads and highways, and will ensure they have been addressed. The public is reminded that Mauna Kea Access Road is a public road controlled by DOT and that the current blockade is unlawful."
Taiko drums accompanied the Bon Dance.
Photo by Julia Neal
     DOT also released a statement on Friday, reminding the public that road shoulders "are primarily
designed to provide for emergency storage of disabled vehicles, not to accommodate long term parking. HDOT does not permit long-term parking along any of its high-speed facilities."
     DOT's "safety and security measures" in place at the intersection of Daniel K. Inouye Highway, Saddle Road, and Maunakea Access Road are temporary traffic signals and barriers at the intersection, installed in late July, and 80 "No parking, stopping, standing, loading and unloading" signs, installed in late August.
     The DOT release states that parking "is available in areas outside of HDOT jurisdiction and away from the highway. Information regarding the applicable statue can be found at the following link." The state also warned that "those interfering with the installed safety features may be subject to criminal property damage charges."

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FLIGHT OPERATIONS for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park for September schedule is as follows:

Keiki from all faiths enjoyed stamping headscarves at Nā‘ālehu
Hongwanji. Photo by Julia Neal
     Sept. 3, , ungulate surveys and control work in Kahuku Unit, between 4,000 ft. and 6,000 ft. elevation. 

     Sept. 4,  to , invasive Guineagrass surveys and control along Keauhou Trail, from the coast to 2,000 ft. elevation.

     Sept. 9, ,  shuttle supplies to control banana poka in the Keauhou burn area on Mauna Loa Strip between 5,000 ft. and 6,000 ft. elevation.

     Sept. 12, to , survey Kipukapuaulu for Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.

     Sept. 12, to , survey invasive fountain grass in Great Crack/Keaīwa sector.

     The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather. 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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Tropical Storm Juliette is not expected to go on a Hawaiian vacation. Map from NOAA
TROPICAL STORM JULIETTE, expected to develop into a hurricane by tomorrow morning, should miss the Hawaiian Islands by a wide berth. The strength of the storm is forecast to lessen back to a tropical storm by Thursday, and the storm is estimated to hug the west coast, and not travel very far west.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Sept. 7, , HPA hosts Kaʻū
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Wed., Sept. 4, , Christian Liberty hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 6, , Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Tue., Sept. 10, , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha

Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:

Sat., Sept. 7, , @Kamehameha
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
MONDAY, SEPT. 2

Empower Meeting, Monday, Sept. 2 and 16 – 1st and 2nd Monday monthly – , PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805


Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Sept. 2, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 3 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 4 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Sept. 3, Pāhala Community Center.

Wildlife Recovery and Restoration, Tuesday, Sept. 3, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Park Botanist Sierra McDaniel discusses recovery and restoration efforts after the Keahou Fire which ignited near HVNP and burned nearly 4,000 acres in 2018. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

Hula Voices with Kumu Hula Sammye Young, Wednesday, Sept. 4 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – , Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Sept. 5 – 1st Thursday monthly – , PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Women welcome to drop in. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org


Registration Open: Finger Puppet, Thursday, Sept. 5-10, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place, Wednesday, Sept. 11,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Mtg., Thursday, Sept. 5, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Sept. 5, Aspen Centerokaukakou.org


FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Stewardship at the Summit, Sept. 6, 14, 20, and 28, -Kīlauea Visitor Center. Volunteers remove invasive, non-native plants. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks, and water. Gloves/tools provided. Parental/guardian accompaniment or written consent required for those under 18. Free; park entrance fees apply. Paul and Jane Field, field@hawaii.edu, nps.gov/havo


SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Child Passenger Safety Event, Saturday, Sept. 7, -1p.m at Nāʻāehu Community Center. Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will be there to demonstrate proper car seat installation, selection, and usage. Seat Belt Fit tests will also be done on-site to demonstrate proper usage of booster seats. kipchawaii.orgsafercar.gov/parents

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Sept. 7 – 1st Saturday, monthly – -, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com


The Business of Art with Ira Ono - Full-Day Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 7, 9a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. $50/VAC member, $55/non-member. Bring personal art samples. See Ono's work at iraono.com. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Sounds at the Summit featuring Hawaiian Style Band, Saturday, Sept. 7, VolcanoArt Center. Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning band. Doors open  Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

‘Ohi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Sept. 8, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


8-Ball Tournament at Kīlauea Military Camp, Sunday, Sept. 8, tournament starts at , check-in starts at , KMC's Recreation Lodge, HVNP. $10 in advance. Pre-registration required, forms at lodge or 10-Pin Grill. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com 


Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Sept. 8 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527, volcanoartcenter.org


Volcano Winery's 6th Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 8,  Vineyard and winery tours, live local music, souvenir glasses, heavy pūpū. Tickets available online - $50/person 21+ (includes two glasses wine/beer), $25/person under 21. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences. 967-7772, volcanowinery.com


ONGOING
Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8 The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards; and a huge raffle.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Applications are Open for Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ōhinu, at Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church on Mondays and Wednesdays,  Limited space available. Pāhala and Miloli‘i Home Visits also available. Call 939-8573 for Nā‘ālehu, 929-8571 for Pāhala. pidfoundation.org

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.




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Kaʻū News Briefs, Monday, September 2, 2019

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A song honoring reverence for Maunakea during the disagreement between those who oppose building the
Thirty Meter Telescope and those who support the telescope made its debut on ʻŌiwi TV today. In addition,
the Chair of University of Hawaiʻi Regents issued a statement. See stories below. Image from ʻŌiwi TV
HONORING THE HARD WORK OF PEOPLE was the focus of messages today from Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, and Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, on Labor Day. While on the presidential campaign trail, Gabbard spoke to a crowd in Iowa about Labor Day. "God bless the working men and women of America," she wrote above a video post. She talked about Labor Day weekend's traditional break from laboring, including hanging out with family and friends, barbecues, and "great sales."
     Gabbard said it's important to remember that Labor Day celebrates people whose "hard work too often goes unsung." She said the U.S. economy is "expressed through what is our GDP," stocks, and Fortune 500 companies, without "much talk about who makes up the engine of our economy… the hard working men and women… that make our economy run, that make out government run."
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in Iowa today, speaking about the
unsung, hardworking men and women of the U.S.
Photo from Gabbard
     Gabbard said the benefits for workers in the U.S. "didn't just come about because of the good intentions and the good-natured will of the big bosses. They came about because of labor leaders, who have fought hard, organized labor workers coming together, standing up for, yes, themselves and their families, but really for each other. Fighting for good and safe working conditions. Fighting for a living wage. Fighting for a good pension.
     "We have to stand with that solidarity and that unity, recognizing that an attack against one of us is an attack against all of us. One full-time job should be enough.
     "As our president, I will stand with our working men and women, bringing this value of service above self to the White House and stand up for organized labor and our right to collective bargaining; to make sure that we are no longer complacent and we fight every day for those rights of our hardworking men and women in this country."
     See the video at twitter.com/TulsiGabbard.
    Said Schatz, "The most important thing we can do for working people across the country is strengthen unions. The quickest way to turn around income inequality is to strengthen unions. The best way to ensure a strong middle class is to strengthen unions. Happy Labor Day!"
     Said Hirono, "Joined local unions across Hawaiʻi for this year's Hawaiʻi Labor Unity Picnic. This #LaborDay, let's honor the legacy of the American workers. From protecting workers to improving workplace safety, our unions have made huge contributions to our economy and country. Happy Labor Day!"

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Sen. Kai Kahele, Hawaiian Airlines pilot, walking a
picket line. Photo from Kahele
LABOR DAY SPARKED COMMENT FROM STATE SEN. KAI KAHELE, who pointed out that Pres. Grover Cleveland signed the public law that made Labor Day a national holiday in 1894, 125 years ago.
     Kahele, who is running for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's seat in Congress, said labor unions ensure that "wages and working conditions are safe and fair." He said, "The American workers and the unions that represent them are the backbone of this great country. For two centuries, our labor unions have protected and promoted the rights of American laborers.

     "I have been a proud member of the Air Line Pilots Association Union for 10 years. My wife Maria has been a member of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA Union for over 18 years. As a union member," he said, he "personally walked picket lines with my fellow pilots and flight attendants."

     Kahele said Congress "needs members who understand the needs of everyday Americans," also mentioning health benefits and workers' benefits. "We need leaders that firmly believe that the strength of America's economy and overall economic prosperity is built on the backs of a stable middle class represented by strong unions. Unions have succeeded in this country because they understand that when people stand together, they can achieve great things.
Pilot Kahele, walking another picket line.
Photo from Kahele
     "American workers and our unions persist to this day. While many of the conditions that sparked the labor movement in the 19th century may no longer exist, there remains a critical need to have representatives in Congress who are watching out for the needs of our laborers.

     "I will fight for our laborers. I will fight for our American workers. From teachers, to
steelworkers, to government employees, to hotel employees, to auto workers, to pilots, to flight attendants, and all our great union members across this country, I promise to always stand with you.
     "I am a union member, and I am running for the U.S. Congress."


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GOV. DAVID IGE DECLARED THIS WEEK AS PAYROLL WEEK for Hawaiʻi. The event honors nearly 350 state payroll professionals across the islands, states a release from the governor's office. These individuals oversee, direct, and process payroll checks for nearly 70,000 employees on any given pay day, states the release.

     Payroll professionals play a key role in maintaining the economic health of residents by calculating accurate pay for all state employees: carrying out tax withholding, reporting, and depositing; and making sure proper amounts are forwarded for retired pay, health benefits, union dues, unemployment insurance, and other third-party payments.

     The payroll system modernization effort, which was successfully completed earlier this year, "was a tremendous accomplishment for the state," states the release. The payroll project was implemented by the Department of Accounting and General Services, in coordination with the Office of Enterprise Technology Services.
State payroll professionals join Gov. Ige for Payroll Week proclamation. Photo from governor's office

     Said Ige, "It is fitting that we celebrate and honor our state's payroll professionals who worked diligently to ensure a smooth transition from a 50-year-old, paper-based payroll system to a modern, accurate, efficient, and secure platform," said Ige.

     Comptroller Curt Otaguro said, "I congratulate our payroll professionals for being an important part of this significant milestone in Hawaiʻi's transformation. We will continue to support them as we proceed in our state's modernization journey. We applaud Gov. Ige's long term vision and commitment to modernizing the state's technology systems and providing employees with the tools necessary to do their jobs efficiently."

    Doug Murdock, Office of Enterprise Technology Services chief information officer, "I'd like to thank the payroll staff statewide for embracing the technology and change that this new system has brought to their jobs. It is because of their perseverance and persistence that employees across the state are benefiting from a modern payroll system."
     Payroll Week in Hawaiʻi runs in conjunction with National Payroll Week.


U.H. Regents Chair Ben Kudo
Photo from U.H. 
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MAUNA KEA IS SAID TO BE THE PIKO, or center, of Hawai‘i Island, wrote Ben Kudo, Chair of the University of Hawaiʻi Regents. In a message released today, the 181st birthday of Queen Liliʻuokalani, Kudo asked that Maunakea "be the center for all of us who call Hawaiʻi home."
     He called for the University to make a solution to the standoff over the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope become its top priority.
     Kudo acknowledged that "Nowhere in the world would you find such restraint, respect, and aloha on both sides. Many people are attacking protectors for blocking the road and others are attacking law enforcement for arresting kūpuna. I assert that what might be most important for Hawaiʻi is that each side did what they felt they needed to do, but they did it as respectfully as they could. That deserves to be recognized, celebrated, and sustained."
     The UH Regent urged: "Let us work to find what she (Liliʻuokalani) called 'the heavenly way.' Let us stop the attacks, mischaracterizations, mistruths, and move in a positive direction toward eliminating that line which divides us. Amongst the many voices, many at the university have been silent. For me, that changes today." See the complete letter.

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Maunakea is the subject of a new appeal from University of Hawaiʻi Regent Chair Ben Kudo and a song
from Hawaiian recording artists. Photo from University of Hawaiʻi
HAWAIIAN RECORDING ARTISTS released their music video about Maunakea today on ʻŌiwi TV. Called Kū Haʻaheo E Kuʻu Hawaiʻi, it is an anthem for those who aim to protect Mauankea from the development of the Thirty Meter Telescope. Over the last six weeks, the controversy has led to a large Protectors of Maunakea encampment near the entrance to the Mauna Kea Access Road. The road was regularly traveled by astronomers, visitors, and cultural practitioners going to the summit of the mountain, where a telescope campus has been operating for many decades. The Protectors oppose additional telescope development, saying the place is sacred.
     The song, composed by Hinaleimoana Wong, features some 40 singers, including Robert Cazimero, Amy Hanaialiʻi, Robi Kahakalau, Lehua Kalima, Natalie Ai Kamuʻu, Kealiʻi Reichel, Josh Tatofi, and Hōkū Zuttermeister.
     A statement from the singers says that Kū Haʻaheo will be included on a soon to be released album entitled Kūhaʻo Maunakea– a compilation featuring 18 new compositions, documenting the events and swell of Hawaiian community unity around aloha ʻāina associated with the Kū Kiaʻi Mauna movement. All income from the album will be donated to the Hawaiian Unity and Liberation Institute (HULI), which provides logistical support to the protectors on the frontline of Maunakea. Here is the song: facebook.com/OiwiTV/videos/2435376703411944.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Sept. 7, , HPA hosts Kaʻū
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Wed., Sept. 4, , Christian Liberty hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 6, , Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Tue., Sept. 10, , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha

Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:

Sat., Sept. 7, , @Kamehameha
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 3 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 4 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Sept. 3, Pāhala Community Center.

Wildlife Recovery and Restoration, Tuesday, Sept. 3, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Park Botanist Sierra McDaniel discusses recovery and restoration efforts after the Keahou Fire which ignited near HVNP and burned nearly 4,000 acres in 2018. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

Hula Voices with Kumu Hula Sammye Young, Wednesday, Sept. 4 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – , Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Sept. 5 – 1st Thursday monthly – , PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Women welcome to drop in. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org


Registration Open: Finger Puppet, Thursday, Sept. 5-10, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place, Wednesday, Sept. 11,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Mtg., Thursday, Sept. 5, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Sept. 5, Aspen Centerokaukakou.org


FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Stewardship at the Summit, Sept. 6, 14, 20, and 28, -Kīlauea Visitor Center. Volunteers remove invasive, non-native plants. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks, and water. Gloves/tools provided. Parental/guardian accompaniment or written consent required for those under 18. Free; park entrance fees apply. Paul and Jane Field, field@hawaii.edu, nps.gov/havo


SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Child Passenger Safety Event, Saturday, Sept. 7, -1p.m at Nāʻāehu Community Center. Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will be there to demonstrate proper car seat installation, selection, and usage. Seat Belt Fit tests will also be done on-site to demonstrate proper usage of booster seats. kipchawaii.orgsafercar.gov/parents

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Sept. 7 – 1st Saturday, monthly – -, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com


The Business of Art with Ira Ono - Full-Day Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 7, 9a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. $50/VAC member, $55/non-member. Bring personal art samples. See Ono's work at iraono.com. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Sounds at the Summit featuring Hawaiian Style Band, Saturday, Sept. 7, VolcanoArt Center. Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning band. Doors open  Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

‘Ohi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Sept. 8, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


8-Ball Tournament at Kīlauea Military Camp, Sunday, Sept. 8, tournament starts at , check-in starts at , KMC's Recreation Lodge, HVNP. $10 in advance. Pre-registration required, forms at lodge or 10-Pin Grill. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com 


Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Sept. 8 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527, volcanoartcenter.org


Volcano Winery's 6th Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 8,  Vineyard and winery tours, live local music, souvenir glasses, heavy pūpū. Tickets available online - $50/person 21+ (includes two glasses wine/beer), $25/person under 21. Proceeds benefit VolcanoSchool of Arts & Sciences. 967-7772, volcanowinery.com


MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Net Recovery Patrol, Saturday, Sept. 9. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Sept. 9 and 23, 1p.m., field trips - contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351


ONGOING
Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8 The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards; and a huge raffle.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Applications are Open for Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ōhinu, at Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church on Mondays and Wednesdays,  Limited space available. Pāhala and Miloli‘i Home Visits also available. Call 939-8573 for Nā‘ālehu, 929-8571 for Pāhala. pidfoundation.org

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.


     Tūtū & Me is also hiring full and part-time preschool teaching assistants in Ka‘ū. Minimum qualifications are: high school diploma; Early Childhood Education or related course work and/or experience working with children preferred; access to vehicle, valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and at least $100K in bodily collision per person and $25K in property damage liability insurance coverage.

     The position requires: good oral and written communication skills; ability to interact with caregivers and keiki in a helpful and professional manner, maintain confidentiality, analyze and problem solve, multi-task and prioritize; lifting, loading, and carrying up to 40 pounds on a daily basis; ability to sit and work on floor, and kneel and bend.

     Successful applicants will: exhibit courteous and professional demeanor; possess strong interpersonal skills; work well with other team members and perform other duties as assigned, which may include using computer and other office equipment, cell phone, and hand truck.

     Tūtū & Me offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package including  medical, dental, drug, and vision: Flexible Spending Plan: 403b Retirement Plan: vacation and sick time; 14 paid holidays; and more.

     For more info visit pidfoundation.org/about/careers. E-mail resume and application with cover letter to HR@pidfoundation.org or fax to 808-440-6619.


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Kaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, September 3, 2019

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ʻAlalā in the enclosure can get to know ʻAlalā that have already been released, before being released themselves. 
A third group of the endangered Hawaiian crows was recently released. Another group is scheduled for release 
this month. See story, below. Photo by Lainie Berry, Division of Forestry and Wildlife
A PEACEFUL WAY FORWARD for the Thirty Meter Telescope project and those who oppose it is the goal of Gov. David Ige, according to an interview in the governor's September Capitol Connection newsletter.

     Ige said that "recent polls" show that the "majority of people in the islands support" TMT " for the benefits it can provide the state and the world." He said ten years of "legal review and thousands of pages of documents and testimony from all sides" have determined the project "has the right to proceed, and as governor I’m obligated to enforce the law."

     Ige said TMT planners "listened to community, cultural, and environmental concerns and made changes where needed. This included relocating the telescope from the summit ridge and contributing to conservation of the area as well as STEM education."

     He said he wants to "work with protest leaders and others to come to a reasonable resolution that ensures safety and respects the law. We can achieve a better future for everyone when we work together."



Along the Kaʻū Coast, supporters of the Protectors of Maunakea make camp. Photo by Julia Neal
     Ige's major concern, he said, is that if activists say there's no compromise, then "it leaves the state with few options. We will enforce the law while making people aware of the facts that have been part of this decade-long legal process." He wrote that he is concerned over "misinformation" being circulated.

     Ige made a 10-point plan in 2015, which proposed "major improvements" for Maunakea stewardship. He said the plan includes "43 special conditions related to the environment, education, cultural practices, and jobs for the TMT to be implemented. The university has been listening to concerns and has committed to taking down several existing telescopes. The fact is, even with the TMT, there will be less development on Mauna Kea than currently exists."

     When asked for his response to Mayor Harry Kim's comment, that "For us to go forward, we have to understand the whole issue of discontent, dating back to 1893" (when Queen Lili‘uokalani abdicated the throne), Ige said. "I would be the first to say that we have much more work to do to right the wrongs of the past. But we shouldn't discount the progress we've made as a community – decisive, corrective action to improve the lives of Native Hawaiians – ranging from the public Hawaiian immersion programs to the creation of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and record-high funding for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.
     "One of the protest leaders noted that I worked with Governor Waiheʻe to establish the first Hawaiian immersion programs on O‘ahu and Hawai‘i island in 1987. It was clear to me then that saving the language was fundamental to saving the culture. I thought, if our citizens could be fluent in Hawaiian and English, that would be the best of all worlds. Yes, some of those citizens are on the mauna now, but I still believe we can support both the Hawaiian culture and projects like the TMT."


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Sen. Brian Schatz is looking for high school students from all over the state, to be remote-connected interns.
Photo from Schatz's office
AN ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM under Sen. Brian Schatz is open to applicants through on Sunday, Sept. 8. The program provides a hands-on learning opportunity with the U.S. Senate. It aencourages students to be leaders and advocates in their schools and communities. Each year's activities are adjusted to reflect the interests of selected students. Previous classes have conducted peer surveys and a student-focused town hall meeting with Schatz, tracked federal legislation's impacts on their communities, and taught interns to propose propose that the legislator take action on issues important to them.

     Interns are selected based on their involvement in their community – jobs, activities, and responsibilities – and diversity of interests and life experiences. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and have personal access to email.
     This is not an office position. The program uses online communication tools and methods, so students from all islands are encouraged to apply. Strong preference is given to students in their last year of high school. Apply at schatz.senate.gov/services/internships.


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THE GALIMBA'S, A KAʻŪ RANCHING FAMILY, will host the livestock tent at the 23rd Taste of the Hawaiian Range event in the Old Kahilu Town Hall (Mana Christian ʻOhana) and YMCA Minuke Ole Park in Waimea on Saturday, Sept. 7,  Macadamia from Kaʻū will also be represented.

     The island's largest agricultural showcase offers family-friendly daytime activities, including fun and educational presentations at the YMCA Minuke Ole Park behind Parker Ranch Center. The ticketed evening Taste gala is 
     The Taste Agriculture Festival, , offers livestock displays, an interactive Keiki Farm Hands Tent sponsored by the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau, educational exhibits and scheduled presentations, hands-on agricultural-themed activities and games, local product sampling and sales, food trucks, and beverages.

     Agricultural and culinary-themed presentations start at  Topics include mushroom cultivation, tree grafting, home food preservation, and hydroponics.
     The 2019 installment of Cooking Pasture-Raised Beef 101 is  in the classrooms behind the Old Kahilu Town Hall, adjacent to Minuke Ole Park. This year's Cooking 101 is presented by Chef Jacqueline Lau, culinary specialist for HFM FoodService, a Sysco Company. Lau, who grew up on a ranch in Northern California, will demonstrate how to prepare beef tongue, lengua in Spanish.

     The evening Taste Gala offers culinary stations preparing pasture-raised meats and local produce, inside and out of the Old Kahilu Town Hall. Culinary participants include Annie's Island Fresh Burgers, Daylight Mind Coffee Company, Fairmont Orchid's Brown's Beach House, Four Season Resort's Hualalai Grille, Ippy's Hawaiian BBQ, Laulima Food Patch, Mai Grille, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, Merriman's, Red Water Café, Royal Kona Resort, Roy's Waikoloa Bar & Grill, Sam Choy's Kai Lanai, Village Burger/Noodle Club, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort, plus Hawaiʻi Community College of both Hilo and Palamanui. Gala tickets are $50 online, at Parker Ranch Store, and during the Taste Ag Fest; they will sell for $60 at the door if available as attendance is limited to 500.
     Taste of the Hawaiian Range and Agriculture Festival provides a venue for sustainable agricultural education, plus encouragement and support of locally produced ag products. The quality and growth of this event are rooted in business participation, sponsorship, and in-kind donations. This year's supporters include: Kaʻū's Kuahiwi Ranch, Ace Hardware and Crafts in Waimea, Adaptations, Ahualoa Hog Farm, Asagi Hatchery, Double D Ranch Hawaiʻi, HFM FoodService, a Sysco Company; Hawaiian Hogs, Hawaiʻi Beef Producers, Hawaiʻi Cattlemen's Association, Hawaiʻi Cattlemen's Council, Hawaiʻi Community College Agriculture Program, HCC Culinary Programs of East and West Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi County 4-H Livestock Association, Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau, Hawaiʻi Farm & Food Magazine, Hawaiʻi Ulu Copperative, Hirabara Farms, Island of Hawaiʻi YMCA, KK Ranch, Kamehameha Schools Land Assets Division, Palani Ranch, Paniolo Cattle Company, Parker Ranch Center, PepsiCo, Ponoholo Ranch, and University of Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources at Mānoa.
     For tickets, more info, and the full list of activities and presentations, visit tasteofthehawaiianrange.com or phone 808-969-8258. Stay connected via Facebook at TasteoftheHawaiianRange and at @TasteHI on Twitter and Instagram.

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THE ʻALALĀ PROJECT RELEASED A THIRD COHORT of the endangered Hawaiian crows into the wild in late August. The ongoing reintroduction efforts of ʻAlalā are further supported by another release, scheduled for early September. The birds are released into Puʻu Makaʻala Natural Area Reserve.
     Milestones for the project include the survival of most of the released birds, and the formation of breeding pairs and construction of the first wild nests in almost 20 years.
ʻAlalā in the wild. Photo from San Diego Zoo Global

     The ʻAlalā Project field team has processed some "difficult challenges during their reintroduction efforts. Mele, a male from the 2017 cohort, was recently found dead, with wounds suggesting he was depredated by an ʻIo. Another 2017 cohort male, Kalokomaikaʻi, has been receiving care at the Keauhou Bird Conservation Center after having some minor injuries in the wild. He is scheduled to be re-released later this month, along with the 2019 cohort. A 2017 cohort female, ʻAwa, has not been located for the past month, after her transmitter stopped emitting a signal.
     States the group's Facebook page: "While these recent events can be challenging, the potential for loss in reintroductions is a reality, and the reasons for loss are often part of the ecosystem as well. We appreciate all of the support that our followers have shown throughout the reintroduction efforts. We are all working together to strengthen the community and provide ʻAlalā with the resources they need to thrive again in their forest homes... It is important to learn as much information from these situations for use in guiding ongoing and future release efforts to make them more successful. The road to species recovery is challenging and it can take many years for the species to establish."
     The ʻAlalā Project site states that the crows "are considered a keystone species." This is a species on which other species in an ecosystem depend on for things such as food, shelter, or help spreading their seeds. "If these types of species are removed, the ecosystem would change drastically. Another important keystone species in Hawaiʻi is ʻōhiʻa lehua, Metrosideros polymorpha. ʻŌhiʻa is often considered one of the most important native Hawaiian trees. These trees can be found from sea level up to 9,000 feet in elevation and are often one of the first plants to grow on fresh lava substrate. ʻŌhiʻa forests make up part of the natural habitat for the ʻAlalā. They help to provide shelter from predators as well as a food source for the birds."

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Sept. 7, , HPA hosts Kaʻū
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Wed., Sept. 4, , Christian Liberty hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 6, , Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Tue., Sept. 10, , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha

Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:

Sat., Sept. 7, , @Kamehameha
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4

Hula Voices with Kumu Hula Sammye Young, Wednesday, Sept. 4 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – , Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Sept. 5 – 1st Thursday monthly – , PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Women welcome to drop in. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org


Registration Open: Finger Puppet, Thursday, Sept. 5-10, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place, Wednesday, Sept. 11,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Mtg., Thursday, Sept. 5, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Sept. 5, Aspen Centerokaukakou.org


FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Stewardship at the Summit, Sept. 6, 14, 20, and 28, -Kīlauea Visitor Center. Volunteers remove invasive, non-native plants. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks, and water. Gloves/tools provided. Parental/guardian accompaniment or written consent required for those under 18. Free; park entrance fees apply. Paul and Jane Field, field@hawaii.edu, nps.gov/havo


SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Child Passenger Safety Event, Saturday, Sept. 7, -1p.m at Nāʻāehu Community Center. Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will be there to demonstrate proper car seat installation, selection, and usage. Seat Belt Fit tests will also be done on-site to demonstrate proper usage of booster seats. kipchawaii.orgsafercar.gov/parents

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Sept. 7 – 1st Saturday, monthly – -, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com


The Business of Art with Ira Ono - Full-Day Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 7, 9a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. $50/VAC member, $55/non-member. Bring personal art samples. See Ono's work at iraono.com. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Sounds at the Summit featuring Hawaiian Style Band, Saturday, Sept. 7, VolcanoArt Center. Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning band. Doors open  Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

‘Ohi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Sept. 8, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


8-Ball Tournament at Kīlauea Military Camp, Sunday, Sept. 8, tournament starts at , check-in starts at , KMC's Recreation Lodge, HVNP. $10 in advance. Pre-registration required, forms at lodge or 10-Pin Grill. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com 


Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Sept. 8 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527, volcanoartcenter.org


Volcano Winery's 6th Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 8,  Vineyard and winery tours, live local music, souvenir glasses, heavy pūpū. Tickets available online - $50/person 21+ (includes two glasses wine/beer), $25/person under 21. Proceeds benefit VolcanoSchool of Arts & Sciences. 967-7772, volcanowinery.com


MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Net Recovery Patrol, Saturday, Sept. 9. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Sept. 9 and 23, 1p.m., field trips - contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351


TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Public Access Room in Ocean View, Tuesday, Sept. 10,  to Ocean View Community Center. Free session helps residents understand the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics at the Capitol. Residents can also learn how to effectively navigate the legislature's website to find pertinent information. See lrbhawaii.org/parpar@capitol.hawaii.gov; or toll free, 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478.

Free Flu Shot Clinic, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Long's Drugs Pāhala.

Hawaiian Cultural Artifacts in the 21st Century, Tuesday, Sept. 10, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Guests welcome to see and touch artifacts during presentation by Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā and Rick LaMontange. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

ONGOING
Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8 The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards; and a huge raffle.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Applications are Open for Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ōhinu, at Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church on Mondays and Wednesdays,  Limited space available. Pāhala and Miloli‘i Home Visits also available. Call 939-8573 for Nā‘ālehu, 929-8571 for Pāhala. pidfoundation.org
     Tūtū & Me is also hiring full and part-time preschool teaching assistants in Ka‘ū. Minimum qualifications are: high school diploma; Early Childhood Education or related course work and/or experience working with children preferred; access to vehicle, valid driver’s license, safe driving record, and at least $100K in bodily collision per person and $25K in property damage liability insurance coverage.

     The position requires: good oral and written communication skills; ability to interact with caregivers and keiki in a helpful and professional manner, maintain confidentiality, analyze and problem solve, multi-task and prioritize; lifting, loading, and carrying up to 40 pounds on a daily basis; ability to sit and work on floor, and kneel and bend.

     Successful applicants will: exhibit courteous and professional demeanor; possess strong interpersonal skills; work well with other team members and perform other duties as assigned, which may include using computer and other office equipment, cell phone, and hand truck.

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Wednesday, September 4, 2019

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Youth interact with one another at the new Ocean View Boys & Girls Club Big Island program at Ocean View
Community Center. See story, below. Photo from BGCBI
MILITARY FUNDS SLATED FOR HAWAI`I, TOTALING $32 MILLION, would be diverted to build a $3.6 billion southern border wall on the mainland, under Pres. Donald Trump's plan. Sen. Mazie Hirono stated today that the Department of Defense informed her that $26.5 million for security improvements to Mokapu Gate at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi and $5.5 million for a Consolidated Training Facility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam will be removed from the federal budget.
     Hirono's response: "It is now clear to all of us that Donald Trump and his complicit allies in Congress will sacrifice projects crucial for military readiness in order to appease his base and build his vanity wall. The Trump administration's cuts to military construction projects for service members in Hawaiʻi include a critical repair to the Marine Corps Base Hawaii perimeter and improvements to an Air Force training facility that is necessary to maintain readiness.
Youth are transported from Nāʻālehu Elementary by bus to
Ocean View Community Center. Photo from BGCBI
     "Our men and women in uniform took an oath to put their lives on the line in service to our country. The least they deserve in return is a commitment to provide the resources they need to fulfill their duty, and I will continue to fight to see this funding restored."


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FIRST DAY OF BOYS & GIRLS CLUB AT OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER on Tuesday drew 22 registrations for youth from the area. Chad Cabral, CEO of Boys & Girls Club Big Island, said the program can accommodate up to 40. .
     The program is free and runs after school to 5:30 p.m.
     Cabral said the first day was "amazing, everything went so well." He said his "heart was full," seeing the program at the OV Community Center "come to fruition."
A special area to do homework for the youth at Ocean 
View Boys & Girls Club. Photo from BGCBI
     He pointed to the bus ride to the center from Nāʻālehu Elementary School. The "kids were excited and grateful to be there, the staff preformed amazingly, and the facilities kept our youth safe and protected well into the evening."
Cabral said quiet study space for homework was set aside, the youth received snacks, and played and engaged with each other. He said every Ocean View child "got home safe with a shuttle ride straight to their residence.
     "Throughout today's program I kept reflecting on how important this is for them and for Ocean View. We are keeping these kids safe and off the streets, and showing them the support, love, and attention needed for them to thrive. This could not happen without all of you."
     The new program is organized by state Department of Education, Nāʻālehu Elementary School, and Ocean View Community Association.

     The leaders of the program are: Ocean View Program Coordinator Natasha Hu, of Nāʻālehu; Ocean View Youth Development Specialist Sash Hu of Nāʻālehu; and Ocean View Youth Development Specialist Garrett Greedy, of Ocean View.
All lined up and ready to go at Boys & Girls
Club, Ocean View. Photo from BGCBI
     To sign up Ocean View children, or donate to the program, see bgcbi.org. Contact info@bgcbi.org or call 808-961-5536. BGCBI also serves Pāhala, Nāʻālehu, and other Hawaiʻi Island communities.


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AN ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AT NĀʻĀLEHU ELEMENTARY School invites families of students this Friday, Sept. 6. Classrooms will be open for visitation on the following schedule: , Pre-school, Kindergarten, and first grade; , fourth through sixth grade; and , second and third grade. Parent activities and refreshments will be available from to in room 35, located in the new building. Visitors should check in at the school office upon arrival.


     In other news, Nāʻālehu Elementary's student picture day will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 17. The school-sponsored Family Reading Night, which includes stories and fun activities, will run from to on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at Nāʻālehu Elementary library, and at OceanViewCommunity Centeron Thursday, Sept. 19, also from to For questions or more information, contact the school office at 313-4000.


Connect Four, a strategizing game, one of many activities
available to the youth at Ocean View Boys & Girls Club.
Photo from BGCBI
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"BE A CHAMPION FOR NATIONAL WILDLIFE DAY," urged state Sen. Kai Kahele today. He said that recent changes to Department of Interior regulations "significantly scale back the Endangered Species Act and limit protections for our nation's most endangered animals."
     He said Hawaiʻi is the endangered species capitol of the world, and "needs someone in Washington who understands and has fought for strong environmental protections. Over 25% of the species found on the United States' endangered species list are endemic to Hawaiʻi. Therefore, the current rollbacks can have a particularly devastating impact to Hawaiʻi's fragile ecosystem."

     Kahele said National Wildlife Day brings awareness to endangered wildlife across the globe and the efforts of those who "do the tireless work of protecting endangered animals and ensuring their survival for future generations.

Circle time at Boys & Girls Club, Ocean View. Photo from BGCBI
     "Three years ago, I proudly supported Senate Bill 2647, a measure that targeted the illegal wildlife trade in Hawaiʻi. In the months leading up to the IUCN World Conservation Congress, it was critical to highlight Hawaiʻi's leadership in conservation. Upon passage, Act 125 became the nation's broadest wildlife trafficking ban, a distinction that remains in place today.
     "Together, we can work to leave future generations a resilient planet - rich in biodiversity - but I need your help," said Kahele, asking for a donation to his campaign fund. He is running for Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's seat.

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Tropical depression Twelve-E is expected to miss the
islands, but surf might be affected. NOAA image
HURRICANE JULIETTE IS WEAKENED TO 90 MPH, according to the 8 p.m. report from the National Hurricane Center. Juliette is spinning southwest of Baja California, heading northwest. However, Juliette is predicted to weaken to a tropical storm Thursday night or Friday morning. Juliette is still more than 2,400 miles from Hawaiʻi.

TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWELVE-E is forecast to miss the Hawaiian Islands by a wide margin. The storm is more than 1,000 miles southeast of South Point, with 30 mph winds,  traveling northwest at about 7 miles per hour. CentralPacificHurricaneCenterreports that Twelve-E has a "poorly defined center" but my turn into a tropical storm by Friday.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Sept. 7, , HPA hosts Kaʻū
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Fri., Sept. 6, , Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha
Tue., Sept. 10, , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha

Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:

Sat., Sept. 7, , @Kamehameha
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Sept. 5 – 1st Thursday monthly – , PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Women welcome to drop in. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org


Registration Open: Finger Puppet, Thursday, Sept. 5-10, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place, Wednesday, Sept. 11,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Mtg., Thursday, Sept. 5, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Sept. 5, Aspen Centerokaukakou.org


FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Stewardship at the Summit, Sept. 6, 14, 20, and 28, -Kīlauea Visitor Center. Volunteers remove invasive, non-native plants. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks, and water. Gloves/tools provided. Parental/guardian accompaniment or written consent required for those under 18. Free; park entrance fees apply. Paul and Jane Field, field@hawaii.edu, nps.gov/havo


SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Child Passenger Safety Event, Saturday, Sept. 7, -1p.m at Nāʻāehu Community Center. Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will be there to demonstrate proper car seat installation, selection, and usage. Seat Belt Fit tests will also be done on-site to demonstrate proper usage of booster seats. kipchawaii.orgsafercar.gov/parents

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Sept. 7 – 1st Saturday, monthly – -, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com


The Business of Art with Ira Ono - Full-Day Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 7, 9a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. $50/VAC member, $55/non-member. Bring personal art samples. See Ono's work at iraono.com. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Sounds at the Summit featuring Hawaiian Style Band, Saturday, Sept. 7, VolcanoArt Center. Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning band. Doors open  Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

‘Ohi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Sept. 8, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


8-Ball Tournament at Kīlauea Military Camp, Sunday, Sept. 8, tournament starts at , check-in starts at , KMC's Recreation Lodge, HVNP. $10 in advance. Pre-registration required, forms at lodge or 10-Pin Grill. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com 


Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Sept. 8 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527, volcanoartcenter.org


Volcano Winery's 6th Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 8,  Vineyard and winery tours, live local music, souvenir glasses, heavy pūpū. Tickets available online - $50/person 21+ (includes two glasses wine/beer), $25/person under 21. Proceeds benefit VolcanoSchool of Arts & Sciences. 967-7772, volcanowinery.com


MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Net Recovery Patrol, Saturday, Sept. 9. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Sept. 9 and 23, 1p.m., field trips - contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351


TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Public Access Room in Ocean View, Tuesday, Sept. 10,  to Ocean View Community Center. Free session helps residents understand the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics at the Capitol. Residents can also learn how to effectively navigate the legislature's website to find pertinent information. See lrbhawaii.org/parpar@capitol.hawaii.gov; or toll free, 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478.

Free Flu Shot Clinic, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Long's Drugs Pāhala.

Hawaiian Cultural Artifacts in the 21st Century, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Guests welcome to see and touch artifacts during presentation by Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā and Rick LaMontange. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


ONGOING
Applications are Open for the Online High School Internship Program under Sen. Brian Schatz through on Sunday, Sept. 8. The program provides a hands-on learning opportunity about the U.S. Senate. It also encourages students to be leaders and advocates in their schools and communities. Interns are selected based on their involvement in their community – jobs, activities, and responsibilities – and diversity of interests and life experiences. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and have personal access to email.

     This is not an office position. The program uses online communication tools and methods, so students from all islands are encouraged to apply. Strong preference is given to students in their last year of high school. Apply at schatz.senate.gov/services/internships.

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8 The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards; and a huge raffle.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, September 5, 2019

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Kaʻū Coffee farmers are seeking pickers for this season, saying the crop is expected to be "full blast," with
twice as much as last year. These candidates for Miss Kaʻū Coffee, years ago, tried out picking as they
learned details of the industry. Photo by Nalani Parlin
KAʻŪ COFFEE GROWERS COOPERATIVE members are looking for people to work as pickers to help with a huge crop this Fall. Co-op President Gloria Camba said the farmers are expecting this year's crop to be "full blast," with "heavy, heavy picking." There may be twice as much coffee as last year, when the harvest followed a volcanic eruption. Camba said there has been much more rain this year and the crop is so abundant that farmers are looking for people to try out coffee picking. Some of the best coffee pickers are making three hundred dollars a day and more.
     To contact the Kaʻū Coffee Growers Cooperative for picking jobs, call Camba at 928-8558. Also hiring pickers are Kaʻū Coffee Mill at 928-0550 and other individual farmers in Kaʻū.
     Last Saturday, Kaʻū Coffee Growers Co-op elected its board and officers. Camba continues as President. Vice President is Willie Tabios. Secretary is Deborah Dickerson. Treasurer is Karen Dusenbery. Directors are Myles Mayne, Leo Norberte, and Lorie Obra.
     The annual meeting was held at Punaluʻu Beach following the blessing of the installation of two water tanks for the farms at Cloud Rest and Pear Tree. The tanks were donated by coffee buyer Starbucks, coffee broker Kaʻū Local Products, and coffee farms land owner Kaʻū Mahi, said Camba. Entertainment was by Chase Cabudol and Friends.

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A NAVAL RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS PROGRAM at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa is approved by the Secretary of the Navy, after years of advocacy by Hawaiʻi's congressional delegation. Sen. Mazie Hirono, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower, and Sen. Brian Schatz, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, made the announcement.

     Hirono asked for a Naval ROTC program at UH in 2015 letters to then-Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus and then-Chief of Naval Operations Admiral John Richardson. The Senators continued their advocacy following the change in administrations, raising the issue with senior Navy leaders.

     Said Hirono, the program "underscores the Navy's commitment to the Indo-Pacific region and represents a tangible step toward increasing the diversity of its officer corps. I want to thank Secretary Spencer for his support in approving this request, and will continue to work with leaders like him to deepen the Navy's commitment to Hawaiʻi and the Indo-Pacific region."

     Said Schatz, "This new ROTC program at UH will give more Hawaiʻi students a chance at earning scholarships and gaining an education, while helping the Navy strengthen its diversity to make sure its sailors and Marines better reflect the American public and our values in Hawaiʻi. I thank Secretary Spencer for his partnership and his recommitment to the Navy's longstanding relationship with Hawaiʻi."
     UH President David Lassner said, "We are grateful and proud that the Navy has selected UH Mānoa to host a new NROTC unit. We are already the home of exceptionally successful Army and Air Force ROTC units, and the establishment of a Navy ROTC unit will provide scholarship opportunities that enable more Hawaiʻi students to attend college affordably and serve their country. Our thanks to Senator Hirono, Senator Schatz, and our entire Congressional delegation for their sustained support."


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ASPEN INSTITUTE, which formerly operated a venue in Kaʻū, released a statement about last Monday's 125th annual Labor Day celebration as an official federal holiday, reviewing the accomplishments of labor movement forbearers:
     These working women and men of extraordinary determination and courage waged the battles that secured rights and working conditions we often take for granted today, such as an eight-hour workday, dramatic improvements in workplace safety, an end to child labor, retirement and other employment benefits, and, of course, weekends.

     More recently, however, participation in labor organizations and the labor movement has been on the decline. The upshot? Researchers at The Hamilton Project, a policy group at The Brookings Institution, conclude that the dramatic drop in US private-sector union density, which fell from 24.2 percent in 1973 to 6.4 percent today, reduced American workers' bargaining power and contributed to growing economic inequality.

     For most U.S. workers, working hard and playing by the rules has yielded limited and declining returns over the past several decades. According to research by Raj Chetty, the chances of a child earning more than their parents dropped from 90 percent in the post-World War II era to only 50 percent by the 1980s. And this troublesome trend of economic immobility continues. Millennials, despite being better educated than previous generations, have lower earnings and less wealth than their predecessors did at the same age.

     The U.S. unemployment rate is remarkably low, but today, roughly one in four working adults earns a wage that, even with full-time, year-round work, won't lift a small family out of poverty. There is too much month and not enough paycheck for millions of households. Working people struggle with basic costs – housing, healthcare, child care, transportation – leaving little to cover the ever-escalating cost of higher education for oneself or one's children.

     Limited opportunity and systemic bias continue to disproportionately burden women and people of color. The gender pay gap has slightly narrowed. But women still earn only 80 percent of what men earn, and the pay gap widens at higher education levels. Black unemployment is generally twice that of white unemployment – and that holds true even when accounting for education level – and the typical black family has just 10 percent of the wealth of the typical white family.

     Data suggest the trend of too few good jobs and too many poorly paying jobs may continue and possibly intensify. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data on median occupational wages, combined with some information from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, show in the graphic below that by 2026, an estimated 39 percent of projected employment will be in jobs where median earnings are insufficient to support a small family.

     But this picture is just a projection based on current trends, which means that it can be changed. Work, after all, is a human endeavor, shaped by laws people choose to enact, business decisions people make, individual actions people choose to take, and values society shares.

Future jobs projections. Chart from Aspen Institute
     To change our current trajectory, however, we need a range of ideas and actors to work together toward a common goal of good jobs. And there has been good news on this front recently. The Business Roundtable released an updated statement on the purpose of the corporation. Central to the group's new commitment is the recognition that businesses have multiple stakeholders to serve, including employees. Meanwhile, the CEO of insurance giant Allstate, writing recently in The New York Times, called on fellow corporate leaders to focus on creating good-paying jobs. This shift in business perspective is critical, as good jobs are hard to come by when companies don't recognize their employees as important and worthy stakeholders.

     But we can't rely on business alone. Policymakers at all levels should consider ways in which they could reduce the cost of living for working people, as well as how they could support working people with updated labor market regulations that protect workers' interests. The cost and quality of essential services such as healthcare, transportation, child care, housing, and education are greatly influenced by the decisions of policymakers. These are all major and often challenging expense items for working individuals and their families. Child care, for example, constitutes 19.8 percent of expenditures for a family in the calculation of a living wage in the model used in the graphic above. Reducing this cost or other expenses for working people lessens the need for businesses to rapidly raise wages, something that can be especially challenging for smaller businesses.

     Education institutions and civic organizations also play a critical role in helping people prepare for and connect to work. Worker advocacy and labor organizations can play a vital role both through collective bargaining and by providing a communication channel for workers to receive and share information with company leadership. Such a channel can provide workers the opportunity to offer insight into how to improve work processes and productivity and gain meaningful recognition for their contributions.

     The future of work is today’s hot topic. What will we do to ensure that the next 125 years of labor history gives more Americans a fighting chance at the economic mobility we all deserve?

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CONGRESS IS ASKING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT APP DEVELOPERS to submit their work. The nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge requests applications "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." Rep. Tulsi Gabbard will accept entries for Hawaiʻi.
     Officially launched by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2015, this nationwide effort allows students to compete against their peers by creating an app for desktop computer, tablet, mobile, raspberry Pi, or other devices. The Challenge accepts any programming language, such as C, C++, Java, JavaScript, Python, Ruby, or "block code."

     Students of all skill levels are encouraged to participate and learn how to create their own apps. Winners will be selected by panels of judges, drawn from the community in Hawaiʻi, and honored by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Their apps are eligible to be featured on display in the U.S. Capitol building, on house.gov, and CongressionalAppChallenge.us.

     The Challenge's submission portal is open through Nov. 1. The competition is open to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of coding experience.
     Said Gabbard, "The United States may be short as many as one million coders by 2020. The Congressional App Competition is an opportunity for Hawaiʻi's students to showcase their talents and creativity, while exploring opportunities for success in America's rapidly changing, technology-driven, 21st century economy."

Tropical Storm Akoni is forecast to miss the islands. NOAA image
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TROPICAL STORM AKONI, formerly Tropical Depression Twelve-E, is the first named storm to form in the Central Pacific this season - meaning it received a Hawaiian name.
     The storm is over 800 miles southeast of the islands. There are no weather advisories. The storm is expected to pass south of Hawaiʻi sometime next week. Winds are not forecast to have any effects on Kaʻū, but passing storms can cause storm surge even from hundreds of miles away.
     Hurricane Juliette is still over 2,000 miles southeast, and is expected to dwindle away before nearing Hawaiʻi enough to have effect.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Sept. 7, , HPA hosts Kaʻū
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Fri., Sept. 6, , Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha
Tue., Sept. 10, , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha

Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:

Sat., Sept. 7, , @Kamehameha
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6

Stewardship at the Summit, Sept. 6, 14, 20, and 28, -Kīlauea Visitor Center. Volunteers remove invasive, non-native plants. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks, and water. Gloves/tools provided. Parental/guardian accompaniment or written consent required for those under 18. Free; park entrance fees apply. Paul and Jane Field, field@hawaii.edu, nps.gov/havo


SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Child Passenger Safety Event, Saturday, Sept. 7, -1p.m at Nāʻāehu Community Center. Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will be there to demonstrate proper car seat installation, selection, and usage. Seat Belt Fit tests will also be done on-site to demonstrate proper usage of booster seats. kipchawaii.orgsafercar.gov/parents

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Sept. 7 – 1st Saturday, monthly – -, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com


The Business of Art with Ira Ono - Full-Day Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 7, 9a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. $50/VAC member, $55/non-member. Bring personal art samples. See Ono's work at iraono.com. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Sounds at the Summit featuring Hawaiian Style Band, Saturday, Sept. 7, VolcanoArt Center. Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning band. Doors open  Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

‘Ohi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Sept. 8, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


8-Ball Tournament at Kīlauea Military Camp, Sunday, Sept. 8, tournament starts at , check-in starts at , KMC's Recreation Lodge, HVNP. $10 in advance. Pre-registration required, forms at lodge or 10-Pin Grill. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com 


Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Sept. 8 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527, volcanoartcenter.org


Volcano Winery's 6th Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 8,  Vineyard and winery tours, live local music, souvenir glasses, heavy pūpū. Tickets available online - $50/person 21+ (includes two glasses wine/beer), $25/person under 21. Proceeds benefit VolcanoSchool of Arts & Sciences. 967-7772, volcanowinery.com


MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Net Recovery Patrol, Saturday, Sept. 9. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Sept. 9 and 23, 1p.m., field trips - contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351


TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Public Access Room in Ocean View, Tuesday, Sept. 10,  to Ocean View Community Center. Free session helps residents understand the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics at the Capitol. Residents can also learn how to effectively navigate the legislature's website to find pertinent information. See lrbhawaii.org/parpar@capitol.hawaii.gov; or toll free, 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478.

Free Flu Shot Clinic, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Long's Drugs Pāhala.

Hawaiian Cultural Artifacts in the 21st Century, Tuesday, Sept. 10, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Guests welcome to see and touch artifacts during presentation by Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā and Rick LaMontange. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Ho‘oponopono Demonstration, Wednesday, Sept. 11, -Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Aunty Mahealani Kuamo‘o-Henry and friends journey through the teachings of Ho‘opono Pono Ke Ala. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Registration Open: Coffee Filter Art, Thursday, Sept. 12-17, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Sept. 18,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Sept. 12, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197


ONGOING
Applications are Open for the Online High School Internship Program under Sen. Brian Schatz through  on Sunday, Sept. 8. The program provides a hands-on learning opportunity about the U.S. Senate. It also encourages students to be leaders and advocates in their schools and communities. Interns are selected based on their involvement in their community – jobs, activities, and responsibilities – and diversity of interests and life experiences. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and have personal access to email.

     This is not an office position. The program uses online communication tools and methods, so students from all islands are encouraged to apply. Strong preference is given to students in their last year of high school. Apply at schatz.senate.gov/services/internships.

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8 The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards; and a huge raffle.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Friday, September 6, 2019

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Stewardship proposals for Kaʻū lands come up before PONC on Monday. Lands include Kāwā and nearby parcels.
See story below. Map from Hawaiʻi County


KAPELA SAYS SHE'LL RUN AGAINST CREAGAN. Jeanné Kapela, Miss Hawaiʻi 2015, is running again for the state House of Representatives District 5 seat held by Rep. Richard Creagan.

     Kapela, who turned 25 on Tuesday, lost to Creagan in a three-day primary election to represent the sprawling district, which runs from North and South Kona to West Ka‘ū. Raised on a small coffee farm in Captain Cook, she graduated from Konawaena High School in 2012.

     "Our community deserves leadership with aloha," Kapela said in a statement. "Two years ago, my campaign started a movement to bring hope to those who need it most. Today, faced with a soaring cost of living, crumbling schools, and climate change, that movement is more urgent than ever."

Rep. Richard Creagan
Jeanné Kapela
      Kapela serves as executive director of UNITE Hawaiʻi, operations coordinator for the Kona Historical Society, director of the Miss Kona Coffee scholarship pageant, and is a member of the Kona Coffee Farmers Association Board of Directors.

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REAL IDS FOR MICRONESIANS, MARSHALESE, AND PALAUANS will be more accessible, according to Sen. Mazie Hirono's office. Efforts headed by Hirono and Rep. Don Young (R-Alaska) led to the Department of Homeland Security announcing it would "remove unnecessary barriers placed on citizens of the Freely Associated States seeking to secure REAL ID Act-compliant identification," according to a statement from the senators.

     Hirono's office states this announcement reverses guidance previously released by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services that required FAS citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau residing in the U.S. to present a visa or Employment Authorization Document in order to receive a REAL ID Act-compliant driver's license. Under decades-old treaties with the U.S.– known as the Compacts of Free Association – FAS citizens are able to live and work in the U.S. indefinitely as non-immigrants without having to obtain a visa or an EAD card. The requirement for FAS citizens to suddenly obtain an EAD to renew their driver's licenses put many at risk of losing their employment, given the delay and burden of applying for and receiving an EAD.
     FAS citizens residing in the U.S.were only able to receive temporary driver's licenses and state identification cards, forcing them to renew annually. This often meant that FAS citizens were excluded from employment, housing, transportation, schools, and other opportunities afforded to non-immigrants. Hirono, states the release, worked to advance the REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act of 2018 that unanimously passed the U.S. Senate and was signed into law. The intent of this legislation was to ensure that FAS citizens in the U.S. could receive full-term REAL ID Act-compliant identification documents without a visa or EAD.

     In October 2020, REAL ID Act-compliant identification or other acceptable forms of identification will be required for every person accessing federal facilities and traveling domestically on a commercial airline.

      Said Hirono, "Since the administration first announced the decision to require visas or EADs for FAS citizens, I've heard directly from employers, grassroots organizations, county and state agencies, and FAS citizens living and working in Hawaiʻi, about the significant and unnecessary financial hardships that this community faced in obtaining the identification they need and are legally entitled to possess. This announcement was welcome news for thousands of FAS citizens living in communities across our country, and I want to thank the bipartisan group of my colleagues for joining the effort to ensure we meet our special obligations under the Compacts of Free Association, which recognize the important national security partnership between the United States and the Freely Associated States.

     Said Young, "While FAS citizens lawfully reside and work in the United States, they have been subject to a host of barriers when trying to acquire a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or identification card. I have been engaged in correcting this issue legislatively for some time, including passing my bill, the REAL ID Act Modification for Freely Associated States Act, last Congress. I am pleased to see the Department of Homeland Security has agreed to allow FAS citizens to obtain REAL ID-compliant ID cards using the same requirements as citizens in the rest of the country – a U.S.passport and I-94 forms. I would like to thank Senator Mazie Hirono for partnering with me on this important national security issue. I will keep working in Congress to ensure REAL ID-compliant licenses are issued as efficiently and consistently as possible."

    Said Rep. Ed Case, formerly a state representative of Kaʻū, said, "Our Compacts of Free Association with the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republics of Palau and the Marshall Islandsare of key importance to all of our countries. The Compacts permit COFA citizens to live and work in our country with a valid passport and documentation of entry under the Compacts. They should not have been required to comply with onerous additional requirements to obtain a driver's license and access other basics of everyday life, and I appreciate the administration reversing course on a matter critical to COFA citizens."

     Said Esther Kia‘aina, Executive Director of the Pacific Basin Development Council, "I applaud the responsiveness of Senator Hirono and other Congressional allies and the Department of Homeland Security on this matter. I look forward to working with them on addressing long-term community issues that also adversely impact the quality of life for citizens from the Freely Associated States, living in Hawaiʻi and elsewhere in the United States."

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National Parks Foundation applied for a grant to steward Kahua Olohu. Map from Hawaiʻi County
PROPOSALS TO STEWARD PRESERVED LANDS IN KAʻŪ come up before the Public Access, Open Space, and Natural Resources Preservation Commission next Monday, Sept. 9. The PONC meeting takes place at at Hilo Council Chambers, 25 Aupuni Street.

     Two organizations are being considered in Kaʻū for stewardship grants. Nā Mamo O Kāwā proposed programs for Kāwā, Hilea Iki, Hilea Nui and Kaʻalaʻiki. Property information is available at records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/1/edoc/74009/Kawa%20(9-5-1606,%2025;%209-5-1705,%2007).pdf.

     National Parks Arts Foundation – the group that supports the Artist in Residence program at Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park – proposed programs for Kahua Olohu in Kahuku. Property information is available at records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/1/edoc/89136/Kahua%20Olohu%20(9-5-1205).pdf.

     County of Hawai‘i, Department of Parks and Recreation, provides grants-in-aid for "public safety maintenance and preservation of lands" acquired by the 2 Percent Land Fund. Only 501(c)3 non-profits or organizations that operate under the umbrella of a 501(c)3 non-profit should apply. Applicants must submit a detailed business plan for the project and file a written report within one year after receipt of funds on what was accomplished and how the money was spent.
     To testify in person, register at least ten minutes before the meeting begins. To testify in writing, bring 12 copies, and submit separate testimony for each agenda item.

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The yellow "x" represents Akoni, The red swirl represents Juliette. Neither storm is forecast to affect Hawaiʻi. NOAA image
TROPICAL STORM AKONI is no more. The first named Central Pacific-generated storm of the season has dissipated.
     Tropical Storm Juliette is also forecast to dissipate far from the islands, becoming a tropical depression by Sunday, and dissipating totally by mid-week.

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READ ABOUT A NATIONAL HONOR FOR USGS IN THIS WEEK'S VOLCANO WATCH:

     Volcano Watch, weekly articles written primarily by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory staff, and occasionally by USGS partners and university affiliates, was recently honored by the National Association of Government Communicators. In its annual Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award program, NAGC recognizes excellence in government communication products with awards in over 40 categories. During a reception in Arlington, Virginia, on June 26, Volcano Watch was awarded First Place in the Electronic Publication category.

     Volcano Watch dates back to November 1991, when Dave Clague, HVO's Scientist-in-Charge at the time, began writing weekly articles as a way to keep Island of Hawaiʻiresidents informed about Hawaiian eruptions and earthquakes. At the time, the Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō eruption was in its ninth year, and lava flows had already buried much of Kalapana and the Royal Gardens subdivision on Kīlauea's southeast flank. During the remainder of the 35-year-long eruption, Volcano Watch continued to be a means of disseminating information about the lava flows and related topics.

     Initially, Volcano Watch articles were only printed in local newspapers. But starting in the late 90s, the articles were posted online in addition to being printed in newspapers. Today, articles from 1991 to the present are archived on HVO's Volcano Watch webpage,  volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/hvo_volcano_watch.html). Volcano Watch is also shared via USGS social media – Facebook and Twitter – as well as by Internet news outlets.

On behalf of the HVO, Carolyn Donlin, Chief of the USGSMenlo ParkPublishing
ServiceCenter, accepted the National Association of Government Communicators 
award, recognizing HVO's weekly Volcano Watch articles as excellent
communication products. Photo from NAGC

     During the 2018 Kīlaueavolcanic events, Volcano Watch was an important means of conveying information about volcanic and seismic activity that had tremendous impacts on Hawaiʻi residents. The articles, especially those written between April and September 2018, were aimed at keeping island residents and visitors, County and State emergency managers, scientific colleagues, media (local, national, and international), as well as "volcanophiles" around the globe informed about hazards associated with Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone lava flows and summit caldera collapses. The weekly Volcano Watch articles complemented HVO's more formal Daily Updates posted online and released via the USGS Volcano Notification System, volcanoes.usgs.gov/vns2, a free service that sends email notices about volcanic activity to recipients who sign up for them. 

     In May 2018, when Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone eruption began, "hits" to the Volcano Watch webpage jumped significantly – from a monthly average of about 3,000 to almost 36,000. Monthly visitation remained more than twice the average until early September, when the eruption ended – evidence that people looked to Volcano Watch as an accurate source of information.

     Products entered in the 2019 Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Award competition had to be produced by or for a government organization between July 1, 2017, and December 31, 2018– a notable period for HVO, with three-plus months of unprecedented volcanic activity on Kīlauea starting in April 2018. Entries were judged on writing, content, purpose or goal, dissemination, target audience, overall impression, and other criteria.

     Cost effectiveness was one of the other criteria by which communication products were judged in the NAGC award program. The cost of Volcano Watch includes HVO staff hours required to write, edit, revise, and select or create imagery for the weekly articles. The annual cost in 2018 was estimated to be around $15,000, which amounts to about 18 cents per webpage view. That cost decreases dramatically when thousands of newspaper readers and social media followers are also considered in the calculation.

     Producing a weekly article can be difficult under the best of circumstances. The summer of 2018 presented many additional challenges, with HVO staff essentially working around the clock to monitor Kīlauea. Still, weekly Volcano Watch articles continued to be issued to help people stay informed about the activity and hazards associated with Kīlauea's largest lower East Rift Zone eruption and summit collapse in at least 200 years.

     The 2019 award for Volcano Watch is the second HVO product to be recognized by the NAGC. In 2018, the USGS video, KīlaueaSummitEruption—Lava Returns to Halema‘uma‘u, pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/gip182, received Second Place in the Documentary category of the Blue Pencil & Gold Screen Awards.

       To learn more about the history of Volcano Watch, visit HVO's September 30, 2010, Volcano Watch article: volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/hvo_volcano_watch.html?vwid=39.

Volcano Activity Updates

     The water level at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u continues to slowly rise. HVO is monitoring the pond closely, and under the current conditions, its presence in the crater has not increased the risk to public safety.

     One earthquake with three or more felt reports occurred in Hawaiithis past week: a magnitude-2.8 quake 3 km (2 mi) south of Leilani Estates at 11 km (7 mi) depth on Aug. 31 at

      HVO continues to closely monitor both Kīlauea and Mauna Loa for any signs of increased activity. Neither volcano is erupting.
      Visit volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvofor past Volcano Watch articles, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa updates, volcano photos, maps, recent earthquake info, and more. Email questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.


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GET YOUR CAR SEAT INSTALLATION OR FIT OF YOUR BOOSTER CHECKED at a free Child Passenger Safety Event Saturday, Sept. 7, , at Nāʻālehu Community Center. Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will be there to demonstrate proper car seat installation, selection, and usage. Seat Belt Fit tests will also be done on-site, to demonstrate proper usage of booster seats. 

     The event kicks off Child Passenger Safety Week. The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation, together with all four county police departments, and child passenger safety advocates, will participate in National Child Passenger Safety Week, Sept. 15 through 21. This campaign is dedicated to "helping parents and caregivers make sure their children ride as safely as possible – every trip, every time."

     According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), most parents are confident that they have correctly installed their child's car seat, but in most cases – 59 percent – the seat has not been installed correctly. However, if installed correctly in passenger cars, car seats reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71 percent for infants and by 54 percent for toddlers one to four years old. For infants and toddlers in light trucks, the corresponding reductions were 58 percent and 59 percent, respectively.

     According to NHTSA data, in 2015, about 25.8 percent of children 4 to 7 years old were prematurely moved to seat belts, when they should have been riding in booster seats.

     To keep all children safe, states NHTSA, parents and caregivers should use a child safety seat that best fits their child and vehicle. Complimentary public educational events will be held statewide, starting with one in Nāʻālehu.

     In Hawaiʻi, children under 4 years old are required to ride in a child safety seat; children 4 through 7 years old must ride in a child passenger restraint or booster seat. Violators are required to appear in court, and if convicted, must attend a four-hour class. They may also be assessed a penalty of up to $500.

     Parents and caregivers can check the following to determine when a child can be moved from a child safety seat to a booster seat: the shoulder belt should lie snugly across the shoulder and chest, and not cross the neck or face; the lap belt must lie snugly across the child's upper thighs, not the stomach; the child's knees bend comfortably at the edge of the seat when his or her back and bottom are against the vehicle seat back; the child can stay seated properly during the entire trip.

     NHTSA recommends registering all car seats and booster seats with the manufacturer for a notification in the event of a recall. For more information on car seat safety and to locate a certified child passenger safety technician, visit nhtsa.gov/carseat.

     Hawaiʻi has more than 300 certified child passenger safety technicians, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, medical professionals, and parents. All technicians have been trained to provide instruction on choosing the right car seat, installing it, and using it correctly.

     Nationwide child passenger safety statistics from NHTSA states that:

     A child under 13 years old was involved in a passenger vehicle crash every 32 seconds in 2017. From 2013 to 2017, there were 3,313 children under 13 killed while riding in passenger vehicles. Fatalities decreased in 2017 from 2016, the first decrease since 2014.
     On average, nearly two children under 13 were killed every day in 2017 while riding in cars, SUVs, pickups, and vans. In 2017, over one-third (35 percent) of children under 13 killed in passenger vehicles were not restrained in car seats, booster seats or seat belts.
     In 2017, among children under 5, car seats saved an estimated 312 lives. A total of 371 children could have survived if they had been buckled up 100-percent of the time.

NHTSA's latest research shows that nearly two out of three car seats are misused.
     Child Passenger Safety Week is sponsored by NHTSA. For more on child safety, as well as a list of child restraint inspection stations and community car seat checks, visit kipchawaii.org or safercar.gov/parents.

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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Sept. 7, 3, HPA hosts Kaʻū
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Sept. 10, , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha
Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:

Sat., Sept. 7, , @Kamehameha
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7

Child Passenger Safety Event, Saturday, Sept. 7, -1p.m at Nāʻāehu Community Center. Certified Child Passenger Safety technicians will be there to demonstrate proper car seat installation, selection, and usage. Seat Belt Fit tests will also be done on-site to demonstrate proper usage of booster seats. kipchawaii.orgsafercar.gov/parents

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Sept. 7 – 1st Saturday, monthly – -, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com


The Business of Art with Ira Ono - Full-Day Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 7, 9a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. $50/VAC member, $55/non-member. Bring personal art samples. See Ono's work at iraono.com. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Sounds at the Summit featuring Hawaiian Style Band, Saturday, Sept. 7, VolcanoArt Center. Multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award-winning band. Doors open  Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

‘Ohi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Sept. 8, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


8-Ball Tournament at Kīlauea Military Camp, Sunday, Sept. 8, tournament starts at , check-in starts at , KMC's Recreation Lodge, HVNP. $10 in advance. Pre-registration required, forms at lodge or 10-Pin Grill. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com 


Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Sept. 8 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527, volcanoartcenter.org


Volcano Winery's 6th Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 8,  Vineyard and winery tours, live local music, souvenir glasses, heavy pūpū. Tickets available online - $50/person 21+ (includes two glasses wine/beer), $25/person under 21. Proceeds benefit VolcanoSchool of Arts & Sciences. 967-7772, volcanowinery.com


MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Net Recovery Patrol, Monday, Sept. 9. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Sept. 9 and 23, 1p.m., field trips - contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351


TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Public Access Room in Ocean View, Tuesday, Sept. 10,  to Ocean View Community Center. Free session helps residents understand the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics at the Capitol. Residents can also learn how to effectively navigate the legislature's website to find pertinent information. See lrbhawaii.org/parpar@capitol.hawaii.gov; or toll free, 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478.

Free Flu Shot Clinic, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Long's Drugs Pāhala.

Hawaiian Cultural Artifacts in the 21st Century, Tuesday, Sept. 10, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Guests welcome to see and touch artifacts during presentation by Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā and Rick LaMontange. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Ho‘oponopono Demonstration, Wednesday, Sept. 11, -Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Aunty Mahealani Kuamo‘o-Henry and friends journey through the teachings of Ho‘opono Pono Ke Ala. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Registration Open: Coffee Filter Art, Thursday, Sept. 12-17, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Sept. 18,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Sept. 12, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197


FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Sept. 13, -Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Community Dance, Friday, Sept. 13, Cooper CenterVolcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

ONGOING
Applications are Open for the Online High School Internship Program under Sen. Brian Schatz through  on Sunday, Sept. 8. The program provides a hands-on learning opportunity about the U.S. Senate. It also encourages students to be leaders and advocates in their schools and communities. Interns are selected based on their involvement in their community – jobs, activities, and responsibilities – and diversity of interests and life experiences. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and have personal access to email.

     This is not an office position. The program uses online communication tools and methods, so students from all islands are encouraged to apply. Strong preference is given to students in their last year of high school. Apply at schatz.senate.gov/services/internships.

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8 The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards; and a huge raffle.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Saturday, September 7, 2019

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Trash piled high against the Pāhala Transfer station this week on a day when the facility was closed
due to a shortage of labor. See the fines and story below. Photo by Yvette Slack
KAʻŪ BEEKEEPERS will represent Hawaiʻi honey and beekeeping practices at the planet's largest gathering on the subject. It begins tomorrow, Sept. 8 in Montreal. Going from Ka‘ū are Allison and Manu Yahna. Manu is a
Allison Yahna and her bees.
Photo from Yahna
student at Volcano School of the Arts & Sciences. Her mother Allison represents Hawaiian Queen Co., Inc, a queen bee producing company on Hawaiʻi Island. Allison has rescued many wild bee colonies and advocates natural beekeeping practices, including allowing bees to swarm. She said on Friday that there is a revival in the number of beekeepers in Ka‘ū, with new enterprises emerging.
     Presentations at the conference include preventing honey fraud by establishing multi-parameter ingredient fingerprints from thousands of authentic honeys from many parts of the world. It would allow targeted verification of geographic origin and variety – even in honey where pollen has been removed. See more at apimondia2019.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/API_abstractbook.pdf.

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MORE STRICT ENFORCEMENT ON DUMPING OUTSIDE OF KA‘Ū TRANSFER STATIONS is being carried out. Attendees are telling the public that any business, no matter how small or whether doing jobs as regular as mowing a neighbor's lawn for pay, must involve taking waste to the Kona landfill.
     In the meantime, some people are frustrated and leaving trash at the transfer station gates when the place is unexpectedly closed, due to a shortage of labor. Some of the rules and fines are:
     Everyone is responsible for properly removing solid wastes to facilities permitted by the Department of Health.
Illegally disposing large amounts of waste can lead to
a $25,000 fine per day. This trash left by one or more
people was thrown in front of the Pāhala Transfer
Station's closed gate last Tuesday.
Photo by Yvette Slack
     Anyone including property owners, lessees, contractors, and waste haulers may be subject to administrative, civil, or criminal penalties and held responsible for property cleanup.
     Illegal dumpers may be subject to enforcement action and administrative and civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day for each offense (§342H-9, HRS).
     Those who knowingly dispose of solid waste equal to or greater than one cubic yard and less than ten cubic yards are subject to criminal penalties of up to $25,000 per day for each offense (§342H-39, HRS).
     It is a class C felony offense to knowingly dispose of solid waste equal to or greater than ten cubic yards anywhere other than a permitted solid waste management system without the written approval of the Director of the Department of Health (§342H-37, HRS).
     Each day of violation is a separate offense.

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DONATIONS TO SPONSOR KA‘Ū CHILDREN to explore the rest of the island are being solicited by the Academic Coach at Pāhala Elementary School. In a letter to the public, Academic Coach Catherine Williams said, "It is my belief that children love to learn by exploring the world around them. Last year we created many opportunities for our students at Pāhala Elementary School to experience different places here on the Big Island. We took excursions to Kona and Hilo. We were able to ride on a submarine off the Kona coast, look at the stars at the ʻImiloa Astronomy Center Planetarium, and we explored cultural locations in Ka‘ū and West Hawaii."
     This year's plan includes trips to Honuʻapo, Kahuku, Volcano, and Panaʻewa Zoo. Fifth graders are slated to go to Dolphin Quest to swim with the marine mammals and sixth graders are scheduled to overnight at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Williams suggests that that upper grade students tour local businesses for college and career readiness. Younger students could experience the botanical gardens and a waterfall north of Hilo. Williams said transportation alone for a field trip costs about $10 per student. Individuals and businesses can make donations to Pāhala Elementary School, Pāhala, HI, 96777.


Police officer guards the road to protect drivers from a fallen branch on
Maile Street in Pāhala. Photo by Julia Neal
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WINDS BLEW THROUGH KAʻŪ OVER THE WEEKEND, leaving fallen branches, some large enough for police to guard the spot until utility pole crews arrived to clear them. Strong trade winds are expected over the weekend as the result of Tropical Storm Akoni, which was passing to the south but has dissipated.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Sept. 10, , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha
Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 8

‘Ohi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Sept. 8, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


8-Ball Pikleball Tournament at Kīlauea Military Camp, Sunday, Sept. 8, tournament starts at , check-in starts at , KMC's Recreation Lodge, HVNP. $10 in advance. Pre-registration required, forms at lodge or 10-Pin Grill. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com 


Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Sept. 8 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527, volcanoartcenter.org


Volcano Winery's 6th Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 8,  Vineyard and winery tours, live local music, souvenir glasses, heavy pūpū. Tickets available online - $50/person 21+ (includes two glasses wine/beer), $25/person under 21. Proceeds benefit VolcanoSchool of Arts & Sciences. 967-7772, volcanowinery.com


MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Net Recovery Patrol, Monday, Sept. 9. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Sept. 9 and 23, 1p.m., field trips - contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351


TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Public Access Room in Ocean View, Tuesday, Sept. 10,  to Ocean View Community Center. Free session helps residents understand the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics at the Capitol. Residents can also learn how to effectively navigate the legislature's website to find pertinent information. See lrbhawaii.org/parpar@capitol.hawaii.gov; or toll free, 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478.

Free Flu Shot Clinic, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Long's Drugs Pāhala.

Hawaiian Cultural Artifacts in the 21st Century, Tuesday, Sept. 10, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Guests welcome to see and touch artifacts during presentation by Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā and Rick LaMontange. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Ho‘oponopono Demonstration, Wednesday, Sept. 11, -Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Aunty Mahealani Kuamo‘o-Henry and friends journey through the teachings of Ho‘opono Pono Ke Ala. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Registration Open: Coffee Filter Art, Thursday, Sept. 12-17, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Sept. 18,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Sept. 12, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197


FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Sept. 13, -Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Community Dance, Friday, Sept. 13, Cooper CenterVolcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

ONGOING
Applications are Open for the Online High School Internship Program under Sen. Brian Schatz through  on Sunday, Sept. 8. The program provides a hands-on learning opportunity about the U.S. Senate. It also encourages students to be leaders and advocates in their schools and communities. Interns are selected based on their involvement in their community – jobs, activities, and responsibilities – and diversity of interests and life experiences. Students must have a GPA of 2.5 or better and have personal access to email.

     This is not an office position. The program uses online communication tools and methods, so students from all islands are encouraged to apply. Strong preference is given to students in their last year of high school. Apply at schatz.senate.gov/services/internships.

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8 The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards; and a huge raffle.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, September 8, 2019

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The unpermitted structure, purportedly a library and study for keiki at the Protector's camp near Puʻuhuluhulu at Maunakea 
Access Road, was demolished Friday. See stories, below. All Maunakea photos from Karyn Spencer's Facebook

PROTECTORS OF MAUNAKEA ISSUED A  CALL TO THE MAUNA after police cut through a Hawaiian flag during demolition of an unpermitted wooden structure on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands property.

     The statement, issued yesterday, asserts the closing of Daniel K. Inouye Highway, Saddle Road, tonight, and law "enforcement action" as early as pre-dawn tomorrow: "After 56 days of peacefully protecting Maunakea and holding off the TMT, we have received information from multiple sources that has given us reason to strongly believe that law enforcement action to clear Puʻuhonua o Pu‘uhuluhulu and the Maunakea Access Road for TMT construction is imminent.

The structure, just prior to demolition.
     "TMT will be meeting with State and County officials this Sunday to coordinate their attack on peaceful and nonviolent protectors of Maunakea. We are asking all Kiaʻi Mauna to come to Puʻuhonua o Puʻuhuluhulu before Sunday evening and to be prepared to stay as long as you can. We need as much people as we can get to stand in Kapu Aloha to protect Maunakea from further desecration through the building of the Thirty Meter Telescope.

     "Kiaʻi coming to Maunakea should be prepared to camp out at Puʻuhonua o Puʻuhuluhulu and should bring clothing and supplies suitable for cold weather and harsh conditions. Kiaʻi should also come to the Puʻuhonua with a true commitment to protect Maunakea in Kapu Aloha, peace, nonviolence and respect. Our strong commitment to Kapu Aloha is the foundation of the success of this movement, and our success moving forward relies on it as well.

     "To all of our Kiaʻi Mauna, now is the time. Maunakea needs you. See you on the Mauna!"


Buku Gamayo was arrested prior to the demolition.
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DEMOLITION OF AN UNPERMITTED STRUCTURE near Maunkea Access Road on Friday has sparked reaction from Protectors of Maunakea. The structure was intended as a library and study space for keiki, according to a statement from leaders at Puʻuhonua o Puʻuhuluhulu, where Protectors of Maunakea have gathered since July 13. The Kiaʻi, Protectors, protest the building of the planet's largest terrestrial telescope atop a mauna they hold sacred. Maunakea Access Road, which has been peacefully blocked by the Kiaʻi since July 15, is the only way to the summit for the heavy machinery required to construct the Thiry Meter Telescope.

A power saw was used to cut through
the Hawaiian flag, placed across
the door of the structure.
     About the demolition of the structure, Gov. David Ige said, "Law enforcement has deliberately refrained from escalating its approach to the current protest because it was important to provide some meaningful space and time for all of us to find a peaceful resolution to this situation. However, this type of permanent structure erected without (Department of Hawaiian Home Lands) permission, and without being regulated or inspected in any way, cannot be allowed. The safety risk is too great."

     A livestream video from Ikaika Marzo, well know for his coverage of the Kīlaueaeruption last year, shows the cutting of the Hawaiian flag, which was attached across the building's entry door. Video released from Department of Land and Natural Resources did not show the sawing. Marzo's video also shows the arrest of two men, one of them visibly upset.

     Said Marzo, while recording: "Sad that our flag, our flag was on the door… All you have to do is take down the flag, and saw down the door. But instead he like…. he like saw right through the flag."

     After the event, State Highways director Ed Sniffen stated, "The officers had to cut through the flag in order to get through the building because all the windows were blacked out. There was no way for our law enforcement to see inside the building to see if anybody was there or if it was safe to take down."
     Marzo posted to Facebook, "Tell me the flag could have come down easier then sawing it down. Are you serious Ige? You had all the time in the world to peacefully and respectfully take it down with honor and integrity. Mahalo to HPDBigIsland for taking down the 2nd flag with aloha and integrity. Bradda's much respect!"

A photo of a young wahine helping to build the structure, left.
Right, the same young wahine is embraced
as she cries while watching the demolition.
     According to multiple sources, Buku Gamayo, one of the arrested men, cried out, "Mom! They cut the flag! They cut the flag – they could have pulled it off! How can they wear it on their uniform to show who they represent then do something like that, mom?!"

     Darde Gamayo, mother of Buku Gamayo, said in a post to Facebook: "The pain from yesterday's incident is going to remain in everyone's heart & memory for a long time."

     The Office of Hawaiian Affairs issued a statement on the demolition, remarking that there is a "longstanding and particularly abhorrent double standard the state uses to enforce land use laws against Native Hawaiians as opposed to others."
     OHA contends that the state has allowed other "unpermitted and unauthorized astronomy structures that were far larger and located in far more environmentally- and culturally-sensitive areas of the mountain." They gave examples: the first three telescopes built on the summit of Maunakea "failed to apply for a conservation district use permit and therefore were unpermitted for at least six years." OHA states an unauthorized structure was "discovered" in 1976, but the $85,000 fine against the building contractor "appears to have never been collected." OHA states that, in 1982, Bureau of Land and Natural Resources approved the Caltech telescope permit "with an explicit requirement that no further astronomy development occur until the University of Hawaiʻi completed a new master plan. Two months later, BLNR approved a new telescope before the master plan was completed, thereby endorsing a violation of the Caltech permit." In 1997, states OHA, BLNR approved four after-the-fact subleases for telescopes already built or in the process of being built on the summit.

Light is clearly seen through two windows on either side of the door of the
structure. State Highways director Ed Sniffen stated the Hawaiian flag
that was across the door was cut through because of safety issues
related to the windows being "blacked out."
     "This selective enforcement re-enforces the State Auditor's finding in 1998 that the state and the University of Hawaiʻi manage Maunakea for astronomy at the expense of everything and everyone else. Moreover, the particularly offensive way today's selective enforcement was carried out, which included the wholly unnecessary sawing of a Hawaiian flag, is deeply troubling, and further adds to the trauma of the Native Hawaiian people and could have escalated an already tense situation."
     Read more on the developments at Maunakea in tomorrow's Kaʻū News Briefs.

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UNDERSTANDING SCIENCE AND ITS CULTURAL BRIDGE in the context of Maunakea and ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center is the theme of an article in Gov. David Ige's monthly newsletter. Opened in 2006, ‘Imiloa works to integrate modern science and indigenous culture. Hawaiian immersion students and teachers, working with ‘Imiloa, garner attention with a program that 
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo. Photo from ‘Imiloa
aims to make Hawai‘i the first place in the world to weave indigenous practices into the process of officially naming astronomical discoveries — specifically those by telescopes on Maunakea and Haleakalā.
     The newsletter reports ʻImiloa executive director Ka‘iu Kimura said that ‘Imiloa was "founded on the idea of bringing culture and science together. We were born from the confluence of parallel trends – the revitalization of Hawaiian language and culture and the understanding of the universe enabled by the Maunakea observatories. We are about enhancing culture and science – together – in a way that promotes mutual understanding and respect between communities."


     Asked about it by the governor's office, Kimura said the environment at Maunakea was "just as complex" in 2001, when planning for ‘Imiloa first started. "There weren't many science centers founded on indigenous and modern scientific knowledge coming together. I think it was the first time that members of our Hawaiian and astronomy communities came together to create something."
ʻImiloa executive director 
Ka‘iu Kimura. 
Photo from ʻImiloa
     The teams of culture specialists and astronomers forged ahead, states the newsletter, and the result is a center that has drawn worldwide recognition. ‘Imiloa attracts about 100,000 visitors a year to learn about Polynesian voyaging, Hawaiian mythology, the Maunakea observatories, planetarium shows, and more – all in bilingual English and Hawaiian exhibits. A recent program featuring renowned UH-Hilo professor Larry Kimura (Ka‘iu's uncle) and Dr. Doug Simons, director of the Canada-France-Hawai‘i telescope on Maunakea, drew a standing-room-only crowd.
     Said Ka‘iu Kimura, "We have a strong commitment between ‘Imiloa, UH-Hilo's College of Hawaiian Language, and Culture and the Maunakea Observatories to continue this work. I'm aware there are some who see ‘Imiloa as a proponent of astronomy and, by extension, TMT. But I see our role as critical to bringing the work of the observatories to the community and sharing the culture and values of the community with the astronomical community, both locally and globally. I think it's important to have a voice that reflects our community's voice.
     "Our programs, like A Hua He Inoa, help our youth statewide engage in scientific, astronomical inquiry in a way that reflects the Hawaiian practice of naming celestial objects." She told the governor's newsletter that forming a "true partnership that advances both the science and the indigenous language and knowledge" is "critical. That co-dependency is so important as we, as a community, move forward so we can advance one another. We feel it's important to support all of the perspectives on Maunakea and its future. We're a product of convergence of the Hawaiian language and culture and the revolutionary astronomy being done.

     "We want to share the amazing attributes of Maunakea – culturally, scientifically, environmentally. That's what keeps our staff going every day. ‘ImiloaAstronomyCenterreflects the spectrum of opinion and how it's possible for people to come together, to bridge the past and the future, and to learn from each other."
     For more on ‘Imiloa's programs, go to imiloahawaii.org.
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KAHUKU UNIT'S PICNIC IN THE PARK event happens Sunday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park hosts taiko drumming and other live, musical entertainment from noon to 3 p.m. Food and shave ice available for purchase. Information booths will be set up. ʻOhana Day Hike & Craft Activity for attendees 18 and under runs from 9:30 a.m. to noon; registration required, leileni_rodrigues@nps.gov. Sponsored by Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

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KAʻŪ TROJANS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL played a strong game at their away game against the Christian Liberty Canefires on Wednesday. The Varsity-only sets saw Kaʻū take down their opponents 25 to 21 in the first two sets, 25 to 23 in the final set.

     On Friday, Kaʻū hosted Kamehameha Schools' Warriors. The Junior Varsity teams played two sets, Warriors taking down the Trojans 25 to 9 and . Varsity sets saw Kaʻū stronger, but Kamehameha winning with 25 to 11, 25 to 10, and 25 to 17.

ʻO Kaʻū Kākou's Serve for Cash program at home volleyball games raised $1,000 for Kaʻū High School Athletics.
OKK's June Domondon is in blue. Ka’ū Athletics Director, Kalei Namohala, is far left. Photo from OKK
SERVE FOR CASH CONTEST raised $1,000 for Kaʻū Athletics at Friday's volleyball game. Cy Lopez, Kayla Nishimura, Albert Pacheco, and Douglas Gora each earned the school $250, and received a $20 gift certificate, courtesy of the ʻO Kaʻū Kākou program.

TROJANS FOOTBALL played an away game yesterday, traveling to Waimea to go up against Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy's Ka Makani. Kaʻū began the game strong, with 6 points scored in the first quarter, to HPA's 3.
     In the second quarter, HPA scored 7 to Kaʻū's 6.
     The second half of the game saw Kaʻū shut out, with no points scored.
     The Ka Makani – which means the wind – scored 8 points in both the third and fourth quarters, for a final score of 26 over the Trojans' 12.


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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Sept. 10, , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha
Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
MONDAY, SEPT. 9

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Net Recovery Patrol, Monday, Sept. 9. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Sept. 9 and 23, 1p.m., field trips - contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351


TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Public Access Room in Ocean View, Tuesday, Sept. 10,  to Ocean View Community Center. Free session helps residents understand the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics at the Capitol. Residents can also learn how to effectively navigate the legislature's website to find pertinent information. See lrbhawaii.org/parpar@capitol.hawaii.gov; or toll free, 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478.

Free Flu Shot Clinic, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Long's Drugs Pāhala.

Hawaiian Cultural Artifacts in the 21st Century, Tuesday, Sept. 10, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Guests welcome to see and touch artifacts during presentation by Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā and Rick LaMontange. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Ho‘oponopono Demonstration, Wednesday, Sept. 11, -Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Aunty Mahealani Kuamo‘o-Henry and friends journey through the teachings of Ho‘opono Pono Ke Ala. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Registration Open: Coffee Filter Art, Thursday, Sept. 12-17, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Sept. 18,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Sept. 12, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197


FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Sept. 13, -Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Community Dance, Friday, Sept. 13, Cooper CenterVolcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org


SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Macadamia Nut Pest Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Alyssa Cho, CTAHR, presents. Learn to manage pests in the orchard, with a focus on macadamia felted coccid - applications for use of application equipment on eligible farms after training. Free event, snack provided. Limited space, registration required. 430-1876, bigislandmacnut@gmail.com


Birth of Kahuku, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy-to-moderate hike. nps.gov/havo


Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Sept. 14, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.orgfacebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii


Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Saturday, Sept. 14, Kīlauea Iki Overlook Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile hike (one way). $80/person. Register online. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.orgfhvnp.org


Zentangle Knot Work Celtic Inspired with Ellen O‘Dunn, Saturday, Sept. 14, Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided - returning students encouraged to bring favorite supplies. Experience with Zentangle recommended by not necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com


SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Sept. 15, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo


ONGOING
Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Monday, September 9, 2019

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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Youth Ranger Class of 2013. The first Youth Ranger program began a decade ago
 in 2010, with the tenth class working at the park this year. See story below. Photos from the National Park Service
KAʻŪ COFFEE FARMERS AND THE HAWAIʻI POLICE DEPARTMENT will hold a meeting tomorrow, Tuesday evening, regarding security at area farms. The meeting, to be held at the Kaʻū District Gym activities room at 6 p.m., will be led by Community Policing Officer Shawn Ibarra. It will focus on a Neighborhood Watch program for the farmers.
     Police recently made several arrests of possible thieves at coffee farms, and ask for continued cooperation of farmers to learn the layout of farms and to provide leads. The Kaʻū Coffee farmers are deep into one of the heaviest coffee picking seasons in years.

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LEARN THE HAWAIʻI STATE LEGISLATIVE PROCESS through  Public Access Room, which hosts a free training session tomorrow, Tuesday, Sept. 10,  to , at Ocean View Community Center. Learn how to create and follow legislation and to track Kaʻū's representatives at the state Legislature. Find out deadlines, and understand power dynamics at the Capitol. Residents can also learn how to effectively navigate the legislature's website to find pertinent information.
     See lrbhawaii.org/parpar@capitol.hawaii.gov; or toll free, 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478.

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THE YOUTH RANGER PROGRAM CELEBRATES ITS TENTH YEAR at Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park. The program started at Kaʻū High School, and expanded over the last decade to train 435 students from ten island high schools in conservation and environmental education disciplines. Many past participants enjoy careers with the National Park Service or in the field of conservation.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Youth Ranger Class of 2010.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Youth Ranger Class of 2011.
     Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Youth and Volunteer Program Coordinator Kūpono McDaniel said, "These youth create a bridge between the park, our local communities, and the next generation of park stewards. The students learn valuable career skills and gain a better understanding and appreciation for national parks and their place in the surrounding community. The students learn that they can have a powerful influence on the future of our planet while creating positive outcomes in their own lives and careers."
     Structured as a unique work-learn-earn internship program, youth rangers are selected following training and development at the participating schools, during the spring semester. In the summer, these students start entry-level jobs in the Park, where they work and learn along side dedicated Park professionals in a wide variety of career fields.
     Youth rangers work to clear invasive species from thousands of acres within the park, serve tens of thousands of visitors in Park visitor centers, repair popular trails, restore historic buildings, help with scientific studies, and assist with the curation of artifacts.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Youth Ranger Class of 2012.
     The capstone of the program each year is a year-end celebration of the youth participants and their mentors, where the students are acknowledged for all of the important work that has been accomplished over the summer season.

     The Youth Ranger Program requires the support of partner groups, especially Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association, the National Park Foundation, and the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation.

Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Youth Ranger Class of 2014.
Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Youth Ranger Class of 2017. See the 2019 class in the
June 23 Kaʻū Calendar News Briefs.
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AN EXPECTED ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE ENCAMPMENT OF THIRTY METER TELESCOPE PROTESTERS at Maunakea Access Road did not come today. However, a crowd of about 1,000 gathered at the site for morning ceremonies, following Protect Maunakea group's social media alerts, predicting that law enforcement would arrive today. The Protectors called for people, who oppose Maunakea to be the site of construction of the largest telescope on the planet, to join in the defense of the mountain.
     According to a report from Big Island Video News, a road block on Saddle Road that was thought to be the beginning of evicting the Protectors turned out to be a DUI checkpoint. A statement from the Protectors said that some of the alerts of impending police action may have been "intentional misinformation that serves to cause unnecessary panic."
     In the meantime, Protectors sent out press releases asserting that government had no right to tear down the new building constructed at their encampment near Maunkea Access Road. They also stated that County of Hawaiʻi had no right to threaten $1,000 a day fines, before the building was torn down. The statement from Sovereign Councils of the Hawaiian Homelands Assembly claims that the building on Hawaiian Home Lands is "exempt from county jurisdiction."

During the demolition of this wooden structure, Kiaʻi are
visibly distressed. Photo from Karyn Spencer's Facebook
     Mayor Harry Kim's Sept. 3 letter pointed out that the wooden building was constructed without county permits.
     Protectors of Maunakea described the building as a library for children staying at the encampment of the protesters. See Sunday's Kaʻū News Briefs for more details and photos.       
     The Sovereign Councils group said it will "request a right of entry of our Hawaiian Homes Commission Act trust lands, for Kiaʻi use on the Mauna. We expect that any request should be for a ten year period of time, subject of course to the needs and guidance of Kiaʻi, Hawaiʻi Island associations, and individual HHCA beneficiaries across the globe on the Mauna."
     The Sovereign Council urges Hawaiian Homes beneficiaries to "reach out to your respective island Hawaiian Homes Commissioner if you would like HHCA beneficiaries to receive a right of entry for Kaiʻi."

     The Sovereign Councils was founded in 1987 by native Hawaiian leaders, elected to self-governing Homestead Associations across the State. Over the last 32 years, it has "united 41 different homestead communities and areas on all islands" to perpetuate and protect "our rights under the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920. In short, the SCHHA is the largest and oldest coalition of beneficiary leaders and homestead associations in the State of Hawaiʻi," says the statement from the organization.

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LITTLE FIRE ANT WORKSHOP happens Tuesday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at
Kona Cooperative Extension Service Conference Room, 79-7381 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua. University of Hawaiʻi CTAHR and Hawaiʻi Ant Lab host this informational and interactive workshop on Little Fire Ants. During this hands-on workshop, Kiyoshi Adachi of HAL, will teach participants about LFA management basics. He will guide participants in surveying for LFA and demonstrate mixing of bait for treatment in orchard crop situations.
     Participants will receive a free LFA sampling kit
     Participants who suspect LFA on their farm are encouraged to bring in a dead, frozen sample. Collect the ants in a jar or plastic container with a tight lid, freeze the ants for at least 2 days, and provide name, collection location, and contact information with the sample.
     Registration is required as the class is limited to 30 participants. For more information and to register, visit hawaiicoffeeed.com/lfa.html or contact Gina at 808-322-4892.

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SEPTEMBER IS GIVE ALOHA MONTH at Foodland stores. Customers may choose to donate to a large selection of charities at checkout. Foodland then augments those donations in proportion to the given charity's fraction of all donations to all charities made during the month. There is a list of charities at every checkout stand for customers to refer to.


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WEST HAWAIʻI ENTERPRENUER MEETUP GROUP, focusing on women in business, happens Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Pictures Plus / Plus Interiors store, 75-1006 Henry Street in Kona. The free event features guest speaker Aesha Shapiro, creator and producer of The Ladies Artisan Market. "A great opportunity to gain exposure for your business and network with other small business owners in the community," states the event announcement. "Come prepared with enough business cards to distribute and to enter the door prize drawing."
     Sponsored by HIplan and SBDC Kona. Contact Jason@hiplan.biz for more.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Sept. 10, , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha
Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10

Public Access Room in Ocean View, Tuesday, Sept. 10,  to Ocean View Community Center. Free session helps residents understand the legislative process, deadlines, and power dynamics at the Capitol. Residents can also learn how to effectively navigate the legislature's website to find pertinent information. See lrbhawaii.org/parpar@capitol.hawaii.gov; or toll free, 808-974-4000, ext. 7-0478.

Free Flu Shot Clinic, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 6:30-8p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Long's Drugs Pāhala.

Hawaiian Cultural Artifacts in the 21st Century, Tuesday, Sept. 10, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Guests welcome to see and touch artifacts during presentation by Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā and Rick LaMontange. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Ho‘oponopono Demonstration, Wednesday, Sept. 11, -Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Aunty Mahealani Kuamo‘o-Henry and friends journey through the teachings of Ho‘opono Pono Ke Ala. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Registration Open: Coffee Filter Art, Thursday, Sept. 12-17, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Sept. 18,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Sept. 12, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197


FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Sept. 13, -Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Community Dance, Friday, Sept. 13, Cooper CenterVolcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org


SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Macadamia Nut Pest Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Alyssa Cho, CTAHR, presents. Learn to manage pests in the orchard, with a focus on macadamia felted coccid - applications for use of application equipment on eligible farms after training. Free event, snack provided. Limited space, registration required. 430-1876, bigislandmacnut@gmail.com


Birth of Kahuku, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy-to-moderate hike. nps.gov/havo


Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Sept. 14, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.orgfacebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii


Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Saturday, Sept. 14, Kīlauea Iki Overlook Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile hike (one way). $80/person. Register online. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.orgfhvnp.org


Zentangle Knot Work Celtic Inspired with Ellen O‘Dunn, Saturday, Sept. 14, Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided - returning students encouraged to bring favorite supplies. Experience with Zentangle recommended by not necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com


SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Sept. 15, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo


ONGOING
Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, September 10, 2019

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More abandoned vehicles on county, state, and federal lands may be removed soon. Photo by Annie Bosted
MORE ABANDONED VEHICLES in Hawaiʻi County may soon be removed from state, federal, and county properties. With a unanimous vote, the County Council Committee on Agriculture, Water, Energy, and Environmental advanced a bill to the full County Council last week, to make it clear that the county can pick up abandoned cars from federal and state as well as county lands.

     The county Department of Environmental Management requested that the definition of public property - lands - be broadened to make it easier for the county to pick up abandoned cars.
     County Environmental Management Director Bill Kucharski said the current laws allow the county to pick up abandoned vehicles "from public or from private roads," but needs a definition of "public."
The pond in Kīlauea continues to grow. Sept. 10 USGS photo
     Hawaiʻi County Police records indicate the number of abandoned vehicles processed could reach 800 this year, according to Honolulu Civil Beat, which also reports that the county is paying $290 per car to have them towed by a contractor.

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THE POND IN KĪLAUEA CALDERA continues to grow and has reached at least 300 feet (90 meters) in length and over 150 feet (45 meters) in width. U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory scientists have recorded the temperature of the water is hot - about 158 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists conclude that the water is coming from underground, as there has been insufficient rain to fill the pond since its discovery in July.

     See an animation of the growth of the hot green pond at volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/multimedia_uploads/multimediaFile-2783.gif.



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HAWAIʻI IS THE NATION'S HAPPIEST STATE, according to a recent WalletHub report. The study concludes that money can only buy happiness at up to about $95,000 annually. Internal and external factors like approaching situations positively, choosing to spend time with loved ones, and doing enjoyable activities have more influence, according to the report. Where one lives is a large influence, states WalletHub.

     In this study, WalletHub drew upon the findings of "happiness" research to determine which environmental factors are linked to a person's overall well-being and satisfaction with life. Previous studies have found that good economic, emotional, physical, and social health are all key to a well-balanced and fulfilled life. The group analyzed factors such as depression rate, sports participation rate, and income growth.


     The Aloha state ranks first overall in happiness, with the lowest Adult Depression Rate and highest Emotional and Well-Being rank. Hawaiʻi has the fifth highest Income Growth and fifth lowest Separation & Divorce Rate. The islands also rank eighth in Safety.
Endangered, endemic Hawaiian monk seal's expression could
be interpreted to be happy in Hawaiʻi, the happiest state for humans.
Photo by Mark Sullivan, marine-conservation.org
     Hawaiʻi ranks 19th in Long-Term Unemployment Rate, 22nd in Suicide Rate, and 28th in Number of Work Hours. Hawaiʻi also ranks as the state where people get the least adequate sleep.

     View the whole report at wallethub.com/edu/happiest-states/6959.

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FREE FEDERAL GRANTS WORKSHOPS will be held in Kona and Hilothis month by Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's staff. The workshops aim to help "rural and distressed communities" by providing information on federal grants and financial assistance.

     The Kona workshop takes place Monday, Sept. 23, to , at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center, Council Chambers (Building A). The Hiloworkshop takes place Tuesday, Sept. 24, to , at the Hawaiʻi County Building, Aupuni Center Conference Room.
     To RSVP for the workshops, visit gabbard.house.gov/rsvp or call Tulsi Gabbard's office at (808) 541-1986.


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HELP PREVENT CITRUS GREENING, urges Andrea Kawabata of the University of Hawaiʻi College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources. Bacteria Huanglongbing Liberibacter asiaticus, L. africanus and L. americanus, greatly reduce citrus production, destroy the economic value of the fruit, and can kill trees. Once a tree is infected, there is no cure for HLB. It is "the most devastating disease among citrus crops," according to biomedcentral.com.
     Hawaiʻi bears the only known insect vector, Diaphorina citri, the Asian citrus psyllid, but the citrus greening disease has not yet hit the islands, stated Kawabata. She said scientists are researching resistant and tolerant varieties and rootstocks, ACP trapping and preferences, chemical and nutritional therapies, and best management practices.  

     Said Kawabata, Hawaiʻi has a budding citrus industry and many homeowners produce citrus and its Rutaceae relatives on property, including Murraya koenigii or curry leaf tree, mock orange, oranges, tangerines, mandarins, lemons, and limes. Because the vector – ACP, passes the disease from tree to tree – is already found in Hawaiʻi, said Kawabata, "we all must do what we can to understand the disease and vector and be extremely careful not to introduce HLB into Hawaiʻi. Citrus greening can be brought to Hawaiiand spread with infected plants, ACPs, scion, and bud wood."

     Kawabata gives the following advice on how to prevent HLB from entering Hawaiʻi:
     Do not smuggle anything, including citrus or rutaceae fruit, seeds, plants, scion, budwood, or ornamentals to Hawaiʻi. Comply with all Hawaiistate quarantine regulations for imports – see bit.ly/2lvv1At. Contact Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture plant quarantine with questions at (808) 832-0566.

     Have all plants and propagative plant materials inspected by HDOA PQ inspectors upon entry into the state.


The only known insect vector of citrus greening disease, Diaphorina citri, the Asian citrus psyllid. USDA photo
     Clearly label all parcels brought into the state by mail or cargo, with the words "Plant Materials" or "Agricultural Commodities" for ease of inspection.

     Provide an invoice or packing manifest to PQ inspectors listing the contents and quantities of the commodities imported.

     Follow all USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service quarantine regulations for interstate movement and the importation of citrus from other countries. This may include citrus seeds and other propagative plant materials. Contact USDA APHIS with questions - (808) 838-2780.

Purchase plants locally from a reputable source.

     Contact National Clean Plant Centers for plant material; Hawaiʻi has a center.


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HAWAIIAN CONSERVATION ALLIANCE is asking the public to weigh in on its website conservationconnections.org. Conservation Alliance describes it as a "one-stop shop for all environmental stewardship opportunities happening across the state of Hawaiʻi," including volunteering, jobs, internships, community events, and more. Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance is evaluating the function, efficacy, and reach of conservationconnections.org, and urges those interested to take a short, ten-minute survey to provide feedback and suggestions on the usability and functionality of the Conservation Connections website. Take the survey at surveymonkey.com/r/connections19_survey.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū
Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11

Ho‘oponopono Demonstration, Wednesday, Sept. 11, -Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Aunty Mahealani Kuamo‘o-Henry and friends journey through the teachings of Ho‘opono Pono Ke Ala. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Registration Open: Coffee Filter Art, Thursday, Sept. 12-17, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Sept. 18,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Sept. 12, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197


FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Sept. 13, -Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Community Dance, Friday, Sept. 13, Cooper CenterVolcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org


SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Macadamia Nut Pest Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Alyssa Cho, CTAHR, presents. Learn to manage pests in the orchard, with a focus on macadamia felted coccid - applications for use of application equipment on eligible farms after training. Free event, snack provided. Limited space, registration required. 430-1876, bigislandmacnut@gmail.com


Birth of Kahuku, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy-to-moderate hike. nps.gov/havo


Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Sept. 14, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.orgfacebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii


Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Saturday, Sept. 14, Kīlauea Iki Overlook Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile hike (one way). $80/person. Register online. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.orgfhvnp.org


Zentangle Knot Work Celtic Inspired with Ellen O‘Dunn, Saturday, Sept. 14, Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided - returning students encouraged to bring favorite supplies. Experience with Zentangle recommended by not necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com


SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Sept. 15, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Registration Open: Painting, Tuesday, Sept. 17-23, Kahuku ParkHawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place Tuesday, Sept. 24,  Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Sept. 17, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org


New Discoveries in Hawai‘i Lava Tubes, Tuesday, Sept. 17, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Cave biologist and UH associate professor Dr. Megan Porter introduces the unique community of lava tube animals found on the island. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo


ONGOING
Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Wednesday, September 11, 2019

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Ready to sail the Alenuihaha Channel between Hawaiʻi Island and Maui on the Veterans for Peace Mission, the Golden Rule

is rigged in Hilo. On board, dockside, are James Akau, Helen Jaccard, Aaron Black, Joe Scarola, Keith Oney, and Alex Franceschini. 
Photos from Veterans for Peace Golden Rule Project
WITH A KAʻŪ CREW MEMBER ONBOARD, THE GOLDEN RULE SET SAIL FOR PEACE yesterday, from Hiloto Maui, arriving this morning. The crew includes Pāhala resident James Akau. The 30-foot wooden sail boat is on an anti-nuclear warfare mission throughout the Hawaiian Islands this fall and onto the Marshall Islandsin January. The Golden Rule will sail to Guam, Okinawa, South Korea, then onto Japanfor the 75th Anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, in 2020. Here is the story of the Golden Rule:

The Golden Rule was originally captained
by a retired Navy commander who sailed
for peace, opposing nuclear testing in
the Marshall Islands. 
     In 1958, the Golden Rule, captained by former U.S Navy commander Albert Bigelow (1906-1993), left SanPedroHarbor in Californiawith the publicly stated purpose of sailing into the nuclear test zone in the Marshall Islands. This was a protest against the testing and deployment by the United Statesof nuclear weapons. Twice, the U.S. Coast Guard stopped and boarded the boat. The crew was arrested and returned to Honolulu– and jail.

     In 1959, Bigelow, working with the American Friends Service Committee (Quakers), played a prominent role in commissioning the writing of a play, Which Way the Wind by Philip Lewis, about the threat of nuclear weapons. It was performed on both coasts, with Bigelow as Narrator.

     The play and the Golden Rule peace boat sank from view for over 50 years, until 2010, when a long-neglected and abandoned vessel sank off the boatyard at Field's Landing in Humboldt Bay in California. After some research, the boat was found to be the Golden Rule. Local chapters of Veterans For Peace, with a diverse group of volunteers, restored the boat to a sailworthy condition. She was relaunched in 2015 into Humboldt Bay, which remains her home base. The reborn Golden Rule sails to advocate for nuclear abolition, and to demonstrate that bravery and tenacity can overcome militarism.

     In 2017, retired physician Jack Irvine, pursuing his interest in the Golden Rule and  in Albert Bigelow, rediscovered the play, Which Way the Wind, with its connection to the boat, Veterans For Peace, and Bigelow. He inspired a small group of volunteers, who share concerns about this country and the threat of conventional and nuclear war. They made a commitment to take action and to help support the Golden Rule Project, a National Project of Veterans For Peace.
     See more at vfpgoldenruleproject.org.


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UH Hilo ranks first in the nation in ethnic diversity. Photo from UH Hilo 
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI AT HILO IS THE MOST ETHNICALLY DIVERSE CAMPUS in the country, according to the 2020 U.S. News & World Report's college rankings. UH Hilo's diversity index is 77 percent, followed by Rutgers University in New Jersey at 76 percent and University of Nevada – Las Vegas at 75 percent.
     Data was derived from each institution's fall 2018 total undergraduate degree-seeking student body, as reported to U.S. News & World Report. In Fall 2018, the UH Hilo student body was comprised of 22.4 percent Asian, 36.1 percent Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, 22.5 percent white, and 13.9 percent of two or more races.
     The Chronicle of Higher Education 2018 Almanac named UH Hilo the most diverse four-year public university in the nation.
     Said U.H.-HIlo Chancellor Bonnie D. Irwin, "We are proud to serve such a diverse group of students. The assets they bring to UH Hilo enrich our community and help us provide an inclusive, high-quality education for all of our students."

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KAʻŪ YOUTH CAN JOIN GIRLS EXPLORING MATH AND SCIENCE. Registration is open to Kaʻū students for the annual event for fifth graders. Sponsored by the American Association of University Women, Kona Branch, it will be held on Dec. 10 at King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel.
     The mission of the American Association of University Women is to advance equity for women and girls though advocacy, education, and research.
     This annual day of discovery features hand-on workshops and exhibits led by local women volunteers who work in math and science-oriented careers, and who show the girls how they use math, science, and technology in their daily work. The program is designed to stimulate interest and bolster the confidence of girls in these fields, as well as provide positive female role models, and may also stimulate a girl's interest in a new career goal.
     Last year over 330 girls attended the program. This year, registration forms were mailed to all West Hawaiʻi and Kaʻū schools on September 9.  Registration this year is "First Come, First Served" and will close when GEMS organizers reach their capacity of 336 girls. If there is still space, registrations postmarked by 10/09/19 will be accepted.
     Early registration gives assurance of a spot at this popular event, and to have a better chance of signing up for preferred workshops. 
     Registration fee is $20 and scholarships are available. No girl will be turned away because of financial need. Once the 336 available spots are filled, no registrations will be accepted. 
     The girls attending will receive a GEMS t-shirt, continental breakfast, and visit interesting hands-on exhibits. Then they will attend three different workshops, where they will have fun with science, technology, engineering, and math. They will have lunch at the resort.

Some of the GEMS professionals. Photo from kona-hi.aauw.net
     Some of the workshops this year are: Underwater Adventure, Marine Science, Slime Time, Robotics, Anchialine Pools, Animal Doctors, Dig into the Past,Whale Sharks, Light and Reflection, Bridge Engineering, Creative Computer Programming, How Rainbows Solve Mysteries, the Skin Doctor is In, Animal Doctors, Turn Your Phone into a 3D Hologram Projector, and more.

     Some responses as to what girls learned in prior years: "We need to protect fish and animals and keep oceans clean."; "Stay fit and live longer."; "People litter and trash is harming animals."; "Women can do stuff men can do."; "Always follow your dream."; "We do physics everyday."; "Cooking uses math."; and "Girls are awesome."
     All fifth grade girls residing in the West Hawaiʻi School complex and Kaʻū who attend public, private, or home schools are welcome. Sponsorship of girls by individuals or businesses will be accepted. For more information about GEMS, to volunteer or sponsor a girl, or to request a registration packet, contact Cindy Armer, GEMS chairperson at cbarmer@hotmail.com or 808-896-7180. Applications are also available at Kona-hi.aauw.net.

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TODAY IS PATRIOT DAY, which commemorates the attacks of September 11th, 2001. To honor the nearly 3,000 dead, all departments and agencies of the U.S. government display United Statesflags and state flags at half-staff, by order of Congress, and direction from Pres. Donald Trump and Gov. David Ige. "A moment of silence was observed at Eastern Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims of 9-11," states a release from the governor's office.

     Ige wrote, "Today we honor and remember those whose lives were lost on 9/11. Let us recognize our heroes, support the survivors and families of victims, give thanks to those who serve the people, and protect our country and renew our commitment to preserving America's spirit, by looking to our country's past, present, and future." Read the 9/11 Remembrance Day proclamation at ow.ly/an2F50w5Q3A.

     Rep. Tulsi Gabbard wrote: " As diverse as our country is, we stand united as Americans and we are there for each other, especially during the darkest of moments. When we stand together, united by our love for each other and for our country, there is no challenge we cannot overcome. #NeverForget

     "I love our country. It's why I decided to enlist after 9/11, why I serve in Congress, and why I'm offering to serve as your commander in chief — to protect you, our Constitution, our freedom."

     State Sen. Kai Kahele said that on 9/11, he and his Air Force Pilot Training class watched the burning NorthTower of the WorldTradeCenterafter American Airlines Flight 11 flew into it, then watched United Airlines Flight 175 fly into the SouthTower. He worried that his mother, a United Airlines Flight Attendant, might be in the air. He said his first deployment in the National Guard was in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, and that 18 years later, "it is difficult for me to comprehend that we are still at war in Afghanistan. For all but six months of my 18 year military career, I have seen a nation and a military at war.

     "On this day, we remember and honor those that lost their lives on September 11th, 2001. Of the nearly 3,000 people that died that day, nine of them were from Hawaiʻi or had Hawaiʻi ties: Rich Lee, Heather Ho, Maile Hale, Richard Keane, Patricia Colodner, David Laychak, Georgine Corrigan, Christine Snyder, and Michael Collins.
     "Today, as a country, we pause and remember those who lost their lives. We say their names and hold them tight in our hearts, our minds, and our memories where they live forever. May God bless their souls, may He bless their families, and may He bless these United States of America."


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Various types of vaping devices. CDC image
A HAWAIʻI ISLAND TEEN WAS HOSPITALIZED WITH SEVERE RESPIRATORY ILLNESS this week. Hawai‘i Department of Health is investigating the illness as the first possible case of vaping-associated serious lung injury in the state. DOH reports that health officials are "aggressively gathering patient information to determine the cause of the illness." The individual is still hospitalized and receiving treatment.
     According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 450 potential or confirmed cases of severe lung injury related to vaping have been reported, including at least six deaths in 33 states and one U.S. territory. CDC indicated that many of these cases reported using illicit cannabinoid products, such as THC, when vaping.
A vaping device,
sold for use with
cannabinoids.
     DOH continues to urge physicians to be on alert for signs of severe respiratory illness among patients who recently used vaping products, including e-cigarettes and THC products, and to report cases. Tuesday, DOH sent a medical advisory with guidance to all physicians statewide. To date, there have been no confirmed cases in Hawai‘i of lung injuries associated with vaping.
     CDC suggests that lung illnesses after vaping are likely linked to chemical exposure, but has not identified any product or substance common to all cases of acute severe pulmonary disease associated with vaping.
     Health Director Bruce Anderson said, "We are cautioning people about using e-cigarettes and advise against using unregulated THC-containing vaping products. We are monitoring the situation locally and nationally, and coordinating with federal and state partners to stay up-to-date on the latest information available."
     Symptoms of acute severe pulmonary disease associated with vaping or use of an e-cigarette device may include: cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, weight loss, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever. Anyone who uses e-cigarette products should monitor themselves for symptoms and promptly seek medical attention for any health concerns.
     DOH advises people to avoid e-cigarette products from off the street and not modify e-cigarette products or add any substances that are not intended by the manufacturer. People should avoid vaping illicit THC products, as the available evidence from other states shows many of the injury cases had exposure to such products. E-cigarette products should never be used by youth, young adults, pregnant women, or adults who do not currently use tobacco products.
     For anyone who wants to quit smoking or vaping, the Hawai‘i Tobacco Quitline offers free FDA-approved nicotine-replacement therapy and assistance regardless of insurance status. Call 1-800-QUITNOW or visit hawaiiquitline.org. Those concerned about their health after using an e-cigarette product should contact their health care provider. For medical advice, the public can also call the Hawai‘i Poison Center Hotline at 1-800-222-1222, which is staffed 24/7 with trained nurses, pharmacists, and toxicologists, or visit their website.
     Data from the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System survey and Youth Risk Behavior Survey show that 25.5 percent of Hawai‘i high school students currently smoke e-cigarettes, which is twice the national average. Hawai‘i is second in the nation for e-cigarette use amongst high school students, just behind Colorado.


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A wahine from Kaʻū High's Girls Volleyball team flies into the air, a Kealakehe WaveRider matching her.
Photo by Julia Neal
KAʻŪ TROJANS VOLLEYBALL hosted the Kealakehe WaveRiders last night. Junior Varsity played two strong sets, but lost to Kealakehe, 25 to 26 and 25 to 20. Varsity also showed its strength, but Kealakehe took all three sets, 25 to 17, 25 to 15, and 25 to 19.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū
Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12

Registration Open: Coffee 
Filter Art, Thursday, Sept. 12-17, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Sept. 18,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Sept. 12, United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197


FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Sept. 13, -Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Community Dance, Friday, Sept. 13, Cooper CenterVolcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org


SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Macadamia Nut Pest Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Alyssa Cho, CTAHR, presents. Learn to manage pests in the orchard, with a focus on macadamia felted coccid - applications for use of application equipment on eligible farms after training. Free event, snack provided. Limited space, registration required. 430-1876, bigislandmacnut@gmail.com


Birth of Kahuku, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy-to-moderate hike. nps.gov/havo


Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Sept. 14, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.orgfacebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii


Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Saturday, Sept. 14, Kīlauea Iki Overlook Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile hike (one way). $80/person. Register online. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.orgfhvnp.org


Zentangle Knot Work Celtic Inspired with Ellen O‘Dunn, Saturday, Sept. 14, Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided - returning students encouraged to bring favorite supplies. Experience with Zentangle recommended by not necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com


SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Sept. 15, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Registration Open: Painting, Tuesday, Sept. 17-23, Kahuku ParkHawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place Tuesday, Sept. 24,  Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Sept. 17, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org


New Discoveries in Hawai‘i Lava Tubes, Tuesday, Sept. 17, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Cave biologist and UH associate professor Dr. Megan Porter introduces the unique community of lava tube animals found on the island. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Mtg., asking for input from Kaʻū residents on what Kaʻū needs, happens Wednesday, Sept. 18 at  at Pāhala Community Center. Agenda TBA. oha.org

Kanaka Tree in Concert, Wednesday, Sept. 18, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Hawaiian music. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


ONGOING
Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, September 12, 2019

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Manākaʻa Fishing Village is the highest priority for preservation, according to PONC scores, in 2020.
See story, below. Photo from alakahakaitrail.org
A KAʻŪ FIVE-O APPROACH TO AG THEFT is being adopted by farmers who are taking advice from professional investigators. Hawaiʻi Police Department Agricultural Investigator Shane Muramaru, along with pig farmer and Kaʻū Police Officer Dayne Shibuya, shared strategies Tuesday evening with Kaʻū farmers in Pāhala. They said that Community Policing Officer Shawn Ibara will work with farmers who know the lay of the land, and recommend ways to deter and catch thieves.

     Police and farmers talked about the days when coffee pickers drove into the farms with their own trucks to go to work and bags of coffee were left alongside roads for pick up, without a worry about thievery. More recently and more pronounced in Kona than Kaʻū, farmers are experiencing theft. To reduce it, they drive their pickers into the fields and bring them out, keeping track of the harvest and moving bags of coffee cherry to processing immediately. Farmers employ hidden cameras to catch thieves. They also participate in Neighborhood Watch programs with other farmers. When thieves know farmers are hunting for them, they go somewhere else, said Shibuya. He encouraged farmers to announce that they are combing their farms for thieves.


     Muramaru, who was known for his Parker Ranch Five-O approach in Kamuela, said that when thieves "know people are watching, that's big."
At the meeting in Pāhala, ag thief investigator Shane Muramaru urges
farmers and land managers to call 911 if there's a theft in progress. Police 
officers said they are willing to learn the lay of the land to help 
locate thieves quickly. Photo by Julia Neal
     Shibuya said, "Bad boys are going to worry when they know we are out there," with the community watching.

     Both Muramaru and Shibuya stressed the importance of photos to convict thieves. They said security cameras have become more sophisticated and less expensive, and can communicate directly with the farmer, providing evidence and alerts that theft is taking place. Muramaru gave example of a taro farmer in Waipiʻo setting up a secret camera in his loʻi, taro patch, in the rocks at ground level, recording the people walking through. Even theft from an avocado tree in the yard of a house can be prosecuted, said Muramaru, pointing to three months in jail served by a thief.

     The police officers cautioned farmers against confronting thieves and urged a call to 911. It was suggested that those answering the 911 calls be educated in the locations of farms. Muramaru, with extensive experience at Parker Ranch and HawaiianHomeLandsin Kamuela, said that placing signage with the farms' names can help police find the spot when addresses are not obvious. Also suggested were the posting of Neighborhood Watch and No Trespassing signs.

     Learning to describe a thief is important, said Muramaru, and knowing the size of landmarks on the property can help. Knowing the height of a fence can help a farmer estimate the height of a thief if he is standing next to it. Being able to describe the design of a thief's tattoo has become an asset to identifying criminals. A photo of a tattoo can help catch a thief.

     Even when theft is unwitnessed, call the police non-emergency line at 935-3311, police urged. Shibuya said to always call in a theft in progress. "When it's in progress, we get excited." Muramaru said that Kaʻū is lucky, in that police officers working on Kaʻū ag theft are from Kaʻū and know the land.
     Read more in future Kaʻū News Briefson ag theft. Learn about requirements for farmers to keep receipts, and other proof of ownership and sales, to help police trace stolen agricultural products from the marketplace back to the innocent farmer.


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PONC wants to preserve the area of Kawala, in white, where Manākaʻa 
Fishing Village is located. Map from Big Island Video News

MANĀKAʻA FISHING VILLAGE in Kaʻū ranked number one in the scoring to prioritize properties to acquire through PONC in 2020. The 348 acre parcel is adjacent to the Waikapuna property that is under contract for acquisition through PONC and state funding.

     With approval of the meeting minutes by PONC, Manākaʻa Fishing Village site will be included in the 2019 annual PONC report to the mayor at the end of the year. After negotiations and the purchase from its owners, the land would be deeded to a nonprofit organization and stewarded with help from local volunteers and workers.
     Of the 17 proposals before PONC, the Haloa ʻĀina RoyalHawaiianSandalwoodForestin the ahupuaʻa of Kealakekua ranked second. Lands in North Kohalafrom Hapuʻu to Kapanala ranked third. PohueBay, makai of Ocean View, ranked number 12. See more on the PONC list in future Kaʻū News Briefs.

     Manāka‘a FishingVillage is an undeveloped coastal parcel in the ahupua‘a of Kāwala, known for the Maniania Pali sea cliffs. These coastal lands below Nā‘ālehu have long been cherished by the Kaʻū community for subsistence fishing, cattle ranching, and cultural sites: heiau, burials, ahu, lava tubes, underground springs, and ancient house sites. "The Kaʻū community, Ala Kahakai Trail Association, and The Trust for PublicLand are working together to protect Manāka‘a from development and preserve this storied coastline so future generations can walk in the footsteps of their ancestors," says a statement from the Ala Kahakai Trail Association.


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SEVERE AND WIDESPREAD CORAL BLEACHING DUE TO WATER TEMPERATURE RISE is happening in Kaʻū reefs and other Hawaiian waters, according to Department of Land and Natural Resource's Division of Aquatic Resources. Predicted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, this bleaching event is occurring more severely in areas with clean water, which may be due to the "shading effect of dirty water reducing some of the stress from direct sunlight on these corals," states the DAR team.
DLNR infographic
     Dr. Jamison Gove, a NOAA Research Oceanographer, said, "Ocean temperatures remain well above average across much of the state. Areas along West Hawai‘i and Maui Nui are especially warm, as much as 3 to 3.5 degrees Fahrenheit above typical summertime temperatures. Warm ocean temperatures are expected to persist in the coming weeks, likely worsening the coral bleaching that has recently been observed across the islands."

     NOAA, DAR, and the Arizona State University Center for Global Discovery and Conservation Science have joined forces to collaborate on coral reef science, conservation, and management in Hawai‘i. The agencies created a coral bleaching alert card, which depicts six steps to take to reduce additional stress on corals during this bleaching event.
This map of Hawaii Island shows where coral bleaching has been reported by agencies and individuals. The more
reports, the better an idea the agencies working to help restore reefs will have of where they should focus their efforts.
Map from hawaiicoral.org
     Dr. Greg Asner, Director of ASU-GDCS, said his team, DAR, and NOAA use advanced aircraft and satellites to monitor main HawaiianIslandreefs. He said they launched hawaiicoral.org "to provide a simple but advanced platform that integrates coral observations made by residents and visitors with observations made from the air and Earth orbit. The outcome is a real-time monitoring system that informs citizens as fast as scientists are getting data. Together, we can not only monitor this terrible bleaching event, but also work to reduce secondary stress on the most impacted reefs. After the heatwave ends, we will have a good map with which to plan restoration efforts."



In 1958, the Golden Rule's crew attempted to stop U.S. 
atmospheric nuclear testing in the Marshall Islands by 
sailing from California to the Marshall Islands. They 
were arrested for their efforts. 1958 Golden Rule 
captain and crew: William Huntington, Capt. Albert 
Bigelow, Orion Sherwood, and George Willoughby. 
Photo from Swathmore Peace Collection

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A MARSHALLESE WELCOME on Maui greeted the Golden Rule sailing peace boat yesterday after its trip from Hiloto Maʻalea Harbor on Maui. Golden Rule Project manager Helen Jaccard, on board the Golden Rule, said the crossing featured "the best weather you can get, given the difficulty of the Alenuihaha Channel. The boat rolled and corkscrewed a lot, so it was a difficult transit. The crew was able to sail without the engine for most of the time in the channel. All crew performed admirable and every one of them was a necessary part of the successful transit."

     More than 20 Marshallese arrived at the dock to welcome the crew with a traditional "jinlap" greeting, which includes singing and giving lei. Jaccard described the gifts as "beautiful seashell lei." The Marshallese honored the Golden Rule for its peace mission in the 1950s to stop nuclear testing, including blowing up Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands, and its continued peace voyages throughout Hawaiʻi this Fall and to the Marshall Islands, Guam, Okinawa, Korea, and Japan next year on the 75th anniversary of the U.S. bombing of Hiroshima. The project is sponsored by Veterans for Peace.

Bikini Atoll, Marshall Islands, 1954. In the Castle Bravo test, the U.S. 
detonated a 15-megaton device equivalent to a thousand Hiroshima 
blasts. Photo from Swathmore Peace Collection

     A statement from the Golden Rule Project regarding the voyage to the Marshall Islands: "In December, 2019, the Captain and crew of the Golden Rule will sail to the Marshall Islands, where the U.S. nuclear testing from 1946 to 1958 blew up several islands and atolls, and radiated many Marshallese, who are still suffering from the effects of the nuclear explosions. The combined explosive power of all the bombs dropped on the Marshall Islandsduring that 12-year period equals 1.6 Hiroshima-size explosions per day." See washingtonpost.com/sf/national/2015/11/27/a-ground-zero-forgotten/?utm_term=.e03eb948600.
     The 30th Hawaiʻi state legislature issued a certificate of welcome to the Golden Rule, wishing her crew a "successful journey" of two-and-a half years sailing the Pacific "to support the United Nations Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, raise awareness about environmental and human costs of military and nuclear activities, and support efforts to stop the possibility of nuclear war."

 In Honolulu, protesters of nuclear tests and of the arrests of the Golden Rule 
crew. Photo from Quaker House, Honolulu, collection

     The crew on the leg of the voyage from Hiloto Maui was comprised of James Akau, of Pāhala, and from Hawaiʻi Island: Keith Oney, Joe Scarola, Alex Fanceschini, and Arron Blackman, along with Jaccard.

     To donate, and more, contact Helen Jaccard at 206-992-6364 or vfpgoldenruleproject@
gmail.com.
     Visit vfpgoldenrule.org.

Also contact Ann Wright, Veterans for Peace-Hawaiʻi, 808-7411141, annw1946@gmail.com.
       See the documentary online, Making Waves: The Rebirth of the Golden Rule at vimeo.com/250517563. Read more in yesterday's Kaʻū News Briefs.

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THE MERCY RULE in Big Island Interscholastic Federation play was modified at this month's Athletic Directors Meeting, reported Kalei Namohala, Kaʻū High Athletic Director and BIIF Football Coordinator. The Mercy Rule for games that the Kaʻū Trojans play is now: When a team is up by 35-points in the game, the clock will be run, without stopping, if both schools' administrators are in agreement. This effectively makes games that are heavily one-sided, shorter.


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2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Fri., Sept. 13, , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū
Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:
Fri., Sept. 13, , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe

Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Sept. 13, -Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Community Dance, Friday, Sept. 13, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org


SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Macadamia Nut Pest Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Alyssa Cho, CTAHR, presents. Learn to manage pests in the orchard, with a focus on macadamia felted coccid - applications for use of application equipment on eligible farms after training. Free event, snack provided. Limited space, registration required. 430-1876, bigislandmacnut@gmail.com


Birth of Kahuku, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy-to-moderate hike. nps.gov/havo


Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Sept. 14, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.orgfacebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii


Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Saturday, Sept. 14, Kīlauea Iki Overlook Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile hike (one way). $80/person. Register online. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.orgfhvnp.org


Zentangle Knot Work Celtic Inspired with Ellen O‘Dunn, Saturday, Sept. 14, 10a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided - returning students encouraged to bring favorite supplies. Experience with Zentangle recommended by not necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Sept. 14, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com


SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Sept. 15, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Registration Open: Painting, Tuesday, Sept. 17-23, Kahuku Park, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place Tuesday, Sept. 24,  Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Sept. 17, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org


New Discoveries in Hawai‘i Lava Tubes, Tuesday, Sept. 17, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Cave biologist and UH associate professor Dr. Megan Porter introduces the unique community of lava tube animals found on the island. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Mtg., asking for input from Kaʻū residents on what Kaʻū needs, happens Wednesday, Sept. 18 at  at Pāhala Community Center. Agenda TBA. oha.org

Kanaka Tree in Concert, Wednesday, Sept. 18, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Hawaiian music. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Registration Open: Colorful Craft, Thursday, Sept. 19-24, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


ONGOING
Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Friday, September 13, 2019

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Pāʻauʻau Gluch on Aug. 25, 2018. The flooding was attributed to Hurricane Lane. Photo by Julia Neal
PĀʻAUʻAU GULCH, which raged in the year 2000, its floodwater smashing through the Highway 11 bridge and ripping up the road at Pāhala, is the subject of new planning for flood management. The County Council last week funded a study of Hawaiʻi Island streams to help design flood management systems – such as bridges, culverts, and levees. The program, under a cooperative effort by U.S. Geological Survey and Hawaiʻi County Department of Public Works, received $46,672 from the county to continue the program, through September 2020.
     The council heard from Director of Public Works David Yamamoto said the continued research is important due to the unpredictability of flooding. The study began in 2006. He said the amount is part of a $60,000 fund for USGS to study eight streams on Hawaiʻi Island. Pāʻauʻau Gulch is one of those streams. He said next year, the information gathered by the study will be used to "decide where the focus should be directed" in future efforts.
Topographical map of Pāhala, showing Pāʻauʻau Gluch
and the monitoring station location. USGS map
    Yamamoto said information from the study has also been used by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to track and respond to major storms, and by Federal Environmental Management Administration – in its flood insurance studies, which affects insurance rates for property owners.
     Last August saw the worst flooding of the gulch in the last 6 years, when the stream flow rate went from the average normal of about 1.5 cubic feet per second to peaking at 270 cfs on Aug. 25, 2018, due to Hurricane Lane.

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THREATS OF DEATH AND HARM TO GOV. DAVID IGE AND OTHERS were reported in a press conference today. Ige denounced threats and hate speak against those on both sides of the  Thirty Meter Telescope issue.
     Hundreds to sometimes thousands of Protectors of Maunakea gather around the Maunakea Access Road, which goes to the summit, to prevent construction trucks from reaching the TMT site. The encampment is in its 61st day. In the meantime, protest marches have been held on several islands and elsewhere, while smaller groups stand in support of building, on Maunakea, the largest telescope on the planet.
     Ige urged understanding between opposing groups. "Today's press conference is not about whether TMT should be built, or how this situation will be solved… (It's) about how we speak to one another, and how we treat one another while we work toward this path of resolution. As governor of the state of Hawaiʻi, I'm calling on everyone responsible for these examples of cyberbullying and hateful speech to stop – immediately. Personal attacks and threats of violence have no place in America –  and certainly no place here, in Hawaiʻi. For those who claim to be protesting Hawaiian values, to resort to these tactics, is disappointing, irresponsible, and very painful for me to see."
     He said he has also seen comments of "terrible and racist things" about protesters online. "I completely denounce these kinds of horrible attacks against those opposed to TMT." He said that "whatever happens with this project, those kinds of postings are not acceptable here. They don't represent who we are, and I urge the public to completely reject them… Hawaiʻi deserves better."
Gov. David Ige, in green, speaks about harmful language being used, mostly online, from both sides of the Thirty
Meter Telescope stalemate. He is joined by Department of Hawaiian Homelands Director William Aila Jr., Department
of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda, and Attorney General Claire Connors. Image from the governor's office
     In a Facebook post yesterday, Ige took up the issue of a Hawaiian flag that was cut with a saw when law enforcement officers took down an unpermitted building in the protester's encampment. The governor said Hawaiʻi law enforcement officers "serve proudly under the state flag, and they would never intentionally damage it. Last week, protesters used screws to attach the state flag to plywood and then nailed additional pieces of wood over the flag to block entry to an unauthorized structure on Mauna Kea. The screw heads were stripped to prevent removal of the flag with a screwdriver. As they do in their jobs every day, they decided to move quickly in a difficult situation, and in this case, a state flag was damaged in the process.

     "Protester tactics such as putting the flag across an entrance, then claiming officers didn't respect it and crying 'assault' and 'attack' as they are peacefully doing their jobs, were designed to interfere unfairly with law enforcement activities and produce an unnecessary reaction.

     "I am working very hard to resolve the issues on Mauna Keawhile ensuring the safety of all. Law enforcement actions have been and will continue to be focused on safety and security. #GovSetsItStraightMaunakea #TMT #Maunakea"
     Hawaiʻi Attorney General Claire Connors said officials are "concerned about some of the language" seen in online posts, especially since the demolition. She said the comments have "created a consistent and repeated narrative that we believe falsely characterizes law enforcement" as "out to get" or "harm" TMT protesters or others "that they are sworn to protect."
     Connors gave examples – one from the alert that came from the encampment at Puʻuhuluhulu where the group asked for support from possible impending law enforcement action – which uses the language "excessive force" and "punish and suppress our people." She said that Hawaiʻi officers address law breaking appropriately, and that "that is not excessive force." She said the arrests in July of 38 people, mostly kūpuna, were carried out respectfully and "with utmost care, as much as they could under the circumstances."
Examples of online posts generating concern among officials, relating to the TMT protest.
  Image from the governor's office
     She also pointed to a $5,000 reward for the name of the "guy who cut the flag." Connors said placing "a bounty" on the head of a law enforcement officer for "doing his job in an untenable situation" is "disturbing and deeply concerning – it's dangerous." She also said other state employees or those associated with TMT have "been targeted" with phrases such as "A traitor to his people," and "Time for the Hawaiians to start assassinating these terrorists," and threats of kidnapping. Some threats, said Connors, included the picture, name, phone number, and other personal information. She also said at least one state employee received a voice message, which included a wish for the death of the employee.
     Connors said investigation and prosecution of any threats or actions are on a case by case basis.
     Department of Public Safety Director Nolan Espinda said that, as public officials, those giving the press conference were prepared for "a certain amount of public criticism that will be directed" at them. He said that a post like the one offering a reward, against a law enforcement officer and public servant, who "day in and day out, puts his life on the line, is shameful, and should not be condoned... no employee should be targeted for doing their job."
     Department of Hawaiian Homelands Director William Aila Jr. said the fear of public officials is that "someone will be incited by this negative rhetoric" to attack a public employee or their family.
     See the press conference at facebook.com/GovernorDavidIge/videos/678576249287616.

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NO TSUNAMI THREAT from a 5.4 magnitude earthquake near Tongatoday at , states PacificTsunamiWarningCenter.


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A SCHOOL SHOOTING SAFETY AND PREPAREDNESS ACT was introduced yesterday into congress by Reps. Tulsi Gabbard, Lucy McBath (GA-06), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05). The bill would create a federal definition for "school shooting," to avoid subjective reporting.

     The bill would require the Secretary of Education, Department of Justice, and Department of Health and Human Services, to publish annual reports on indicators of school crime. The reports would cover the number of shootings, number of people killed, demographics of shooters and victims, motivation of shooters, types of firearms and ammunition used, how the firearm was acquired, and more.

Students outside Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary School on March 14, 2018, holding signs in solidarity with a 
nationwide protest against gun violence. Photo from Kaʻū High
      The bill would also track information on the existence or absence of safety and prevention measures at the time of the shooting, such as building designs, communication and response plans, and more.
     Said Gabbard, "Classrooms should be a safe place where parents can have peace of mind that their children will be safe and free to learn. This legislation will help us to gather objective data to better understand how we can come together to prevent the tragedy of mass shootings occurring in our schools."

     Said McBath, "Any instance of gun violence in a school is unacceptable, and it is our duty to protect our nation's children and do all we can to stop school shootings. We can all work together to establish reporting requirements, be honest about this crisis, and stand up for future generations. Our bill will measure this horrible problem so that Americans can solve it together."

     Said Hayes, "This bill begins to address a serious problem born of inaction. We can't manage a problem that we have not measured. It is critical that we gather as much information as possible to prevent future school shootings."

     The Act is supported by Everytown for Gun Safety.
     Gabbard is an advocate for common sense gun violence prevention policy – including state grant funds for evidence-based school safety programs. She supports the establishment of universal background checks, banning bump stocks and assault weapons, and measures to prevent 3D printing of guns.

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SHOULD NOAA EMPLOYEES BE AFRAID OF THE PRESIDENT? Sen. Mazie Hirono and 13 Senate Democrats wrote to U.S. Department of Commerce Inspector General Peggy Gustafson, asking whether Commerce Department officials threatened to fire National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration employees for "contradicting the President's false assertions about the projected path of Hurricane Dorian."
     NOAA operates the Central Pacific Center in Honolulu and the National Hurricane Center which keep track of and issues forecasts about major storms, especially hurricanes.
     The senators write that reports indicate officials at NOAA warned employees "against contradicting the President, regardless of the veracity of his statements and the negative impact they may have." In their letter, the senators denounced "the administration's repeated attempts to censor, withhold, and undermine science for partisan political gain at the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and the Interior as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency."
     On Sept. 1, Pres. Trump tweeted about Hurricane Dorian, warning that beyond Florida, "South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama will most likely be hit (much) harder than anticipated by the storm."
     Birmingham National Weather Service tweeted that the hurricane would remain too far east for Alabamato be impacted. The Washington Post reported that an agency-wide directive issued later that day "was interpreted as a warning to NOAA staff against contradicting the President."

     On Sept. 4, The Washington Post also reported that a second directive, "warning scientists and meteorologists not to speak out" was handed down, after Trump showed a map "modified to support his claims that Alabama had been in the hurricane's path," states the letter. On Sept. 6, NOAA officials released a statement, attributed to an unnamed spokesperson, that supported the President's claim that Alabamahad been at risk.

     The senators wrote, "Scientists within the federal government work for the American people, not for private industry or the President's personal vanity. Individuals and families across the country rely on weather forecasting to determine everything from what they wear each day to the decision to evacuate a home during extreme weather events. As deadly extreme weather becomes more and more common, maintaining public trust in these reports becomes increasingly important. Agency officials should not be sacrificing trustworthy weather reporting for political gain."

     The senators requested information about the circumstances surrounding the past week's events within NOAA, including: Did department officials, who are not subject matter experts, suppress or alter – or are they actively suppressing or altering – scientific products or communications? Were department officials pressured or directed by the White House to take the actions reported or to overrule career staff, and are any of those actions illegal? Did department officials take actions that affect NOAA's "ability to fulfill its mission to understand and predict changes in climate, weather, oceans, and coasts, to share that knowledge and information with others, and to conserve and manage coastal and marine ecosystems and resources?"
     The full text of the letter to Inspector General Gustafson is available here.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:
Sat., Sept. 14, , Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū


Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe
Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
SATURDAY, SEPT. 14

Macadamia Nut Pest Workshop, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Alyssa Cho, CTAHR, presents. Learn to manage pests in the orchard, with a focus on macadamia felted coccid - applications for use of application equipment on eligible farms after training. Free event, snack provided. Limited space, registration required. 430-1876, bigislandmacnut@gmail.com


Birth of Kahuku, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy-to-moderate hike. nps.gov/havo


Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Sept. 14, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.orgfacebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii


Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Saturday, Sept. 14, Kīlauea Iki Overlook Parking Lot, HVNP. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile hike (one way). $80/person. Register online. Park entrance fees may apply. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.orgfhvnp.org


Zentangle Knot Work Celtic Inspired with Ellen O‘Dunn, Saturday, Sept. 14, Volcano Art Center. All art supplies provided - returning students encouraged to bring favorite supplies. Experience with Zentangle recommended by not necessary. Potluck. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org


Soul Town band performance, Saturday, Sept. 14, , Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com


SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Sept. 15, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Registration Open: Painting, Tuesday, Sept. 17-23, Kahuku ParkHawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place Tuesday, Sept. 24,  Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Sept. 17, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org


New Discoveries in Hawai‘i Lava Tubes, Tuesday, Sept. 17, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Cave biologist and UH associate professor Dr. Megan Porter introduces the unique community of lava tube animals found on the island. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Mtg., asking for input from Kaʻū residents on what Kaʻū needs, happens Wednesday, Sept. 18 at  at Pāhala Community Center. Agenda TBA. oha.org

Kanaka Tree in Concert, Wednesday, Sept. 18, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Hawaiian music. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Registration Open: Colorful Craft, Thursday, Sept. 19-24, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation



ONGOING
Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Saturday, September 14, 2019

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A USGS gas geochemist and colleagues from the United Kingdom carry multi-gas sensors as they approach the degassing 
fissure 8 cone during Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 eruption. The collaboration between HVO and UK universities allowed for 
better characterization of the aerosols emitted during the eruption, which, in turn, has better informed the larger 
volcanology community about the chemistry of these kinds of plumes. See Volcano Watch below.
USGS photo by P. Nadeau, August 2018
AMID THREATS TO SUE THE DEPARTMENT OF HAWAIIAN HOME LANDS, DHHL will seek a private law firm. In a press release on Friday, DHHL Chair William Aila, Jr.  said the agency wants advice on settling promises of money and land owed to DHHL by the State of Hawaiʻi. In focus is the Maunakea Access Road, where ownership is disputed between the state and DHHL. The state claims ownership, with its Department of Transportation is managing the road, where Protectors of Maunakea have blocked it in protest of building the Thirty Meter Telescope since July 13. Protectors and some public officials, including state Sen. Kai Kahele, say DHHL owns Maunakea Access Road.
     Four Protectors of Maunkea announced last week their intent to sue members of the Hawaiian Homes Commission and state Department of Transportation director Jade Butay, along with Attorney General Clare Conner, and the Thirty Meter Telescope International Observatory. The Protectors said in their statement that "the State of Hawai‘i pledged to enter into land exchanges to compensate the HHCA trust for 346 acres and that compensation has been held back from HHCA beneficiaries for 24 years."


     The plaintiffs from the Protectors' group are expected to be Edward Halealoha Ayau, Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele, Keliʻi "Skippy" Ioane, and Samuel Kaleikoa Kaʻeo. The suit was announced at a press conference in the Maunakea Protectors encampment, set up in protest of the TMT project.
     The Protectors' statement asserts that the state "caused and/or permitted" state law enforcement officers to arrest Hawaiian Homes kūpuna beneficiaries "with no rightful jurisdiction, control, or authority… while these beneficiaries engaged in peaceful assembly while observing under Kapu Aloha."

Seated: Edward Halealoha Ayau, Pualani Kanakaʻole Kanahele, and Samuel Kaleikoa Kaʻeo. 
Photo from Puʻuhonua O Puʻuhuluhulu Facebook
     The announcement also states they intend to sue the Thirty Meter Telescope project "for its planned construction activities to erect a structure and conduct industrial operations," as they are "in violation" of "Land Use Commission rules, land use classifications, and other provisions." They recommend TMT observatory abandon planned construction and seek "the required reclassification of the lands on which it plans to build the TMT from Conservation to Urban."

     Ayau said they take this action, "not because we try to make trouble or because we have nothing better to do. We do it as a sense of responsibility, of kuleana of what Kūhiō intended for this program


Congressman Jonah Kuhio
Kalanianaʻole
to be. If you read the purpose of the Commission Act, all of the programs of the Department of Hawaiian Homes Lands is intended to perpetuate the values and practices of the Hawaiʻi people."
     The Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, which set aside 200,000 acres for native Hawaiians, passed the U.S. Congress in 1920, with lobbying by Hawaiʻi's territorial congressman, Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole.
     Protectors of Maunakea's statement says, "Are we not perpetuating our values and practices by standing up for the Mauna? There is no guilt in what we're doing here. There is no fear in what we are doing here."

    Watch the press conference at Puʻuhonua o Puʻuhuluhulu Maunakea Facebook.
     At the end of August, the state Attorney General, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and DOT issued a statement that declared Maunakea Access Road belongs to DOT. DOT Deputy Director Ed Sniffen said, "State DOT has controlled and maintained Mauna Kea Access Road since it became part of our highways system in 2018. Prior to that time, sections of the road situated on Hawaiian Home Lands were maintained by the County of Hawai‘i pursuant to a Memorandum of Agreement between DHHL and the County of Hawai‘i."

     Aila said HHC was briefed by DHHL staff in January on the background of Act 14 and the "status of outstanding issues, which include the transfer of over 1,328 acres into DHHL's inventory. Resolving these issues is in the best interest of beneficiaries and the trust."


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A MEETING WILL BE HELD IN PĀHALA FOR AG PRODUCERS AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS in 2018 and 2019. They can apply for financial aid through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus. The federal Farm Service Agency will hold the outreach meeting on Sept. 30, from  to  at Kaʻū District Gym Multi-Purpose room. The Natural Resources Conservation Service will be on hand to discuss programs for producers and landowners.
     Other outreach meetings on Hawaiʻi Island will take place at Sept. 27,  at Pāhoa Community Center, and on Oct. 1, , CTAHR in Kealakekua.
     USDA "stressed the importance of producers to attend the outreach meetings so they can learn first-hand the records requirements necessary to document their losses in order to apply for assistance."

Halemaʻumaʻu plume from Highway 11, May 15, 2018. 
Ashfall affected crops last year.
Photo by firefighter Lizzy Stabo
     Al Frenzel, executive director of FSA for Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Basin, said, "There is no doubt that extreme weather has greatly impacted Hawaiʻi's agricultural producers over the last several years. Congress recently passed a disaster relief package which will benefit Hawaiʻi and Pacific Basin producers who have suffered from tropical storms, hurricanes, flooding, volcano eruption and typhoon-caused damages."
     WHIP+ Eligibility is available for eligible producers who have suffered eligible losses of certain crops, trees, bushes, or vines in counties with a Presidential Emergency Disaster Declaration or a Secretarial Disaster Designation. Disaster losses must have been a result of hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, typhoons, volcanic activity, snowstorms, or wildfires that occurred in 2018 or 2019.
     This includes Tropical Storms Gita, Maria, and Olivia; lava and VOG impacting Hawaiʻi County after the volcano eruption; Hurricane Lane; and Typhoons Mangkhut and Yutu.
     Producers in Counties that did not receive a disaster declaration or designation may still apply for WHIP+ but must provide supporting documentation to establish that the crops were directly affected by a qualifying disaster loss.
     Eligible crops include those for which federal crop insurance or Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program coverage is available, excluding crops intended for grazing. Grazing and livestock losses, other than milk losses, are covered by other disaster recovery programs offered through FSA, those losses are not eligible for WHIP+. A list of crops covered by crop insurance is available through USDA's Risk Management Agency Actuarial Information Browser.
     A list of counties that received qualifying disaster declarations and designations, plus more details, is available at farmers.gov/recover/whip-plus.

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Hoʻokena Beach Park, a popular beach for Kaʻū residents, will be closed on Friday. Photo by Bahia Delray
HOʻOKENA BEACH, frequently visited by Kaʻū residents, will close Friday, Sept. 20, while Hawai‘i County Department of Parks and Recreation conducts tree trimming work in all areas of the park, including the parking lot and around the pavilion.

     The Department apologizes for any inconvenience this park closure may cause, and thanks the public for their patience and understanding during this temporary closure.
     For more information, please call Parks and Recreation at (808) 961-8311.


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IN THE U.S., 87 PERCENT OF THE PEOPLE NEED OR CHOOSE TO RELY ON CARS on a daily basis, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics. WalletHub recently released a list of the best and worst cities for driving. Honolulu, the only city in Hawaiʻi in the study, ranked at 91, the tenth worst, among the 100 largest cities in the U.S. Average gas prices, annual hours in traffic congestion per auto commuter, and auto-repair shops per capita were some of the parameters used to calculate the ranking.
     Honolulu did rank ninth best city in the U.S. for public transportation. It has the highest number of public transport vehicles per 100,000 people, and is 13th highest in safety.
     Nationwide, drivers annually spend an average of more than 310 hours on the road – nearly 13 days, states WalletHub. "Add the costs of wasted time and fuel due to traffic congestion, and our collective tab comes to about $124 billion annually, or $1,700 per household."

     According to the American Society of Civil Engineers, America's highways and bridges are underfunded, with an $836 billion backlog of repairs needed. The World Economic forum ranks U.S. roads at 11th in quality out of 140 economically developed nations.
     Honolulu ranks 26th best in driving safety nationwide, and 35th best in Access to Vehicle Maintenance. Honolulu ranks 87th worst in Traffic and Infrastructure, and 96th worst in Cost of Ownership and Maintenance.

     While Honolulu does not rank highest for gas prices – San Francisco took that honor, at an average $4.13 per gallon – Honolulu did rank highest in the nation for car repair costs.
     View the full reports at wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-to-drive-in/13964 and wallethub.com/edu/cities-with-the-best-worst-public-transportation/65028/.

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VOLCANIC GASSES AND THE SCIENTISTS THAT STUDY THEM are the subject of this week's Volcano Watch, written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates:
     This week, a group of volcanic gas scientists from across the United States, including staff from the USGS HVO, gather at the Cascades Volcano Observatory in VancouverWA, for a workshop to improve and facilitate collaboration within the volcanic gas community during times of eruption or volcanic unrest. The attendees are a subset of a larger group of volcanologists that form CONVERSE (Community Network for Volcanic Eruption Response).

USGS personnel wear masks to filter out gases while in the field. 
USGS Photo
     During Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 lower East Rift Zone eruption and summit collapse, HVO worked around the clock to monitor, measure, and keep track of all aspects of the ever-changing volcanic activity. But HVO's staff, which numbered 25-30 at the time, couldn't do it alone, especially when it became clear that the eruption was not going to end after just a few days. Colleagues from other USGS volcano observatories, including those in AlaskaWashington, and California, cycled through the eruption response team, with some individuals assisting HVO staff for weeks at a time.
     In addition to USGS colleagues who assisted with the Kīlauea eruption response, university scientists were also integral to the effort in many ways. The University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo opened its doors to the entire eruption response team when HVO and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park were evacuated. Furthermore, UHH scientists played a crucial role in monitoring the eruption, particularly in terms of situational awareness through UAS (unmanned aircraft systems, or drones) and rapid measurements of changing lava chemistry.

     Still, USGS and UHH expertise is not limitless. In some cases, we needed to reach beyond our USGS and local university colleagues to other academic institutions for specialized expertise with certain instrumentation and measurement techniques.

     For example, HVO measures gas emission rates and the chemistry of volcanic volatiles, but there are also many tiny liquid and solid particles (aerosols) emitted in volcanic plumes. During the 2018 eruption response, HVO did not have the equipment or staff to adequately measure both gases and particles, so colleagues from universities in the United Kingdom were invited to Kīlauea to study the aerosol content of the eruptive plumes.

Sulfur gases are one type of gas studied by USGS scientists.
USGS photo
     Unfortunately, such collaborations are not always as easy or timely as they could be. The volcanology community within the United States and around the world is fragmented between various government agencies, including the USGS, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and others, as well as many other academic institutions, such as museums, universities, and colleges.

     This is where workshops like the one this week come in, with the goal of streamlining collaborations between these varied groups. CONVERSE, a research coordination network funded by the National Science Foundation, brings together volcanologists from many different institutions to enhance the ability of the volcanology community to work together on scientific efforts. The network will focus first on U.S. researchers, and eventually on international collaborations.

     Goals of CONVERSE include improved coordination during eruption response efforts so that critical data gaps – like aerosol particle measurements – are addressed. By facilitating smoother collaborations and, therefore, improved datasets, the volcanology community can more effectively advance understanding of magmatic and volcanic processes.

     CONVERSE is not focused specifically on volcanic volatiles, but is an interdisciplinary collaboration, with scientists specializing in other research areas, including seismology, deformation, modeling, petrology, and public communications. Each of the CONVERSE subgroups will have its own focused workshops, and will later come together to create a broad, interdisciplinary plan for studying future eruptions in the United States. In some of those groups, Kīlauea's 2018 eruption response will be a topic of much discussion: what went right during the eruption response, and where might we have been able to do better?

USGS scientist and drone operator. USGS photo 
     By asking such questions and bringing volcanologists from around the country together to answer them, CONVERSE aims to better monitor restless volcanoes. With more collaborative monitoring, we can collect more and higher quality data, and ultimately better understand how volcanoes work, including ours here in Hawaiʻi.

     Volcano Activity Updates

     Neither Kīlauea nor Mauna Loa volcanoes are erupting.

     Deformation monitoring showed no notable changes in Kīlauea over the past week. Rates of seismicity across the volcano remained largely steady. Sulfur dioxide emission rates are low at the summit and below detection limits at Puʻu ʻŌʻō and the Lower East Rift Zone (LERZ). The water pond at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u continues to slowly expand and deepen.

     At or near the 2018 LERZ eruptive fissures, elevated ground temperatures and minor releases of gas – steam, tiny amounts of hydrogen sulfide, and carbon dioxide – persist. These are typical post-eruption conditions and are expected to be long-term.

     This past week, 49 small-magnitude earthquakes (less than M2.5) were detected beneath the upper elevations of Mauna Loa. Deformation measurements show continued summit inflation. No significant changes in volcanic gas release were measured, and fumarole temperatures remain unchanged.
    Five earthquakes with three or more felt reports occurred in Hawaiʻi this past week: a magnitude-2.4 quake, 9 km (6 mi) south of Leilani Estates at 7 km (4 mi) depth on Sept. 11 at 4:47 p.m.; M3.5 quake, 7 km (4 mi) northeast of Pāhala at 32 km (20 mi) depth on Sept. 9 at 10:24 p.m.; M1.7 quake, 5 km (3 mi) southwest of Volcano at -0 km (-0 mi) depth on Sept. 6 at 8:06 p.m.; M3.2 quake, 6 km (4 mi) southwest of Volcano at -0 km (-0 mi) depth on Sept. 6 at 7:58 p.m.; and M2.7 quake, 2 km (1 mi) south of Volcano at 2 km (1 mi) depth on Sept. 5 at 9:40 a.m.
     Visit volcanoes.usgs.gov/hvo for past Volcano Watch articles, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa updates, volcano photos, maps, recent earthquake info, and more. Email questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:
Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Cross Country:
Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe
Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

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UPCOMING
SUNDAY, SEPT. 15

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Sept. 15, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Registration Open: Painting, Tuesday, Sept. 17-23, Kahuku ParkHawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place Tuesday, Sept. 24,  Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Sept. 17, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org


New Discoveries in Hawai‘i Lava Tubes, Tuesday, Sept. 17, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Cave biologist and UH associate professor Dr. Megan Porter introduces the unique community of lava tube animals found on the island. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Mtg., asking for input from Kaʻū residents on what Kaʻū needs, happens Wednesday, Sept. 18 at  at Pāhala Community Center. Agenda TBA. oha.org

Kanaka Tree in Concert, Wednesday, Sept. 18, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Hawaiian music. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Registration Open: Colorful Craft, Thursday, Sept. 19-24, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 21, 7.a.m, Ka‘ū coffee Mill. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through macnut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Online registration open through , Sept. 19: webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. Race day (not online) registration closes at  okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Exhibit - 45th Tiny Treasures Invitational, Saturday, Sept. 21, daily, ,Volcano Arts Center Gallery. Features small works created at the Volcano Collaboration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


Free Haircut, Shower, Clothes, Saturday, Sept. 21, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Kady and Drew Foster, 12 haircut slots available. Free hot showers. Big Island Giving Tree will hand out clothes and personal care items like razors and toothbrushes. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice with Tom Peek, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. Bring personal object, handheld mirror, and lunch. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


1st Annual Church Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Pāhala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Auction, thrift shop, baked goods, craft goods, plants, and more. $10/steak plate; priority to pre-sale ticket holders. See church member or call Parish Office at 928-8208 for tickets.

Mixed Media Encaustic - Beginner and Intermediate with Mary Milelzcik, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting and training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Hula Kahiko - Kumu Hula Paul Neves with Hālau Ha‘a Kea o Kinohi, Saturday, Sept. 21, , hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org



Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Hall, across from Nā‘ālehu Post Office. 939-9461, hualaniom2@yahoo.com

ONGOING
Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, September 15, 2019

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Nāʻālehu School Library will close Monday and reopen Oct. 3 in temporary quarters at the state office building
 next door. After renovations, the library will have three times the space. Photo from Google Street View
NĀʻĀLEHU PUBLIC LIBRARY CLOSES MONDAY to move and expand. The long-awaited project requires closure, tomorrow, Sept. 16 through Oct. 2. The library re-opens at  on Thursday, Oct. 3 at a temporary location in the Nāʻālehu State Office Building, just next door on Highway 11.


     Expected to be completed next October, the expansion is a partnership between the Hawaiʻi State Public Library System, Friends of the Library of Hawaiʻi, and the United States Department of Agriculture, which provided funding.
     The renovations will triple the size of Nāʻālehu Public Library from 775 square feet to more than 2,300 sq. ft. The library opened in 1994 in a portable building. Nāʻālehu Public Library is considered the southernmost public library in the U.S.

     During the temporary closure, the book drops will be open. Fines for books and materials due during the closure period will be waived.
     All programs scheduled during the closure period are cancelled. Nāʻālehu Public Library staff will work on rescheduling new programs once the temporary site is open.

The "portable" building, which has housed Nāʻālehu Public Library since,
1994, will be replaced with a facility three times the size.
Photo from Nāʻālehu Public Library
     Nāʻālehu Public Library will continue the same service schedule, but close on Hawaiʻi County Council Committee and Council Meeting days, the first and third Tuesday and Wednesday of the month. For more details about the dates and times of the Hawaiʻi County Council meetings, visit hawaiicounty.gov.
     Except for these meeting dates, the library's hours will be: Monday and Wednesday, ; Tuesday and Thursday, ; Friday,  to ; and closed on Saturday and Sunday.
     The library apologizes for any inconvenience the closure and program cancellations may cause patrons.
     See more in future Kaʻū New Briefs.

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A PETITION TO CHALLENGE URBAN AND INDUSTRIAL USE OF MAUNAKEA was filed with the state Land Use Commission recently by Hawaiian cultural practitioners Ku‘ulei Higashi Kanahele and Ahiena Kanahele. The two oppose building the Thirty Meter Telescope on land that is classified Conservation. The petitioners contend that the five-plus acre telescope campus should be located on the planned site only if classified Urban by the LUC and zoned Industrial by the county. The Land Use Commission sets the classification of lands and the county sets the zoning.
     Ku‘ulei Kanahele is a student and daughter-in-law of Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pualani Kanaka‘ole Kanahele, who was one of the kūpuna arrested in mid-July for obstructing Maunakea Access Road. Ahiena Kanahele is Pualani Kanahele's son and a former Maunakea ranger.

     The Kanaheles point to the 13 research facilities and associated subleases on Maunakea summit as "evidence of industrial uses suited to the state's 'urban' classification and not the conservation district." Research facilities are generally considered industrial uses under the county's zoning laws.

     Ku‘ulei Kanahele wrote, "Industrial development at the summit of Maunakea desecrates the very nature and essence of my akua. It destroys the open, unobstructed space of the conservation district."
     The Kanaheles state they consider this area a wao akua, sacred realm, which is "supposed to be free from the encroachments of human activity and construction."

Review of Maunakea from September 2018. Photo from University of Hawaiʻi

     The Land Use Commission assigns lands to Conservation, Agricultural, Rural, and Urban classifications. Members of the public propose changes and the LUC votes on whether to approve them. The proceedings are called "boundary amendments."

     The petition states the "absence of boundary amendment proceedings for this de facto industrial use precinct" on Maunakea "deprived the Kanaheles of their opportunity to raise and protect their rights." The Kanaheles also state they would "strongly oppose" any reclassification efforts.
     The Land Use Commission must respond to the Kanaheles' petition within ninety days.


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The red swirl of Hurricane Kiko, right, is expected to die before reaching Kaʻū. The two yellow X's, which indicate
weather disturbances, are not expected to form into storms that will threaten Kaʻū. NOAA image
CATEGORY THREE HURRICANE KIKO was 2,172 miles from South Point, at 5 p.m., moving west at 8 mph. The National Hurricane Center forecasts that Kiko will weaken to a Category Two Hurricane tomorrow and to a tropical storm by the end of the week, while still over 1,500 miles from here.
     Two weather disturbances popped up nearer the islands, one southwest, one southeast. The one to the southwest has a ten percent chance of forming into a major storm. The other has a zero percent chance. Two other disturbances, both south of Mexico, each have a 30 percent chance of forming into major storms. None of these weather systems are expected to impact Kaʻū.

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HOME TURF FOOTBALL on Saturday saw the Kaʻū High School Trojans run the field in the fourth quarter, and take their first game of the season, beating Kohala Cowboys, 28 to 22.

     "The 11-man revolution is on," wrote Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald writer Matt Gerhart, who came out to cover the game Saturday. "The run-heavy mantra was grounded, and the air was open for business… Yet, when the rubber met the road, the Trojans turned to an old eight-man reliable, hit the ground and plowed their way to 28-22 Division II victory that doubled as the BIIF game of the year so far."

     The Trojans debuted their five-receiver spread on Saturday, Gerhart reports, and Trojans coach DuWayne Ke told him, "Every week, we're bringing something different to the game, so no one knows what we're doing."

     Kohala took the first score of the game, but Izaiah "Bobby" Pilanca-Emmsley, the national eight-man rushing leader last season, and Loea Kaupu worked together to tie the game. By halftime, Keliʻikoa Reyes-Nalu and Kainalu Satkofsky also made strides, achieving a 22-14 lead for Kaʻū. In the third quarter, Kohala tied the game, but Kaʻū came through strong, with Luke Watson and Jonah Beck sacking players in the backfield, leading the Trojans to end the game 6 points ahead.

     Reyes-Nalu, after his first game as a passing quarterback, told the Tribune Herald, "It was better than I thought it would be. Just staying calm, trusting my lineman and trust your receivers."


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KAʻŪ TOOK ALL SETS in Girls Volleyball games at Honokaʻa on Friday. The Dragons defended their home turf, but were overcome by the Trojans' efforts on the court.
     Kaʻū Varsity had to fight hard in the first set, but triumphed over Honkaʻa at 25 to 23. The next two sets were also close, 25 to 17 and 25 to 21, but Kaʻū took the game.
     Junior Varsity Trojans ladies also stormed the court, scoring 25 to 14 and 25 to 21.

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ARTISTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT PIECES for the 31st Trash Show: Hawaiʻi Artists Recycle. Trash Art will be accepted Saturday, Sept. 28 from  to  The annual event will be held Oct. 4 through 25, with an opening reception 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 4, at the East Hawaiʻi Cultural Center in Hilo. For more information, see ehcc.org.

     During the event, the Upstairs Theater will feature An Exploration of Light, Sound & Spirit, a presentation of "amazing imagery and synthesizing music," created by Ken Goodrich of Hawaiʻi Photo Retreat.
     Tickets at the door: general admission, $15; seniors and children, $12. See iraono.com and volcanogardenarts.com.


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Join a brand new ranger guided walk through the fascinating geologic 
features of Kīlauea and learn about their deep connections to Hawaiian 
history and culture. NPS photo/Pono Christianson

HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK continues to share Hawaiian culture and tradition through ongoing ‘Ike Hana No‘eau demonstrations, After Dark in the Park talks, volunteer programs, and opportunities to explore the Park's Kahuku Unit. Unless otherwise noted, events are free:

     Enjoy the annual Picnic in the Park at Kahuku Unit on Sunday, Sept. 22,  The evednt features taiko drumming and other live, musical entertainment from  to  Food and shave ice will be available for purchase. Information booths will be set up. ʻOhana Day Hike & Craft Activity for attendees 18 and under runs from  to ; registration required, leileni_rodrigues@nps.gov.
     E mākaʻikaʻi iā Kaʻauea: Explore the Summit, daily at , staring Oct. 1.  Meet in front of Kīlauea Visitor Center. Join a park ranger for a brand new ranger guided walk. Discover the fascinating geologic features of Kīlauea and their deep connections to Hawaiian history and culture. All ages.
     Shape America's Future: Find Your Fit in the Federal Government, Tuesday, Oct. 8, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Join Park Ranger Ben Hayes as he shows how to find career opportunities in the Federal Government by navigating the USAJobs website, sharing resume writing tips, and explaining how people can "find your fit in the National Park Service" and other Federal agencies. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes' ongoing After Dark in the Park series.

Take a step back in time to 1912 and meet the founder 
of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Dr. Thomas A. 
Jaggar. NPS photo/Jamie Richards
     Every Kid Outdoors Day, Saturday, Oct. 12. Kid-friendly activities offered throughout the park, including the chance to complete the new Junior Ranger program at the Kahuku unit in Kaʻū. To celebrate the recently-passed Every Kid Outdoors Act, fourth-grade students can earn a free entrance pass to all national parks. To earn a pass, students must fill out and present the paper voucher at the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park entrance station. Everyone in the vehicle gets in with the student for free.
     Why Hawaiian Honey May Be the Best on Earth, Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Join local beekeepers and representatives from the Big Island Beekeepers Association to learn more about island varieties of honey and to taste some varieties first hand. Hawai‘i is one of the few places on earth that exposes honeybees to a vast variety of tropical fruit trees and flowers – some found nowhere else on earth. Hawaiian honeys include Lehua, Kiawe, Coffee, Mac Nut, and many more. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes' ongoing After Dark in the Park series.

     Lei Kukui Demonstration, Wednesday, Oct. 23 from  to , meet in front of KīlaueaVisitor Center. Join Park Rangers and staff from Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association to learn about, and how to make lei from, one of the most used plants in Hawaiian culture. Nearly every part of the kukui has a use. Hīpuʻu is a style of lei making where the stems of the leaves are tied together to produce lei. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes'‘Ike Hana No‘eau, Experience the Skillful Work, workshops.

     Kahuku Coffee Talk: Creatures That Have Evolved in the Dark, Friday, Oct. 25, , Visitor Contact Station at the Kahuku Unit. Join local experts to learn about lava tubes and some of the interesting animals that call them home.

Join Park Rangers to learn about one of the 
most used plants in Hawaiian culture, the 
kukui. Nearly every part of the 
kukui has a use. NPS photo

     A Walk into the Past with Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar. Meet at Kīlauea Visitor Center Tuesdays in October at , and  Each performance is about an hour. Walk back to 1912, and meet the founder of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar, at the edge of Kīlauea Volcano. Dressed in period costume, Ka‘ū actor-director Dick Hershberger brings the renowned geologist to life. Dr. Jaggar leads a tour of his tiny lab located below Volcano House, showing original seismograph equipment and other early instruments. Learn what motivated Dr. Jaggar to dedicate his life to the study of Hawaiian volcanoes and how his work helps save lives today. Space is limited; pick up free ticket at Kīlauea Visitor Center's front desk the day of the program. Program includes climbing stairs and entering a confined space. Supported by the Kīlauea Drama Entertainment Network.

     Explore Kahuku. Kahuku Unit is open Wednesday through Sunday from  to  and is free. Take a self-guided hike, or join rangers on Sundays for a two-hour guided trek at ; the trail will vary depending on visitor interest. Enter the Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park on the mauka (inland) side of Highway 11 near mile marker 70.5. Kahuku is located in Ka‘ū, and is about a 50-minute drive south of the park's main entrance. Sturdy footwear, water, raingear, sun protection, and a snack are recommended for all hikes.

     See updates on the Park's online calendar of events, and look for program flyers posted after  on the bulletin board at Kīlauea Visitor Center.
     Park programs are free, but entrance fees apply. Some programs are co-sponsored by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association.

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throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on 

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Oct. 3,  Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, , Kohala hosts Kaʻū

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 1 and 2, Div II BIIF Championship

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 15 and 16, HHSAA Div II Semifinals

Fri., Nov. 29, HHSAA Div II Championship

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Wed., Oct. 2, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, , Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, , Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, , Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, , BIIF Div II First Round at 

Keaʻau
Tue., Oct. 15, , BIIF Div II Semifinals at 

Keaʻau
Wed., Oct. 16, , BIIF Div II Finals at 

Keaʻau
Wed.-Sat., Oct. 23-26, HHSAA DII Tournament, Oʻahu

Cross Country:

Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe
Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

Fri., Oct. 4, , @HPA

Sat., Oct. 12, , @Christian Liberty

Sat., Oct. 19, , @Waiakea

Sat., Oct. 26, , BIIF @Kamehameha
Sat., Nov. 2, , HHSAA @Maui

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UPCOMING
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Registration Open: Painting, Tuesday, Sept. 17-23, Kahuku ParkHawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place Tuesday, Sept. 24,  Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Sept. 17, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org


New Discoveries in Hawai‘i Lava Tubes, Tuesday, Sept. 17, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Cave biologist and UH associate professor Dr. Megan Porter introduces the unique community of lava tube animals found on the island. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Mtg., asking for input from Kaʻū residents on what Kaʻū needs, happens Wednesday, Sept. 18 at  at Pāhala Community Center. Agenda TBA. oha.org

Kanaka Tree in Concert, Wednesday, Sept. 18, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Hawaiian music. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Registration Open: Colorful Craft, Thursday, Sept. 19-24, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 21, 7.a.m, Ka‘ū coffee Mill. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through macnut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Online registration open through , Sept. 19: webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. Race day (not online) registration closes at  okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Exhibit - 45th Tiny Treasures Invitational, Saturday, Sept. 21, daily, ,Volcano Arts Center Gallery. Features small works created at the Volcano Collaboration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


Free Haircut, Shower, Clothes, Saturday, Sept. 21, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Kady and Drew Foster, 12 haircut slots available. Free hot showers. Big Island Giving Tree will hand out clothes and personal care items like razors and toothbrushes. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice with Tom Peek, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. Bring personal object, handheld mirror, and lunch. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


1st Annual Church Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Pāhala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Auction, thrift shop, baked goods, craft goods, plants, and more. $10/steak plate; priority to pre-sale ticket holders. See church member or call Parish Office at 928-8208 for tickets.

Mixed Media Encaustic - Beginner and Intermediate with Mary Milelzcik, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting and training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Hula Kahiko - Kumu Hula Paul Neves with Hālau Ha‘a Kea o Kinohi, Saturday, Sept. 21, , hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org



Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Hall, across from Nā‘ālehu Post Office. 939-9461, hualaniom2@yahoo.com

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Community Coastal Cleanup and Debris Survey, Saturday, Sept. 22. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org


Palm Trail, Sunday, Sept. 22, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo


Kahuku ‘Ohana Day, Sunday, Sept. 22, noon-3p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Live music, family-friendly activities, hikes and more. Free. nps.gov/havo


ONGOING
6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted.


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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Oct. 3,  Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, , Kohala hosts Kaʻū

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 1 and 2, Div II BIIF Championship

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 15 and 16, HHSAA Div II Semifinals

Fri., Nov. 29, HHSAA Div II Championship

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Wed., Oct. 2, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, , Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, , Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, , Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, , BIIF Div II First Round at 

Keaʻau
Tue., Oct. 15, , BIIF Div II Semifinals at 

Keaʻau
Wed., Oct. 16, , BIIF Div II Finals at 

Keaʻau
Wed.-Sat., Oct. 23-26, HHSAA DII Tournament, Oʻahu

Cross Country:

Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe
Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

Fri., Oct. 4, , @HPA

Sat., Oct. 12, , @Christian Liberty

Sat., Oct. 19, , @Waiakea

Sat., Oct. 26, , BIIF @Kamehameha
Sat., Nov. 2, , HHSAA @Maui

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UPCOMING
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehuStateOfficeBuilding. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Registration Open: Painting, Tuesday, Sept. 17-23, KahukuPark, HawaiianOcean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place Tuesday, Sept. 24, Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


MobileSpay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Sept. 17, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org


New Discoveries in Hawai‘i Lava Tubes, Tuesday, Sept. 17, KīlaueaVisitorCenterAuditorium. Cave biologist and UH associate professor Dr. Megan Porter introduces the unique community of lava tube animals found on the island. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, , OceanViewCommunity Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Mtg., asking for input from Kaʻū residents on what Kaʻū needs, happens Wednesday, Sept. 18 at at PāhalaCommunity Center. Agenda TBA. oha.org

Kanaka Tree in Concert, Wednesday, Sept. 18, , KīlaueaVisitorCenter Auditorium. Hawaiian music. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Registration Open: Colorful Craft, Thursday, Sept. 19-24, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25, Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 21, 7.a.m, Ka‘ū coffee Mill. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through macnut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Online registration open through , Sept. 19: webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. Race day (not online) registration closes at okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

Exhibit - 45th Tiny Treasures Invitational, Saturday, Sept. 21, daily, ,Volcano Arts Center Gallery. Features small works created at the Volcano Collaboration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


Free Haircut, Shower, Clothes, Saturday, Sept. 21, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Kady and Drew Foster, 12 haircut slots available. Free hot showers. Big Island Giving Tree will hand out clothes and personal care items like razors and toothbrushes. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice with Tom Peek, Saturday, Sept. 21, , VolcanoArtCenter. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. Bring personal object, handheld mirror, and lunch. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


1st AnnualChurch Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Pāhala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Auction, thrift shop, baked goods, craft goods, plants, and more. $10/steak plate; priority to pre-sale ticket holders. See church member or call Parish Office at 928-8208 for tickets.

Mixed Media Encaustic - Beginner and Intermediate with Mary Milelzcik, Saturday, Sept. 21, , VolcanoArtCenter. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, , OceanViewCommunity Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting and training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Hula Kahiko - Kumu Hula Paul Neves with Hālau Ha‘a Kea o Kinohi, Saturday, Sept. 21, , hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, , OceanViewCommunity Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org



Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Hall, across from Nā‘ālehu Post Office. 939-9461, hualaniom2@yahoo.com

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Community Coastal Cleanup and Debris Survey, Saturday, Sept. 22. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org


Palm Trail, Sunday, Sept. 22, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo


Kahuku ‘Ohana Day, Sunday, Sept. 22, noon-3p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Live music, family-friendly activities, hikes and more. Free. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. Board Mtg., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10a.m., H.O.V.E. RMC office, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. 929-9910, hoveroad.com


Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tuesday, Sept. 24, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Volunteers welcome. Dave Breskin, 319-8333


Operatic Theater with Artist-in-Residence, Alan Olejniczak, Saturday, Sept. 24, , KīlaueaVisitorCenterAuditorium. Olenjniczak, playwright and librettist, presents excerpts from the first draft of an audio drama about the natural history and future of Hawai‘i Island. Free; park entrance fees apply. 965-6101, nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wednesday, Sept. 25 – last Wednesday, monthly – , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years and older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i – referral required, 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


Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Wednesday, Sept. 25, , KīlaueaIki Overlook, HVNP. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile (one way) hike. $80/person. Register online. Park entrance fees may apply. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org, fhvnp.org


Pū‘ohe Demonstration, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10a.m.-noon, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Make a Hawaiian bamboo trumpet. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
Ka‘ū Food Basket, Thursday, Sept. 26, -, multipurpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala.


Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thursday, Sept. 26, , Classroom 35, Building F, Nā‘ālehuElementary School. Provides local forum for community members to come together as equal partners to discuss and positively affect multiple systems' issues to benefit students, families, and communities. Chad Domingo, text 381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us


Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thursday, Sept. 26, , CooperCenter, VolcanoVillage. Free community dinner for all. Additional packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org


FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Coffee Talk at Kahuku, Friday, Sept. 27, , Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station. Free. nps.gov/havo


SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Fee-Free Day: National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 28. Park entrance is free. neefusa.org

National Public Lands Day Volunteering, Saturday, Sept. 28, 8:45a.m.-noon, meet at Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants. Bring hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks and water. Gloves and tools provided. Parental or guardian accompaniment or written consent required for under 18. No advance registration required. Volunteers receive pass to return and enjoy park fee-free another day. No entrance fees. nps.gov/havo

Nature & Culture, Saturday, Sept. 28, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo


SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Realms and Divisions, Sunday, Sept. 29, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, OCT. 1

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Oct. 1 (Committees), Wednesday, Oct. 2 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehuStateOfficeBuilding. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Oct. 1, , PāhalaCommunity Center.


WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2
Hula Voices with Practitioner Randy Lee, Wednesday, Oct. 2 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – , Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


THURSDAY, OCT. 3
Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Oct. 3 – 1st Thursday monthly – , PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Women welcome to drop in. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org


Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Mtg., Thursday, Oct. 3, , OceanViewCommunity Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Oct. 3, , AspenCenterokaukakou.org


FRIDAY, OCT. 4
Oktoberfest, Friday, Oct. 4, doors open 5:30p.m., dinner served at 6 p.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Boiled Potatoes, Drinks, and Dessert. Live music by Last Fling Band. Tickets at door: $8/person, $15/two, $20/family. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org

ONGOING
6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Monday, September 16, 2019

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Double rainbow, seen from Honuʻapo Lookout, this weekend. Photo by Julia Neal
MIKE MUNNERLYN, OF PĀHALA, NAILED THE CLAY TARGET SHOOTING STATE CHAMPIONSHIP over the weekend. The Hawaiʻi State Sporting Clays Championship was held at the Kumehami FiringRange on Maui, Sept. 13 through 15. Twenty seven shooters came from Lanaʻi, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi.

     Munnerlyn is a building contractor and is President of the M&M Compact Sporting Club at the Hilo Trap and SkeetRange. The Range the will host two state trap tournaments in 2020. M&H hosted the State Sporting Clays Championship in 2016 and 2018, and plans to bid on the 2020 event at the Hilo Range.
Mike Munnerlyn, state Clay Target Shooting Champion.
Photo from Munnerlyn 
     In this year's Clay Target Championship, Munnerlyn won the High Overall in two events, first in two events in the Class category, and won the Veteran Championship. Munnerlyn hosts regular shooting events, including monthly registered shoots at Hilo, as well s practice and competitive shoots, most weeks in Kaʻū. To get involved with the sport, call Munnerlyn at 808-928-3015.


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ISEMOTO CONTRACTING WILL RENOVATE NĀʻĀLEHU PUBLIC LIBRARY, expecting to complete the $1,996,699 expansion by next October.
     The library will remain closed until Thursday, Oct. 3, when it will open its temporary location in Nāʻālehu State Office Building, just next door on Highway 11. Scheduled programs are cancelled until after the reopening. See Sunday's Kaʻū News Briefs for new hours.
The spreading tree, to the left of the telephone pole, in front of Nāʻālehu Public Library, may be trimmed or cut down
to allow for the library expansion. Photo from Google Streetview 
     The total cost of the expansion, expected to begin next month, was estimated at about $2.2 million. The renovated library will be more than 2,300 sq. ft., more than triple the 775 sq. ft. size of the current library.
     Isemoto Contracting Co., Ltd., was the low bidder for the majority of the work in August of 2017, when bids were accepted. Isemoto bid $1,996,699.
     Bill Gray, state Building Construction Inspector for Kaʻū and Kona for the Department of Accounting and General Services, said the project will use two modular units, used but "not too old," to add onto the existing structure. The project, he said, has 420 calendar days to be completed, which started July 29, 2019. Completion date is calculated at Sept. 20, 2020, but delays are always a possibility, he said. Gray said the building will be pushed somewhat into the parking lot, and one large tree will have to be "either traumatically trimmed or moved."

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OPEN AN IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY, said Sen. Mazie Hirono, in response to new reporting by the New York Times on sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

     "Brett Kavanaugh should never have been confirmed to the Supreme Court. It was plain to me and many others at the time that the FBI 'investigation' into the serious, corroborated allegations of sexual assault by Justice Kavanaugh was a sham. New reporting from the New York Times further proves it.
     "In normal times, I would call on the Department of Justice's Inspector General to fully investigate the FBI's failures in this matter. But these are not normal times. The House Judiciary Committee should immediately begin an impeachment inquiry to determine whether Justice Kavanaugh lied to Congress and why the FBI wasn't permitted to investigate all credible allegations against him."


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APPLICATIONS FOR A CONGRESSIONAL NOMINATION TO A MILITARY SERVICE ACADEMY for the class of 2024 are open for Kaʻū and other Hawaiʻi students through Thursday, Oct. 31 at Each year, Sen. Mazie Hirono nominates Hawaiʻi students to the Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, NavalAcademy, and the MerchantMarineAcademy.
     Candidates seeking nomination should have a strong academic background, a track record of participation in school and community activities, a high standard of physical fitness and health, and a desire to serve as a commissioned officer in the U.S.uniformed services or the U.S. Merchant Marine. All applicants should also be an unmarried U.S.citizen who resides in Hawaiʻi, between the ages of 17 and 23 on July 1, 2020, and be of good moral character. A nomination does not guarantee an appointment to one of the academies.

     Each Senator is allowed just five individuals enrolled in a particular academy at any given time. Hirono nominates ten individuals per open slot at each academy. Each Academy then appoints the nominees who fulfill their admission requirements.

     To begin the application process, candidates should first apply directly to the service academy they wish to attend, then apply for all eligible nominations including, but not limited to, both U.S.Senators and the one U.S. Representative for Kaʻū district, and the President and Vice President of the United States.
     Hirono, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Seapower and a member of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, said, "Each year, I have the privilege of nominating talented Hawaiʻi students interested in attending a military academy, serving our country, and becoming one of our nation's future leaders. Those selected for nomination will go forward to proudly represent our state as they continue through the rigorous and highly competitive application process."


     For more information on how to apply, see hirono.senate.gov/help/students/academy.


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VOLCANO ART CENTER & GALLERY celebrates its 45th anniversary. In October, the event kicks off with the multi-media group exhibit,
     Through Sunday, Nov. 3 Tiny Treasures Invitational features jewelry artists, presenting their hand crafted designs, some embellished with sapphires to help celebrate the anniversary. Also on display are small works from the annual Volcano Art Collaboration, which took place in June at VAC.

     On Wednesday , October 2 at  Hula Voices at VAC Gallery presents an engaging, intimate "talk story" session with Hawai‘i Island kumu hula & features master lei maker Randy Lee.

     On Saturday, Oct. 5 at , enjoy a full day of textile fun with four creative textile artists and quilters in the Fabulous Fabric Fun workshop. Also, Kele Kanahele will offer a Ni‘ihau shell workshop, where attendees make earrings and/or a necklace in the Pikake style.

     On Saturday, Oct. 12 at , enjoy the outdoors and take painting beyond the four walls of a classroom in the Pastel On-Site Landscape Painting workshop with Patti Pease Johnson. Students will complete one 9" x 12" project. At , October's Zentangle workshop with Lydia Meneses features the classic heart shaped Mexican Milagro, using Zentangle techniques.

Watch the movie about Hōkūleʻa, Moananuiākea, at VAC Monday, Oct. 14.
     On Saturday, Oct. 12 at , Jazz in the Forest, featuring Jean Pierre Thoma and the Jazztones, The concert is called Autumn Leaves & Jeannine Guillory-Kane.

     On Monday, Oct. 14 at , watch Moananuiākea at Monday Movie Nights.

     On October 19, at  at VAC Gallery, attend the Hula Kahiko performance with Kumu Hula Manaiakalani Kalua with AKAUNU. From  to , enjoy Nā Mea Hula with Loke Kamanu & ʻohana.

     On Sunday, Oct. 20,  at the Niʻaulani campus, party like it's 1974 in celebration of VAC's 45th anniversary. Open to the public.

     On Saturday, Oct. 26 at , the popular Paint Your Own Silk Scarf workshop with Patti Pease Johnson returns. Paint an 8" x 53" scarf using three colors, which will blend to create many more colors on the silk.

     VAC's newest series of programs, Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment, features classes on block printing, lauhala weaving, ti leaf lei making, and more! Visit volcanoartcenter.org/events for the full lineup.

     The Volcano Art Center is a non-profit educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i's people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts. Visit volcanoartcenter.org.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Oct. 3,  Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, , Kohala hosts Kaʻū

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 1 and 2, Div II BIIF Championship

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 15 and 16, HHSAA Div II Semifinals

Fri., Nov. 29, HHSAA Div II Championship

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Tue., Sept. 17, , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Wed., Oct. 2, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, , Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, , Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, , Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, , BIIF Div II First Round at 

Keaʻau
Tue., Oct. 15, , BIIF Div II Semifinals at 

Keaʻau
Wed., Oct. 16, , BIIF Div II Finals at 

Keaʻau
Wed.-Sat., Oct. 23-26, HHSAA DII Tournament, Oʻahu

Cross Country:

Sat., Sept. 21, , @Kealakehe
Sat., Sept. 28, , @Keaʻau

Fri., Oct. 4, , @HPA

Sat., Oct. 12, , @Christian Liberty

Sat., Oct. 19, , @Waiakea

Sat., Oct. 26, , BIIF @Kamehameha
Sat., Nov. 2, , HHSAA @Maui

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UPCOMING
TUESDAY, SEPT. 17

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 17 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 18, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Registration Open: Painting, Tuesday, Sept. 17-23, Kahuku ParkHawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place Tuesday, Sept. 24,  Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Sept. 17, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org


New Discoveries in Hawai‘i Lava Tubes, Tuesday, Sept. 17, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Cave biologist and UH associate professor Dr. Megan Porter introduces the unique community of lava tube animals found on the island. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Mtg., asking for input from Kaʻū residents on what Kaʻū needs, happens Wednesday, Sept. 18 at  at Pāhala Community Center. Agenda TBA. oha.org

Kanaka Tree in Concert, Wednesday, Sept. 18, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Hawaiian music. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Registration Open: Colorful Craft, Thursday, Sept. 19-24, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 21, 7.a.m, Ka‘ū coffee Mill. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through macnut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Online registration open through , Sept. 19: webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. Race day (not online) registration closes at  okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Exhibit - 45th Tiny Treasures Invitational, Saturday, Sept. 21, daily, ,Volcano Arts Center Gallery. Features small works created at the Volcano Collaboration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


Free Haircut, Shower, Clothes, Saturday, Sept. 21, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Kady and Drew Foster, 12 haircut slots available. Free hot showers. Big Island Giving Tree will hand out clothes and personal care items like razors and toothbrushes. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice with Tom Peek, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. Bring personal object, handheld mirror, and lunch. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


1st Annual Church Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Pāhala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Auction, thrift shop, baked goods, craft goods, plants, and more. $10/steak plate; priority to pre-sale ticket holders. See church member or call Parish Office at 928-8208 for tickets.

Mixed Media Encaustic - Beginner and Intermediate with Mary Milelzcik, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting and training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Hula Kahiko - Kumu Hula Paul Neves with Hālau Ha‘a Kea o Kinohi, Saturday, Sept. 21, , hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org



Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Hall, across from Nā‘ālehu Post Office. 939-9461, hualaniom2@yahoo.com

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Community Coastal Cleanup and Debris Survey, Saturday, Sept. 22. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org


Palm Trail, Sunday, Sept. 22, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo


Kahuku ‘Ohana Day, Sunday, Sept. 22, noon-3p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Live music, family-friendly activities, hikes and more. Free. nps.gov/havo


ONGOING
6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, September 17, 2019

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A Roller Skate Rink, planned to open in 2021 in Ocean View, is in the works. Kaʻū Skate Club's three founding members
are the driving force behind the idea. Left to right: Erika Prowse, Lisa Olivarez, and Lzena Barrett. See story below.
Photo from Kaʻū Skate Club
THE PROTECT AMERICAN VALUES ACT was introduced today by Sen. Mazie Hirono and 26 of her colleagues. The legislation would prohibit the Trump Administration from preventing  immigrants from coming into and staying in the United States based on wealth, family size, age, skills, level of education, and ability to speak English, through its "public charge rule." The Trump administration is planning to use federal funds to implement the "public charge rule" starting Monday, Oct. 15.

     Hirono, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Center for Law and Social Policy Executive Director Olivia Golden, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum President and CEO Kathy Ko Chin, and National Immigration Law Center Senior Policy Attorney Sonya Schwartz unveiled the Protect American Values Act at a press conference in the U.S. Capitol. Watch the press conference.

     Said Hirono, "The true effect, and therefore, the true intent behind the Administration's public charge rule, is to create a climate of fear among immigrant families, and it's working. I've heard from a number of hardworking, taxpaying immigrants in Hawaiʻi, many not even subject to the rule, who are afraid to see their doctor or access essential services. Instead of harming immigrant families seeking a better life, our bill protects them. Our bill keeps families together. And our bill supports the rich diversity that has enabled our country to thrive and excel throughout its history. I'm proud that 26 of my colleagues support this legislation already, and I will continue working toward passing it."

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The facility, like the one above, will be more than a roller rink, multifunctional, with a walking path around it.
Image from Kaʻū Skate Club
A ROLLER SKATE RINK FOR OCEAN VIEW is in the works. Kaʻū Skate Club received permission to site the rink on a portion of ten acres of county land near Kahuku Park on Paradise Circle. The budget is $300,000 and fundraisers are planned, including a yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 92-8907 Paradise Parkway, cross street Aloha in Ocean View, and a concert with Dave Lawrence & Green Machine at Tiki Mama's on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. Tickets at the door of the concert are a suggested donation of $15, plus one can of food, which goes to the Hawaiʻi Island Food Bank.
Lzena Barrett, 
Kaʻū Skate Club President. 
Photo from Kaʻū Skate Club

     Kaʻū Skate Club is a non-profit that aims to provide a place and activities for OV and other Kaʻū youth. Founders are Lzena Barrett, Lisa Olivarez, and Erika Prowse. Barrett is President and told Kaʻū News Briefs that the Club was "born over coffee" at her dining room table. "We were discussing how fun it would be to have a roller rink here for the entire community. We decided on starting a co-ed, recreational, all ages skate club. We skated a few times at KahukuPark, watching the smiles on the kids' faces. They would be ready to go, race with us – we laughed along with them, taught them a few tricks. It was obvious then, we really needed something for everyone. And there it was: 'Let's do this for real.' The three of us met daily and talked about the ins and outs, and what was needed to build a skate rink." The roller rink will be a multifunctional facility with a walking path around it.

     Barrett said a member of ʻO Kaʻū Kākou mentioned they should contact Kaʻū County Council member Maile David. They called and left a message with her secretary, and "to our surprise, Maile called back with the hour. She wanted a meeting with the three of us, was very interested in our vision."

     Barrett said they met with the council member in early March, after applying for non-profit status for the Club. They presented a business plan, concept pictures, and ideas. "She asked questions, like why we thought this would work well in Ocean View, what our complete vision was, and how long we thought it would take us. She was very excited about a roller rink here. She said, 'OK, let's do this,'" said Barrett.

Lisa Olivarez, 
Kaʻū Skate Club Vice President. 
Photo from Kaʻū Skate Club

     In June, the Kaʻū Skate Club founders met again with David, this time with Department of Parks and Recreation staff, to go over the business plan, projected dates, concept pictures, and costs. "We left that meeting with all positive feedback," said Barrett. Soon after, Kaʻū Skate Club became an official non profit 501 (C) (3).

     On Aug. 6, the Club received a letter from county Parks & Recreation, allotting a portion of ten acres for the rink. A survey will help determine the best location, possibly followed by an Environmental Assessment. Said Barrett, "We are not sure if an EA has been done there before, if we need to update one or start from scratch."

     Barrett projects a finish date in September of 2021 – two years. "We have a lot going into this. We are always working on fundraisers for this project. One hundred percent of our proceeds go directly to the skate club." They are looking for nonprofit partners, grant writers, corporate sponsors, and community volunteers.

Erika Prowse, Kaʻū
Skate Club Treasurer
and Secretary. Photo
from Kaʻū Skate Club
     On Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, Saturday and Sunday, the club held its first fundraiser, a garage sale. Barrett said the sale went "amazingly," with a lot of support from the community in donations and purchases. "Almost everyone that came by knew it was for the Kaʻū Skate Club and had a lot of questions," said Barrett. "Some kids were expressing how happy they were to learn something new, and some of our older community members were smiling ear to ear, sharing the memories of Roller Skate Rinks growing up and how much fun this is going to be. In fact, one gentleman in his 60s, I believe, said he cannot wait to get his roller skates back on."

     The next fundraiser will be Saturday, Oct. 12. "We have already started collecting donations – we sold almost everything at the last one, which is great. Super excited!"

At the rink, skates will be rented for a small fee. 
Photo from Kaʻū Skate Club

     Another fundraiser is a concert featuring Dave Lawrence & Green Machine at Tiki Mama's on Saturday, Oct. 19.

     Lzena Barrett, Kaʻū Skate Club President, has lived in Ocean View for three years, after splitting time between Hawaiʻi Island and California, where she "grew up on roller skates." At a young age, she was an artistic and competitive roller skater. She continues with Roller Derby, both playing and coaching. She and her husband owned and operated a roller skate rink in Northern California.

     Lisa Olivarez, Kaʻū Skate Club Vice President, originally from Northern California, has lived in Kaʻū for seven years. "She's definitely our athletic skater," said Barrett. "She very much enjoys fast paced, heart pounding roller skating. She has been skating now for a few years as an adult, but like many others, she remembers birthday parties and school functions at the skate rink."

     Erika Prowse, Kaʻū Skate Club's Treasurer and Secretary, is also from Northern Californiaand has been in Kaʻū for five years. Said Barrett, "She is our go-to business woman. She's the one who knows all the ins and outs of the business part of the skate club. She began roller skating a couple years ago as well. Erika is always learning new styles and always has a smile."

     Prowse and Olivarez work together at a local bee farm. Barrett is a stay at home mom.

     Barrett said Kaʻū Skate Club will serve the community of Kaʻū district and beyond. The rink will be open to all, "a safe and fun place for families to come and enjoy."
     Kaʻū Skate Club board members and committees will schedule use of the facility for skating and other activities. Someone from the Club will be on site at all times during operating hours, Barrett said, and a skate floor monitor will be in charge, "to ensure the safety of everyone using the Roller Skate Rink."

     Said Barrett, "Our organization is volunteer based only. No one person will be paid any type of salary. We want to do this for our community, not for money." She said admission will be charged for open skating, and there will be a fee to rent skates, "reasonably priced," she said. The fees will go toward utility bills, skate maintenance, and building upgrades and upkeep, said Barrett.

     Kaʻū Skate Club plans to have open skate on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, and

     "The Rink will have all the lights, music, and events," said Barrett, "Too many to list, really. We would eventually love to do roller skate lessons for all ages, and possibly roller hockey. Though none of us have played roller hockey, I do know a hockey coach. So many things to look forward to. We are always looking for more volunteers."
     To donate to the Oct. 12 yard sale fundraiser or become involved, call Barrett at 808-747-1147.


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KAʻŪ COFFEE TRAIL RUN is still taking registrations for the annual events, this Saturday, Sept. 21, starting at 7 a.m. at Kaʻū Coffee Mill on Wood Valley Road. The organizers expect more than 250 competitors. ʻO Kaʻū Kākou secretary Nadine Ebert said the public is invited to gather at Kaʻū Coffee Mill for entertainment, food, and to watch the racers run over the finish line.
     The Trail Run is an important fundraiser for OKK, generating about a third of its budget for such projects as scholarships for local youth, school tools for keiki starting their education, and many other activities for the community. The race is put on by volunteers, with all income going to the community. Eddie O is the emcee. Taiko drummers will send off the racers. Food will be sold by youth groups raising money to visit Washington, D.C.
     Register here through this Friday, Sept. 20 – midnight before race day. Fees are $55 for the 5K, $65 for the 10K, and $75 for the Half-Marathon. On race day, registration closes at  Entrants receive a race goodies bag, t-shirt, and more.
     The sixth annual Coffee Trail Run offers moderate to highly challenging courses. Historically, athletes from all over the world flock to Kaʻū to take part in the races that take them through macnut and coffee fields, and up into the rainforest on the slopes of Mauna Loa. A contingent from Japan is scheduled to participate. Miss Kaʻū Coffee 2019, Helena Sesson, will hand out the awards.

     The 5K is a family-friendly, run/walk trail.
     The 10K is a moderate run.
     The Half Marathon follows the 5K and 10K course, continues up to an elevation of 3,100 feet, then traverses onto a 4-wheel drive access road along marked trails, undulating through grazing pastures.

     Chip timing is by RFID. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill, Edmund C. Olson Trust II, ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou, BioAstin, and County of Hawaiʻi. "All proceeds from this event stay in Ka‘ū to benefit the Ka‘ū community," said Ebert.

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TROPICAL STORM KIKO is forecast to develop back into a hurricane by Friday. With 50 mile per hour winds, Kiko was traveling westward at five mph, about 2,000 miles east south east of Hawaiʻi Island, at Kaʻū or any of the other Hawaiian Islands.
The orange "X" marks the center of a weather disturbance, set to bring rain and wind to the island north of the main six.
Image from NOAA
     Another set of possible storms are south of the major islands. One storm, about 500 miles southeast of Hawaiʻi Island at , has a 50 percent chance of developing into a tropical storm. It is moving northwest, away from the major islands, but forecast to affect PapahānaumokuākeaMarineNational Monument with gusty winds and heavy rains. The other weather disturbances are forecast to die off before they could affect Kaʻū.
     Coming up behind Kiko, Tropical Storms Lorena and Mario are both forecast to hug the Central American coast.


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throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on 

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Oct. 3,  Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, , Kohala hosts Kaʻū

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 1 and 2, Div II BIIF Championship

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 15 and 16, HHSAA Div II Semifinals

Fri., Nov. 29, HHSAA Div II Championship

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Wed., Oct. 2, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, , Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, , Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, , Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, , BIIF Div II First Round at 

Keaʻau
Tue., Oct. 15, , BIIF Div II Semifinals at 

Keaʻau
Wed., Oct. 16, , BIIF Div II Finals at 

Keaʻau
Wed.-Sat., Oct. 23-26, HHSAA DII Tournament, Oʻahu

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UPCOMING
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

Hawai‘i County Council Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.


Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Sept. 18, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Office of Hawaiian Affairs Community Mtg., asking for input from Kaʻū residents on what Kaʻū needs, happens Wednesday, Sept. 18 at  at Pāhala Community Center. Agenda TBA. oha.org

Kanaka Tree in Concert, Wednesday, Sept. 18, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Hawaiian music. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo


THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Registration Open: Colorful Craft, Thursday, Sept. 19-24, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 21, 7.a.m, Ka‘ū coffee Mill. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through macnut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Online registration open through , Sept. 19: webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. Race day (not online) registration closes at  okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Exhibit - 45th Tiny Treasures Invitational, Saturday, Sept. 21, daily, ,Volcano Arts Center Gallery. Features small works created at the Volcano Collaboration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


Free Haircut, Shower, Clothes, Saturday, Sept. 21, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Kady and Drew Foster, 12 haircut slots available. Free hot showers. Big Island Giving Tree will hand out clothes and personal care items like razors and toothbrushes. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice with Tom Peek, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. Bring personal object, handheld mirror, and lunch. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


1st Annual Church Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Pāhala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Auction, thrift shop, baked goods, craft goods, plants, and more. $10/steak plate; priority to pre-sale ticket holders. See church member or call Parish Office at 928-8208 for tickets.

Mixed Media Encaustic - Beginner and Intermediate with Mary Milelzcik, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting and training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Hula Kahiko - Kumu Hula Paul Neves with Hālau Ha‘a Kea o Kinohi, Saturday, Sept. 21, , hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org



Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Hall, across from Nā‘ālehu Post Office. 939-9461, hualaniom2@yahoo.com

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Community Coastal Cleanup and Debris Survey, Saturday, Sept. 22. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org


Palm Trail, Sunday, Sept. 22, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo


Kahuku ‘Ohana Day, Sunday, Sept. 22, noon-3p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Live music, family-friendly activities, hikes and more. Free. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. Board Mtg., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10a.m., H.O.V.E. RMC office, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. 929-9910, hoveroad.com


Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tuesday, Sept. 24, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Volunteers welcome. Dave Breskin, 319-8333


Operatic Theater with Artist-in-Residence, Alan Olejniczak, Saturday, Sept. 24, KīlaueaVisitor Center Auditorium. Olenjniczak, playwright and librettist, presents excerpts from the first draft of an audio drama about the natural history and future of Hawai‘i Island. Free; park entrance fees apply. 965-6101, nps.gov/havo


ONGOING
6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.


Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Wednesday, September 18, 2019

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Kaʻū fourth graders learn about Halemaʻumaʻu and Kīlauea, in 2016. The curriculum for teaching about Kīlauea
has been updated to reflect last year's eruption. See story, below. Photo by Janice Wei/NPS
MOST AT RISK FROM VOLCANIC HAZARDS ON THE ISLAND are people in the census block mauka of Hwy 11, from Manuka through Ocean View, Waiʻōhinu and Nāʻālehu to the ocean at Honuʻapo, and Kāwā to Punaluʻu. This is the analysis of the Kīlauea Eruption Risk Assessment, released online today by the County of Hawaiʻi. The 36-page study ranks  a large swath of Kaʻū as number one risky area. Risk areas 2 through 7 are in Puna, in and around the lava disaster of 2018.
     All areas studied are in or around lava zones 1 and 2 on Kīlauea and/or Mauna Loa volcanoes.
     The Risk Assessment deals with more that the likelihood of lava burying a community. It deals with such measures as access to transportation, which could be cut off by volcanic activity; socioeconomic status, which could make it more difficult to recover from volcanic events; and household composition - services could be cut off to those in need.
     Risk factors were combined to rank communities defined by U.S. Census blocks and tracts. The top three multi-hazard risk tracts were identified as Census Tract 212.02: Kaʻū, most vulnerable; Census Tract 211.01: Kalapana-Kapoho, second most vulnerable; and Census Tract 211.06: Pāhoa-Hawaiian Beaches/Shores, third most vulnerable.
     Kīlauea Eruption Risk Assessment is one of several analyses being considered in development of the county's forthcoming Kīlauea Recovery Strategic Plan, anticipated by end of year. The plan will include strategies to "mitigate hazard risk, reduce vulnerabilities, build complete communities, provide affordable housing, advance economic recovery, and address community needs."
     A statement from the County says that the Kīlauea Eruption Risk Assessment is intended to give county government and residents "a clearer understanding of risks relative to volcanic hazards, to better inform decision-making moving forward."

     See more on tomorrow's Kaʻū News Briefs.

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HULIHIA KῙLAUEA: A COMPLETE CHANGE is the new educational curriculum program for fourth graders at Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park. It is based on the 2018 Kīlauea high intensity eruption events.

     The three-part curriculum contains classroom portions to be used as stand-alone activities by teachers, as well as suggestions for a field visit to the park. Each component can be used locally or in classrooms nationwide to help students learn about geology, volcanic landscapes, and the ways communities work to recover from natural disasters.

     The Hulihia Kīlauea curriculum incorporates scientific and cultural study. While materials were developed for fourth grade classes, they can be adapted for other grade levels. The complete curriculum materials are available on the park's website.
Fourth graders walk the Kīlauea Iki Trail. NPS photo
     Hulihia Kīlauea was developed through Mosaics in Science and the NPS Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program. Mosaics in Science funded an 11-week internship with MyLynn Phan, a junior at the University of California, Davis. The goal of Mosaics in Science is to provide science-based internships for racially and ethnically-diverse college students to increase relevancy, diversity, and inclusion within the National Park Service. Through the NPS Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program, Whitney Aragaki, a high school science teacher from Hilo, designed the curriculum so that it meets both national Next Generation Science Standards and Hawaiʻi specific HĀ outcomes.

     To research and develop the curriculum materials, Phan and Aragaki interviewed park staff and members of the local community who experienced the eruption. In addition to the first person accounts, they used materials from the U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, art developed by one of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's recent artists in residence, and additional Park resources.

     The Park's Acting Superintendent Rhonda Loh said, "We are excited to share this curriculum as a teaching tool for not only classrooms across the State of Hawaiʻi, but one that can be used in classrooms nationwide. We are grateful to all of our park partners and the many individual contributors who helped us to develop this unique interpretation of the Hawaiian experience."
Fourth graders are offered the chance to enter any national park in the U.S.
under the Kid in Every Park program. 
     For more information on educational curricula and educational programs available for students K-12, contact the Park's Education Office at havo_education@nps.gov. In addition to providing curricula materials, the office can schedule a field trip to the park or provide a distance learning opportunity for schools located off-island.


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SUBSCRIBERS NEED NEW REGISTRATION FOR ALERTS FROM HAWAI‘I COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE AGENCY. On Monday, Sept. 23, Civil Defense will switch its messages and alerts service to a new vendor.
     To receive the new Civil Defense email and phone messages and alerts, subscribers, register at hawaiicounty.gov/departments/civil-defense/civil-defense-messages-and-alerts?fbclid=IwAR28DhrjL4VUgIse_fR32nLN7AqCFm2vrFxN5alQY-wJNDVpXTPur_c0diY.

     Questions? Contact Civil Defense, 808-935-0031.


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THE IDEA OF PUTTING U.S. TROOPS UNDER THE COMMAND OF SAUDI ARABIA'S PRINCE drew strong objection from Kaʻū's Representative in Congress, Tulsi Gabbard. She said Pres. Donald Trump "offered to place our military... under the command of Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, the dictator of Saudi Arabia." She said Trump "is betraying our troops."
     Trump and Saudi Arabia are blaming Iran for an attack on a Saudi processing facility that accounts for about five percent of the world's production. The loss of the facility preceded Monday's rise in crude oil prices by 14.7 percent, which may drive up the price of gasoline.
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, from the video
response she posted to Facebook.
     Referring to the attack, Trump tweeted: "There is reason to believe that we know the culprit, are locked and loaded depending on verification, but are waiting to hear from the Kingdom as to who they believe was the cause of this attack, and under what terms we would proceed!"

     Said Gabbard, "Trump's actions are a gross betrayal of my brothers and sisters in uniform, the American people, and our Constitution. We are not Trump's prostitutes, and we will not be pimped out to war for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia." She said Trump's actions do not reflect an "America First" mindset, and that "his willingness to pimp out our military to the highest foreign bidder is a betrayal" of servicemen and women "who are ready to put our lives on the line for our country – not for the Islamist dictator of Saudi Arabia."
     Yemen Hootie rebels claimed responsibility for the attack, saying they used drones. However, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has accused Iran of "an act of war." Trump has decided to wait on intelligence before stating definitively that Iran is responsible, but has ordered new sanctions against the country.
     The facilities attacked Saturday by missiles and drones were the world's biggest petroleum-processing facility and an oil field, both owned by Aramco. BBC reports that it could "take weeks" for the processing facility to get back online. Analysts consulted by BBC are split as to whether gas prices will rise in response to higher crude oil prices.


     Watch Gabbard's video at facebook.com/TulsiGabbard/videos/1104741909711367/.

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A HERD OF TROPICAL STORMS AND WEATHER DISTURBANCES are cluttering the central and eastern Pacific this week.
     Tropical Storm Kiko, moving at 6 miles per hour, with 65 mph winds, was about 1,850 miles from South Point at She is expected to develop back in to a hurricane by Friday morning, but is still too far away and unpredictable to forecast if she will have any effect on Kaʻū or the rest of the state.
Image from NOAA, annotation added
     The numbered areas, above, indicate weather disturbances that might affect Kaʻū but are forecast to dissipate or move away from the main Hawaiian Islands before becoming tropical storms or more.
     Tropical Storms Lorena and Mario are forecast to move north northeast, along the west coast of Central America.


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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL games were held at Waiakea in Hilolast night, where Kaʻū's teams fought valiantly against their opponents. Junior Varsity set scores were 25 to 7 and 25 to 19, with Waiakea taking both sets and the game. The Varsity Trojans scored closer – 25 to 20 in both the first and second set, 25 to 19 in the third – but Hilo's Warriors took all three sets and the game.
     Support the home team at games played in Kaʻū; the next home game is Friday, Sept. 27 at See the full volleyball and football schedules, below.

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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Sept. 19, , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Oct. 3,  Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, , Kohala hosts Kaʻū

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 1 and 2, Div II BIIF Championship

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 15 and 16, HHSAA Div II Semifinals

Fri., Nov. 29, HHSAA Div II Championship

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Thu., Sept. 19, , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Wed., Oct. 2, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, , Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, , Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, , Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, , BIIF Div II First Round at 

Keaʻau
Tue., Oct. 15, , BIIF Div II Semifinals at 

Keaʻau
Wed., Oct. 16, , BIIF Div II Finals at 

Keaʻau
Wed.-Sat., Oct. 23-26, HHSAA DII Tournament, Oʻahu

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UPCOMING
THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

Registration Open: Colorful Craft, Thursday, Sept. 19-24, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8, takes place Wednesday, Sept. 25,  Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation


SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 21, 7.a.m, Ka‘ū coffee Mill. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through macnut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Online registration open through , Sept. 19: webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. Race day (not online) registration closes at  okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Exhibit - 45th Tiny Treasures Invitational, Saturday, Sept. 21, daily, ,Volcano Arts Center Gallery. Features small works created at the Volcano Collaboration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


Free Haircut, Shower, Clothes, Saturday, Sept. 21, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Kady and Drew Foster, 12 haircut slots available. Free hot showers. Big Island Giving Tree will hand out clothes and personal care items like razors and toothbrushes. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice with Tom Peek, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. Bring personal object, handheld mirror, and lunch. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


1st Annual Church Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Pāhala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Auction, thrift shop, baked goods, craft goods, plants, and more. $10/steak plate; priority to pre-sale ticket holders. See church member or call Parish Office at 928-8208 for tickets.

Mixed Media Encaustic - Beginner and Intermediate with Mary Milelzcik, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting and training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Hula Kahiko - Kumu Hula Paul Neves with Hālau Ha‘a Kea o Kinohi, Saturday, Sept. 21, , hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org



Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Hall, across from Nā‘ālehu Post Office. 939-9461, hualaniom2@yahoo.com

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Community Coastal Cleanup and Debris Survey, Saturday, Sept. 22. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org


Palm Trail, Sunday, Sept. 22, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo


Kahuku ‘Ohana Day, Sunday, Sept. 22, noon-3p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Live music, family-friendly activities, hikes and more. Free. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. Board Mtg., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10a.m., H.O.V.E. RMC office, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. 929-9910, hoveroad.com


Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tuesday, Sept. 24, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Volunteers welcome. Dave Breskin, 319-8333


Operatic Theater with Artist-in-Residence, Alan Olejniczak, Saturday, Sept. 24, KīlaueaVisitor Center Auditorium. Olenjniczak, playwright and librettist, presents excerpts from the first draft of an audio drama about the natural history and future of Hawai‘i Island. Free; park entrance fees apply. 965-6101, nps.gov/havo


ONGOING
6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted.


Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 30 Booths are open for crafters with quality homemade and homegrown products. Food vendors must prepare all food items in a certified kitchen and must have a Department of Health permit displayed prominently at their booth. Application online at thecoopercenter.org. Direct questions to 936-9705 or kilaueatutu@gmail.com.


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Kaʻū News Briefs, Thursday, September 19, 2019

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The late Del Bothof, in his Volcano vineyard. He was honored at the recent sixth Volcano Winery Harvest Fest to
raise money for Volcano School of the Arts & Sciences. Photo by Julia Neal 
THE MEMORY OF DEL BOTHOF WAS HONORED at the recent sixth annual Volcano Winery Harvest Festival fundraiser for VolcanoSchool of Arts & Sciences 8. The sold-out event, attended by 250 people, was blessed with clear skies and cool mountain air. A statement from Volcano School called it  "an especially beautiful and heartfelt evening"  as guests paid tribute to Volcano Winery owner Del Bothof, who passed away this summer.

Music from the The Kuahiwis was a great pairing with the wines poured
during the 6th annual Volcano Winery Harvest Festival. Photo from VSAS
     School principal Kalima Kinney said, "VolcanoSchoolstudents, families, teachers, and staff are forever grateful to Deland (his wife and co-owner) Marie for creating and hosting this remarkable event. It has grown into our signature fundraiser, and this year's gathering was our most successful yet. We truly felt Del's presence and love for the community that night."

      The event raised more than $14,000, a new record. Last year's event raised a little over $10,000. The funds will go to sustain and expand Volcano School's Healthy Food Program and Food Sustainability initiatives.
      Said Kinney, "Nutritious food is a foundation for successful learning and Volcano School has been proud to offer students free, healthy breakfast and lunch for every student, every day. We're also dedicated to using local products in student meals to support local farmers and food sustainability efforts, to reduce our school and community's reliance on imported food." 
Long community tables let friends, old and new, talk story at the Volcano
Winery Harvest Festival. Photo from VSAS
     Attendees enjoyed a wide selection of Volcano Winery wines, along with beers from Hilo Brewing Company and coffee from Rusty's 100% Kaʻū. Delicious food courtesy of Café Ono, Eagle's Lighthouse Café, VolcanoSchool's Keakealani Kitchen, Ohelo Café, Papaʻa Palaoa Bakery, Tuk-Tuk Thai Food Truck, Volcano's Lava Rock Café, and WikiFRESH, plus a special selection from Kīlauea Lodge, "kept guests happily well-fed."

     The raffle highlighted the evening. The 30 packages included handmade donations from the school community, area businesses, and artists; hotel stays from the Royal Kona Resort, Grand Naniloa Resort, and Hotel Renew in Waikiki; golf from Mauna Kea Resort; activities from Fair Wind Cruises and Kapohokine Adventures; and much more.
The raffle table showed off some of the great prizes. Photo from VSAS
     The Volcano School ‘ohana and Volcano Winery representatives said they would like to acknowledge and thank Brian Hatayama of Islandwide Canopy Tents for donating tents, tables, and chairs; Chelsey Hanselman of Hawaiʻi Paper Products; Jason Morton of HFM Food Service; and The Kuahiwis – TR Ireland, Grant Ka‘au‘a, Kiliona "Moku" Young – for their musical entertainment.
     Volcano School of Arts & Sciences is a tuition-free, Hawaiian-focused, public charter school, dedicated to the mission of learning through Volcano's unique natural and cultural resources to become creative global citizens. VSAS is open and is currently accepting enrollment applications. Contact 808-985-9800, or email enrollment@volcanoschool.net.


Tables under the trees at the Volcano School fundraiser. Photo from VSAS
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MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES IS PROVIDING MORE JOBS in Kaʻū and around the state. Kaʻū jobs are created by state Department of Land & Natural Resources, Kamehameha Schools, The Nature Conservancy, Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Nā Mamo O Kāwā, and other non-profits and government agencies.
     According to Olivia Peterken's story in Pacific Business News last evening, natural resource management accounted for some 4,697 jobs statewide in 2018, a 33 percent increase over five years. PBNquoted from a new economic report from University of Hawaiʻi Economic Research Organization. Entitled Characterizing Hawaiʻi's Natural Resources Management Sector: Jobs, Education, Salaries, and Expenditures, it found much Natural Resources Management job growth through nonprofits and academic groups. It also found that state government contributes the most, with 1,500 positions, 1,000 of  them through state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
     Kimberly Burnett, research economist at UHERO, who worked on the report, told PBN: "A lot of these new jobs are because of the changes we're seeing in our environment and in our natural resources. I think a lot of the government sector is trying to address these climate mitigation issues, like sea level rise and warming temperatures, so that's where a lot of the job growth is coming from."


     PBN noted that "despite the increase in Hawaiʻi's NRM jobs over the past few years, the state's NRM budget has remained relatively the same. For the 2018 report, Hawaiʻi's NRM expenditures hovered around $542 million, about the same amount reported in 2014." Burnett told PBN that the combination of growth in jobs and the lack of sufficient budget stretches thin the NRM departments that reallocate resources to support salaries for the growing number of positions. "Basically, they're cutting in other places in order to create jobs," Burnett said. "The reality that we're hearing from many of these agencies is that they're getting the positions, but not the support to do the work that people in these positions need to do."

Kaʻū Forest Reserve, where many jobs have been created to manage natural resources.
Photo by Rob Schallenberger
     The report also shows starting salaries in Natural Resource Management are on the rise. Fifty nine percent of survey respondents reported a starting salary of $41,000 per year or higher for administrative staff, while 77 percent reported a starting salary of $51,000 a year or higher for professional and managerial employees. "The increase in salary is another factor that may be stretching resources for Hawaiʻi's NRM groups," PBN reported.
     Burnett told PBN that a category "that I feel is being cut a lot is building fences to protect the watersheds. Right now, we are just responding to what we can see, so agencies are putting out sand bags and sending people to deal with monthly emergencies, utilizing more of a reactive strategy rather than a long-term proactive strategy that protects the resources."

     Hauoli Mau Loa Foundation, a private, Honolulu-based grant-making group with a mission "to enhance stewardship, preservation and protection of the environment," helped to fund the report.
     "One of [Hauoli Mau Loa's] objectives is to retain students and have them go into Hawaiʻi's Natural Resource Management sector," Burnett told PBN. "Part of the survey's purpose is to understand that, if you're interested in protecting the environment and natural resources, you can do that in Hawaiʻi." See the full report.

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MAUNAKEA: A WAY FORWARD was previewed by Mayor Harry Kim today. During an Office of Hawaiian Affairs meeting in Hilo, Kim said he is not quite done developing his "path forward" toward solution to the standoff that has left Protectors of Maunakea blocking the access road to the summit since July 13, in protest of the building of the world's largest telescope atop a mauna they hold sacred. After some arrests, Gov. David Ige asked Kim to help.

     Said Kim, "This presentation is beyond a yes-or-no of the TMT project. This is about asking Hawaiʻi's people to come together and find a new path to go forward in a good way."
Mayor Harry Kim read from his not quite finished plan for Maunakea. Photo from Big Island Video News
    Among his ideas is "a cultural center to protect and preserve the historical and cultural specialness of Hawaiʻi and its people." Another is "an umbrella management authority that gives strong deference to the voices of the host island and the Hawaiian community." The mayor said OHA knows "how important that is."

     Kim said he seeks the positive, "because what is happening, I think, is something nobody wants: a polarization of the people of this land."

     Kim read excerpts from "version 109" of his plan: "In recent years, the Hōkūleʻa gave birth to a phenomenal Hawaiian cultural renaissance, reigniting the Hawaiian’s desire to discover, grow, and explore new frontiers, with the pride, the wisdom, and courage of their elders. In recent months, Mauna Kea has added to this remarkable Hawaiian cultural Renaissance. The Hawaiians' identity and the pride of being Hawaiian, and with this the reverence, the sacredness, for the total environment. When respectfully integrated with a comprehensive understanding of Mauna Kea and Hawaiian culture, astronomy can be such a catalyst for positive and transformational changes in Hawaiʻi. Under the leadership of dreamers, innovators, and an awakened community, this can be the leverage for not only Mauna Keaissues, but to understand and address wrongs of past to make us a better people and place."
     Kim said he hoped to present the final version of his plan to the governor this week.


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DEFEND FILIPINO WORLD WAR II VETERANS' right to bring family members to the U.S., is the request from Senators Brian Schatz and Mazie Hirono, plus a dozen of their colleagues. In a letter to the acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Ken Cuccinelli, the Democrats urge him to rescind the Trump Administration's decision to terminate the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program. The program allows adult children of Filipino WWII veterans, along with their spouses and children under age 21, to enter the United States while they await an available immigrant visa. 

Hawaiʻi legislators are defending the right of Filipino 
WWII veterans to bring family member in to the U.S.
Photo from Filipino Veterans Recognition and 
Education Project, filvetrep.org
      The Senators wrote, "Over the past two years, the Trump administration has repeatedly attacked immigrants, and once again, its anti-immigrant disposition is reflected in this harmful and unnecessary action to end a program that helps elderly World War II veterans – who are now in their late 80s and 90s – reunite with their children and siblings. By abruptly and cruelly terminating this program nearly two years early, you are breaking yet another promise to Filipino World War II veterans and denying them the relief they deserve for their service to our country. We strongly urge you to reverse your decision to keep these veterans separated from their families by ending the Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program."

     Filipino veterans were granted citizenship in recognition of their service to the United States during World War II. Many of their children, however, were not. Due to the volume of immigrant visa applications from the Philippines, it can take more than 20 years for families to be reunited. Under the FWVP program, which Hirono was instrumental in creating the FWVP program in 2016.
     In July, Hirono met for a second time with the Milla Family – the first family in Hawaiʻi to benefit from the FWVP program in 2017. After waiting more than 20 years for an immigrant visa, the FWVP program enabled Jeorge Milla to be reunited with his mother in Hawaiʻi, while awaiting his visa. Jeorge and his wife Juseline are now employed in Hawaiʻi, their two daughters Jasmine and Jeraldine are attending college, and they have all earned their green cards.

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VENDOR BOOTH SPACE IS AVAILABLE FOR THE KAMAHALO CRAFT FAIR at Cooper Center in Volcano. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, , and Saturday, Nov. 30,  Booths are open for crafters with quality homemade and homegrown products. Food vendors must prepare all food items in a certified kitchen and must have a Department of Health permit displayed prominently at their booth.
     The Kamahalo Craft Fair is a project of the Cooper Center Council. Proceeds are used to fund community activities and projects such as the Friends Feeding Friends hot meal program.

     Application online at thecoopercenter.org. Direct questions to 936-9705 or kilaueatutu@gmail.com.



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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

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3,  Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, , Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, , Kohala hosts Kaʻū

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 1 and 2, Div II BIIF Championship

Fri. and Sat., Nov. 15 and 16, HHSAA Div II Semifinals

Fri., Nov. 29, HHSAA Div II Championship

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:

Tue., Sept. 24, , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Wed., Oct. 2, , Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, , Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, , Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, , Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, , BIIF Div II First Round at 

Keaʻau
Tue., Oct. 15, , BIIF Div II Semifinals at 

Keaʻau
Wed., Oct. 16, , BIIF Div II Finals at 

Keaʻau
Wed.-Sat., Oct. 23-26, HHSAA DII Tournament, Oʻahu

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UPCOMING
SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Race Day, Saturday, Sept. 21, 7.a.m, Ka‘ū coffee Mill. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through macnut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Online registration open through , Sept. 19: webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. Race day (not online) registration closes at  okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Exhibit - 45th Tiny Treasures Invitational, Saturday, Sept. 21, daily, ,Volcano Arts Center Gallery. Features small works created at the Volcano Collaboration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org


Free Haircut, Shower, Clothes, Saturday, Sept. 21, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church. Kady and Drew Foster, 12 haircut slots available. Free hot showers. Big Island Giving Tree will hand out clothes and personal care items like razors and toothbrushes. 939-7000, stjudeshawaii.org

Hi‘iaka & Pele, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo


Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice with Tom Peek, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. Bring personal object, handheld mirror, and lunch. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


1st Annual Church Bazaar, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Pāhala Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Auction, thrift shop, baked goods, craft goods, plants, and more. $10/steak plate; priority to pre-sale ticket holders. See church member or call Parish Office at 928-8208 for tickets.

Mixed Media Encaustic - Beginner and Intermediate with Mary Milelzcik, Saturday, Sept. 21, Volcano Art Center. $55/VAC member, $60/non-member, plus $25 supply fee. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222


Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. Community Emergency Response Team monthly meeting and training. 939-7033, ovcahi.org


Hula Kahiko - Kumu Hula Paul Neves with Hālau Ha‘a Kea o Kinohi, Saturday, Sept. 21, , hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani, Saturday, Sept. 21, , Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.comvolcanoartcenter.org


Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org



Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Sept. 21, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Hall, across from Nā‘ālehu Post Office. 939-9461, hualaniom2@yahoo.com

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Ka‘ū Community Coastal Cleanup and Debris Survey, Saturday, Sept. 22. Free; donations appreciated. Limited space available; B.Y.O.-4WD okay. R.S.V.P. required, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com. 769-7629, wildhawaii.org


Palm Trail, Sunday, Sept. 22, , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo


Kahuku ‘Ohana Day, Sunday, Sept. 22, noon-3p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Live music, family-friendly activities, hikes and more. Free. nps.gov/havo


TUESDAY, SEPT. 24

H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. Board Mtg., Tuesday, Sept. 24, 10a.m., H.O.V.E. RMC office, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. 929-9910, hoveroad.com


Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tuesday, Sept. 24, , St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Volunteers welcome. Dave Breskin, 319-8333


Operatic Theater with Artist-in-Residence, Alan Olejniczak, Saturday, Sept. 24, KīlaueaVisitor Center Auditorium. Olenjniczak, playwright and librettist, presents excerpts from the first draft of an audio drama about the natural history and future of Hawai‘i Island. Free; park entrance fees apply. 965-6101, nps.gov/havo


WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 25
Kōkua Kupuna Project, Wednesday, Sept. 25 – last Wednesday, monthly – , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Seniors 60 years and older encouraged to attend, ask questions, and inquire about services offered through Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i – referral required, 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


Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Wednesday, Sept. 25, Kīlauea Iki Overlook, HVNP. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderate to challenging 2.4 mile (one way) hike. $80/person. Register online. Park entrance fees may apply. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.orgfhvnp.org


Pū‘ohe Demonstration, Wednesday, Sept. 25, 10a.m.-noon, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Make a Hawaiian bamboo trumpet. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26
Ka‘ū Food Basket, Thursday, Sept. 26, -, multipurpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala.


Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thursday, Sept. 26, , Classroom 35, Building F, Nā‘ālehu Elementary School. Provides local forum for community members to come together as equal partners to discuss and positively affect multiple systems' issues to benefit students, families, and communities. Chad Domingo, text 381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us


Volcano Friends Feeding Friends, Thursday, Sept. 26, Cooper CenterVolcano Village. Free community dinner for all. Additional packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org


ONGOING
6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. okaukakou.orgkaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from  to , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Nov. 1. Submit to Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, CongressionalAppChallenge.us, apps "designed to promote innovation and engagement in computer science." All skill levels, all devices and platforms, and all programming languages, accepted. 

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, , and Saturday, Nov. 30,  Booths are open for crafters with quality homemade and homegrown products. Food vendors must prepare all food items in a certified kitchen and must have a Department of Health permit displayed prominently at their booth. Application online at thecoopercenter.org. Direct questions to 936-9705 or kilaueatutu@gmail.com.


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