The Kaʻū Calendar News Briefs, Hawaiʻi Island

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park trail crew members Greg Carlin and Patrick Murphy remove an Area Closed sign

on Kīlauea Iki Trail. The trail reopens on Sunday. Photo by Kaweni Māsaniai-Ibarra

KĪLAUEA IKI TRAIL'S FOUR-MILE LOOP REOPENS to the public on Sunday, the one-year anniversary of allowing the public back into Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's after the 2018 volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. As the floor of Puʻu ʻŌʻo vent collapsed in Kīlauea caldera in late April, 2018, eruptions opened fissures and lava flowed across the east side of Hawaiʻi. Trails like Kīlauea Iki became subject to damages.

Cracked trails and roads, water and sewer line breaks, as well as massive rock falls mark aftereffects of more than 60,000 earthquakes and constant eruptions within the Park.

Elizabeth Fien, CEO of Friends of Volcanoes National Park,
which donated $57,290 toward the trail's restoration and
received matching funds from the National Park Service.
Photo by Kaweni Māsaniai-Ibarra

Reporters attended a press briefing and took a Kīlauea Iki hike today. Representatives of the National Park Service and partner organization Friends of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park presented updates on recovery efforts, and status of trails like Kīlauea Iki. HVNP public affairs representatives Jamie Richards and Jessica Ferracane attended the celebration, along with chief of facilities management, John Christensen, and trail crew members Greg Carlin and Patrick Murphy, who worked on restoring the trail.

Murphy and Carlin described the extensive, year-long labor that went into restoring Kīlauea Iki, with help from the Youth Conservation Corps and other partners. Trail crews from more than five national parks – including RockyMountain, Olympic, and GreatSmokeyMountains– flew in to aid with recovery. With limited clearance and integrity for vehicles or helicopters to bring in resources, workers used hand wheelbarrows to transport fill material, repairing sinkholes. They carried boulders by hand. Roughly seven tons of fine grained material and two tons of larger rocks re-established the trail tread and filled in sinkholes.

Hiking Kīlauea Iki.
Photo by Kaweni Māsaniai-Ibarra

Said Murphy, "We tried to use as much of the rocks that had fallen for restoring the trail." Wearing respirators to protect themselves from debris, workers were able to pound wedges and drill holes into large boulders to make them easier to carry.

Other work – like clearing invasive faya trees, repairing railings, and relocating benches from probable danger spots – continued, opening the scenic vistas of Kīlauea Iki. Landmarks such as Puʻu Puaʻi, the site of a 1959 eruption, are available for public access.

The first 2.4 miles of Kīlauea Iki trail opened to the public in April, but heavily damaged areas remained closed until now. Many other trails still remain compromised and closed to the public. The Park plans to continue repairing and restoring areas for progressive openings in early 2020. Full access to places like Hilina Pali and Crater Rim are expected by the summer of 2020.
Other work – like clearing invasive faya trees, repairing railings, and relocating benches from probable danger spots – continued, opening the scenic vistas of Kīlauea Iki.

A lookout from Kīlauea Iki Trail. Photo by Kaweni Māsaniai-Ibarra

Landmarks such as Puʻu Puaʻi, the site of a 1959 eruption, are available for public access.

Elizabeth Fien, President and CEO of Friends of HVNP, said, "We at the Friends of the Park are really excited to be here... I think the biggest thing about this trail is that it's such an amazing classroom, with geology and all the flora and fauna." After creating a program in 2018, called Guardians of the Trails, the Friends plans more projects through the partnership with the Park.

A shaken Kīlauea Iki Trail before repairs and the
reopening on Sunday. NPS photo

Friends operates as the official philanthropic partner to the Park. The group pledged $57,290 for restoration of Kīlauea Iki trail. The National Park Service matched the pledge, for a budget of nearly $100,000 for trail restoration.

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ACCESS TO MAUNAKEA came up at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs meeting on Wednesday, Sept 18 in Pāhala. TʻJaye Forsythe, cultural practitioner, cited the Hawaiʻi State Constitution, Article XII § 6 and 7. He said it guarantees Maunakea access to practice Native Hawaiian traditional and customary activities.
He said that access to Maunakea helped him with his PTSD, and that he and his wife found solace in that when she was diagnosed with cancer. He requested that he be granted access to Maunakea once a week.
Following the Pāhala meeting, OHA trustees Collette Machado, Dan Ahuna, and Carmen Lindsey, visited other communities for input, including the encampment of protesters at the Maunakea access road.
Hawaiʻi Tribune-Herald reported this morning that the three trustees visited with kūpuna at the camp on Thursday. "After an emotional welcome by the kūpuna, Machado addressed the protesters, saying that OHA is seeking to support the Hawaiian community in ways the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has not been able to, such as restoring access to Maunakea summit for all cultural practitioners, instead of the single vehicle currently permitted by law enforcement," wrote Tribune-Herald reporter Michael Brestovansky.

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RAISING THE MINIMUM AGE TO 25 FOR SMOKING AND VAPING NICOTINE is a goal in the 2020 Hawaiʻi Legislature for Kaʻū Rep. Richard Creagan. A physician, Creagan told The Kaʻū Calendar today that nicotine as "an addicting poison and toxin."

Said Creagan, "The recent concern about vaping gives us the opportunity to reevaluate the role of nicotine in our society. It should be a controlled substance. To have it available freely doesn't make sense for our society. The form that's most dangerous is the inhaled one because it goes straight to your blood stream, to all your organs, especially your brain and your heart."
Creagan's proposal comes at a time when cities, states, and large corporations are backing out of selling e-cigarettes. Today, the nation's largest retailer, Wal-Mart, announced that all its U.S. locations would stop selling all "electronic nicotine delivery products," once its current inventory is gone.

Infographic from Medical gallery of Mikael Häggström, 2014, Wikipedia

On Thursday, the eighth person died in the U.S. from a suspected vaping-related illness, reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Investigations are underway by the CDC, Food and Drug Administration, and multiple state health departments. The Trump administration is seeking to ban the sale of most flavored e-cigarettes.

Creagan, who received international attention in recent years for proposing that Hawaiʻi become the first tobacco free state, said that Hawaiʻi receives $100 million a year from GE taxes from tobacco products– "that's why we have cigarettes legal in Hawaiʻi."
He said that the overwhelming amount of disease linked to nicotine creates an enormous strain on the health care system. The shortage of health care providers in Hawaiʻi would be greatly reduced "if we stopped smoking here. It would be like building a new hospital, since we wouldn't need as many facilities and health care workers."
He noted that vaping can help people to stop smoking, but only under a physician's supervision. He said that vaping product advertisements say that nicotine is addicting, but don't describe the other health problems, like heart disease, stroke, clots, and other damage.

Creagan said nicotine does similar damage to humans as the insecticide chlorpyrifos, acting on the nervous system and brain. Hawaiʻi was the first state to ban cholrpyrifos.

"We also were the first state to raise the age to 21 for the purchase of nicotine products, including e-cigarettes," said Creagan.

Rep. Richard Creagan

He said that nicotine use in pregnant women sends the chemical "directly to the baby. When a pregnant woman smokes, it's like spraying her fetus with insecticide 20 times a day. It causes the artery in the umbilical cord to restrict blood flow to the fetus." Creagan said that many young persons smoke and vape before they know they are pregnant and damage is already done to the fetus. He said raising the age at which people in Hawaiʻi can purchase nicotine products to 25 will help protect youth: "The brain clearly develops up to the age of 25. This will also protect babies of women who are pregnant at a young age."

Creagan also shared the story of the Vaticanwhere, decades ago, they sold cigarettes in their shops with no taxes. This became big business, with Italian customers avoiding Italy's cigarette tax through buying them at the Vatican. However, the Pope put an end to it. "The Vaticandidn't want to be a Merchant of Death," said Creagan, referring to the book that documented tobacco industry lobbying efforts.

National Public Radio reported today that TV broadcasters – including CBS, Viacom, and WarnerMedia – are pulling ads by the makers of electronic cigarettes, "as concerns over growing teen use of the products and cases of illnesses linked to vaping continue to mount."

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August White, five years old, protested today for
climate change, for the turtles and "even
mosquitoes."Photo by Sofia White

SIGN WAIVING FOR GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE WEEK is scheduled by Kaʻū Voices from 11am-noon, tomorrow, Saturday, Sept.21, at the intersection of Highway 11 and South Point Road. Organizer Melissa Wheeler said Kaʻū Voices urges everyone to "be a part of the solution, not the problem, and be aware!"

Kaʻū Voices organized locally after the first Womens' March nearly four years ago. "While our interests began around women's issues, the Climate Crisis is real and affects us all," said Wheeler. "We have seen record breaking temperatures throughout the islands this year. Already, the affects of ocean warming and heavier than normal tropical storms have damaged coastal areas. (It was) announced just this week the fact that we have lost millions of birds nationwide. As an island ecosystem, this affects us even more severely. The slopes of Mauna Loa will experience more mosquitoes and avian malaria as both higher temperatures and humidity rise up the slopes into the native forest," like in Central America. There, climate change has led to disease and even food shortages on the coffee farms, she said. The Climate Crisis can hurt the Kaʻū Coffee industry, she said.

Today, August White, a five year old student at Nāʻālehu Elementary, protested around outside Nāʻālehu Theater with Sofia White. She told The Kaʻū Calendar that he is doing so "to save the turtles and the whole planet, even mosquitoes."

Barrel racing is a popular rodeo event. Photo by Manu Yahna

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FALL FAMILY FUNDAY 2019 RODEO, a new rodeo event, showcasing youth and keiki, premiers Saturday, Sept. 21 at Nāʻālehu Arena, 9 a.m. Those interested in competing can submit entry forms and cash-only payments at the rodeo.

The events available are: Dummy Roping, for 4 & under and ages 5-8; Goat Undecorating, for 4 & under and ages 5-8; Barrels for keiki, youth, and adults; Poles for keiki, youth, and adults; Youth Breakaway; Youth Team Roping; and Calf Riding. Sheep riding may also be available.

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TINY TREASURES INVITATIONAL EXHIBIT at VolcanoArtCentergallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Nov. 3. The multi-media group exhibition will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with an opening reception on Sept. 21 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.The exhibit is free; Park entrance fees apply.

This year's exhibition will also celebrate VAC's 45th anniversary, officially incorporated on Oct. 21, 1974.

Invited jewelry artists including Daniel Rokovitz, Stone O'Daugherty, Kristin Mitsu Shiga, Pat Pearlman, and Amy Flanders will present their unique, handcrafted designs, some embellished with sapphires to help celebrate the anniversary. Their works will be highlighted against wood designs of Karen and Mark Stebbins of Big Island Engraving.

Also on display, small works from the annual Volcano Art Collaboration, which took place in June at VAC's Niʻaulani Campus. That event was attended by nine participating artists including Rose Adare, Nash Adams-Pruitt, Lisa Louise Adams, Ed Clapp, Amy Flanders, Bill Hamilton, Liz Miller, Joe Laceby, and Erik Wold. In the spirit of the collaborations events, this year the artists created multiple unique mixed media pieces incorporating wood, glass, metals, and ceramics.

The public is invited to visit this unique collection of art and help VAC celebrate the many years of providing art and culture to the community.

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APPROXIMATELY 90 SMALL EARTHQUAKES ON MAUNA LOA VOLCANO'S upper slopes were recorded during the last week. U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory reports that Global Positioning System (GPS) and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) show continued summit inflation, with magma coming into the volcano's shallow storage system. Rates of deformation and seismicity persist above long-term background levels, with Mauna Loa's Alert Level at ADVISORY, Aviation Color Code is YELLOW.

Most of the earthquakes, all smaller than M2.5, occurred at shallow to intermediate depths of less than 10 km (~6 miles) below ground level.
Readings of fumarole temperature and gas concentrations at the Sulphur Cone monitoring site on the Southwest Rift Zone remain stable, but slightly elevated from previous measurements, due to repositioning and servicing of instrument sensors during maintenance this week by HVO field crews.
A brief data gap from GPS station MOKP was due to a malfunctioning receiver that has now been replaced. Data from other instruments allowed HVO to continue monitoring the volcano until the repair was made.

Mauna Loa, the largest volcano in the planet, is still active. Its last eruption was in 1984. USGS HVO photo by M. Patrick

Mauna Loa is the largest volcano on our planet, rising gradually to 4,170 m (13,681 ft) above sea level. Its long submarine flanks descend an additional 5 km (3 mi) below sea level to the ocean floor. The ocean floor directly beneath Mauna Loa is, in turn, depressed by the volcano's great mass another 8 km (5 mi). This places Mauna Loa's summit about 17 km (56,000 ft) above its base. The enormous volcano covers half of the Island of Hawaiʻi.
Eruptions typically start at the summit and, within minutes to months of eruption onset, about half of the eruptions migrate into either the Northeast or Southwest Rift Zones. Since 1843, the volcano has erupted 33 times, with intervals between eruptions ranging from months to decades. Mauna Loa last erupted 35 years ago, in 1984.
Mauna Loa eruptions tend to produce voluminous, fast-moving lava flows that can impact communities on the east and west sides of the Hawaiʻi Island. Since the mid-19th century, Hilo has been threatened by seven Mauna Loa lava flows. Mauna Loa lava flows have reached the south and west coasts of the island, including from Kalae to Miloli`i, eight times: 1859, 1868, 1887, 1926, 1919, and three times in 1950.
For more information on current monitoring of Mauna Loa Volcano, see volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mauna_loa/monitoring_summary.html.

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GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Varsity and JV played against Keaʻau last night at Keaʻau High School. Varsity Trojans trounced the Cougars in each set, 25 to 20, 25 to 14, and 25 to 11, taking the game. JV lost both sets and the game to Keaʻau.

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From Kaʻū High Athletics Twitter: "Luke Fasi of Pāhoa High

School wanted to meet Gilbert Mederios and Isaiah

Pilanca-Emmsley after the game. Sportsmanship at its best!"

KAʻŪ TROJANS 11-MAN FOOTBALL THRASHED THE COMPETITION last night in a game at Keaʻau High School. The Pāhoa Daggers were almost shut out, scoring 8 points against the Trojans' 52.

This was the second win in a row for the Kaʻū team, making the Trojans 2-2 in the BIIF Division II. The Trojans switched from 8-man to 11-man this year. The team has just over 40 players, with 20 of them freshmen.

Izaiah "Bobby" Pilanca-Emmsley, the 2018 BIIF offensive and defensive player of the year, scored five touchdowns during the game. He ran a total of 157 yards during the game, scoring four times in the end zone, and once from a touchdown pass.

In the first quarter, Kaʻū scored 12. In the second, 20. In the third, Pāhoa scored 8, Kaʻū 13. In the fourth quarter, Kaʻū finished the job, scoring 7, taking the game 52-8.

Matt Gerhart of Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald reported that coach DuWayne Ke said every one of the Trojans' team members got to play the field. Ke, he reported, said he tried to pull the Trojans back, especially Pilanca-Emmsley, after they were up by 37 points. "I've been on the other end… I wanted everybody else to score," said Ke, reported Gerhart.

See the breakdown of each play at twitter.com/kauathletics.

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2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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, 6 p.m., Makualani hosts Kaʻū

Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., 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 midnight, Sept. 19: webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. Race day (not online) registration closes at 6:30a.m. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

Fall Family Funday 2019 Rodeo, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9a.m., Nā‘ālehu Arena, behind Nā‘ālehu CommunityPark. Applications to compete open to keiki, youth and adults. Entry forms and cash-only fees accepted at event.

Exhibit - 45th Tiny Treasures Invitational, Saturday, Sept. 21, daily, 9a.m.-5p.m.,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, 9a.m.-1p.m., 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, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo

Zen Pen - Writing as Spiritual Practice with Tom Peek, Saturday, Sept. 21, 9:30a.m.-4p.m., 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, 10a.m.-2p.m., 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, 10a.m.-2p.m., 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, 10a.m.-1p.m., 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, 10:30-11:30a.m., hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery. Hula performance. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com, volcanoartcenter.org

Nā Mea Hula with Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Hālauolaokalani, Saturday, Sept. 21, 11a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery porch. Hands-on cultural demonstration. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-8222, volcanohula@gmail.com,
volcanoartcenter.org

Ham Radio Mtg., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2-3p.m., 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, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo

Picnic in the Park, Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Sunday, Sept. 22, 9a.m. to 3p.m. Taiko drumming and other live music from noon. Food, shave ice for purchase. ʻOhana Day Hike & Craft Activity for 18 and under runs from 9:30 a.m.; registration required, leileni_rodrigues@nps.gov.

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, 11:30a.m.-1p.m., 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, 7 p.m., Kīlauea Visitor 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 – 9-11a.m., 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, 10a.m.-2p.m., 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.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, 11a.m.-noon, multipurpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala.

Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thursday, Sept. 26, 3-4p.m., 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, 4-6p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Free community dinner for all. Additional packaged goods to take home for those in need. Donations and volunteers encouraged. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Coffee Talk at Kahuku, Friday, Sept. 27, 9:30-11a.m., Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station. 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.org, kaucoffeemill.com

Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 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, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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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Pāhala's Alfred Ibarra, at right with his sister Betsy Potter, won the 5K in the 60-69 age group in today's Kaʻū
Coffee Trail Run, which drew a record breaking 226 runners in three events. At left, a Youth Challenge
cadet greets a runner. See more below. Photo by Julia Neal

KTA CEO BARRY TANIGUCHI PASSED AWAY FRIDAY. The leader of the 103-year-old food enterprise was well known for promoting KTA's Mountain Apple brand of locally produced foods, its outreach to schools, its in-store demonstrations, its television cooking shows, and its support of numerous community programs, including funding for Kaʻū schools. KTA is also a regular supporter of The Kaʻū Calendar Newspaper, even though none of KTA's six stores are located in the District of Kaʻū.

Barry Taniguchi. Photo from UH
Hilo's Chancellor's Blog

A statement from the family today said its members "would like to share that Barry K. Taniguchi passed away Friday at The Queen's Medical Center on Oʻahu, due to medical complications. The family is extremely grateful to the medical staff at Hilo Medical Center and The Queen's Medical Center in Honolulu for their assistance and compassion in caring for Barry."
Taniguchi, 72, chaired the board of KTA Super Stores, where he was CEO. He is survived by his wife, Sandra, and children Tracy, Toby, Terri, Amanda, and Ryan, as well as grandchildren.
The University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo's Chancellor's blog described Taniguchi and KTA on its 100th birthday in 2016. The journey started with Taniguchi's great grandparents, who immigrated from Japan and opened a 500 square foot store in Hilo, delivering food to plantation camps and allowing sugar workers to buy on credit. Barry Taniguchi worked in a KTA from the time he was 12.
Don Straney wrote that Taniguchi concluded that KTA lasted this many years because of their employees. Straney concluded that the success was due to "this feeling of ‘ohana and KTA's dedication to caring for the communities they serve that has made them such a lasting and important business on Hawai‘i Island." The number of its employees is more than 800.
Straney wrote that KTA is an anchor institution, a foundation for the communities it supports. He wrote that as business anchors, KTA Super Stores "have a stake in the health and well-being of our families and communities, have an economic impact, generate employment, have an identity that makes it improbable they will ever relocate, have highly skilled administrators and staff, and are considered some of the centers of culture." He wrote that KTA is a "key engine of economic growth and revitalization of our communities."

To inspire healthy eating, KTA is known for its in-store demonstrations and displays, and for partnering with Hawaiʻi Island food Bank, the Kohala Center, Blue Zone Project, state Department of Health, and many others.
In the 2016 University of Hawaiʻi-Hilo Chancelor's blog, Toby Taniguchi, Chief Operating Officer and President of KTA, gave recognition to the KTA leaders who came before him. "The Japanese call that on giri, the concept of feeling indebted to those who came before you and an obligation to do things in a way that honors them."

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HAWAIʻI IS FIRST IN RACIAL AND ETHNIC DIVERSITY, according to a recent WalletHub report. WalletHub compared the 50 states across six key categories: socio-economic, cultural, economic, household, religious, and political diversity.
Hawaiʻi ranks second in Generational Diversity, third in Income Diversity, Worker-Class Diversity, and Household-Size Diversity, and ninth in Linguistic Diversity.

The Aloha state ranks 14th in Birthplace Diversity, 20th in Industry Diversity, 27th in Educational-Attainment Diversity, and 29th in Occupational Diversity.

See the full report at wallethub.com/edu/most-least-diverse-states-in-america/38262/.

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On the Kaʻū Coffee Trail Run, through the orchards at Kaʻū Coffee Mill. Photo by Julia Neal

KAʻŪ COFFEE TRAIL RUN broke its participation record today under sunny skies with 226 runners. The 5 K hosted 119, with 54 in the 10K, and 53 in the half marathon.

The sixth annual race saw participants climbing the slope behind Kaʻū Coffee Mill into the rainforest, runners weaving through orchards of Kaʻū Coffee with their red berries ready for the height of coffee picking season.

Co-sponsored by Kaʻū Coffee Mill, the Kaʻū Coffee Trail Run raises about a third of the budget for the local community organization ʻO Kaʻū Kākou. Local families set up refreshment booths to raise money to send children to KamehamehaSchools and for a trip to the nation's capitol.

Second and third place winners of the 60-69 age group in the 5K, Dennis

McClellan and Charles Laird, with Kaʻū Coffee Queen Helena Sesson,

Princess Liliana Marques, and Miss Flower Kysha Manini Kaʻupu.

See the 5K winner at top of Kaʻū News Briefs. Photo by Julia Neal

Racers came to Kaʻū Coffee Mill from around the state and across the globe as Kaʻū Coffee Mill founder Edmund C. Olson looked on. Youth Challenge program brought 67 cadets to support the event, and 12 participated in the race.

Miss Kaʻū Coffee Helena Sesson presented the awards, accompanied by Kaʻū Coffee Princess Liliana Marques and Miss Kaʻū Coffee Flower Kysha Manini Kaʻūpu.

Here are the winners:

The overall winner of the men's Half Marathon was Zachary Songa, at 1:28:51.8, in the 30-39 age group. Overall winner of the men's 10K was Jeffrey Iverslie, at 51:37.0, in the 50-59 age group. Overall winner of the men's 5K was Jared Barrett, at 21:59.3, in the 19 & under age group.

Overall winner of the women's Half Marathon was Amy Young, at 1:48:03.7, in the 30-39 age group. Overall winner of the women's 10K was Lucile Redon, at 58:03.6, in the 20-29 age group. Overall winner of the women's 5K was Megan Denny, at 21:01.3, in the 40-49 age group.

Amy Young, the first place women's Half Marathon winner.

Photo by Julia Neal

See more in upcoming Kaʻū News Briefs.

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A PROPOSED SPACEPORT ON THE ISLAND, this one in the Hilo-Panaʻewa area, received opposition from Uʻilani Naipo during the Office of Hawaiian Affairs meeting in Pāhala, Wednesday, Sept. 18. She said a major concern is proximity to the charter school Nawahi o Kalaniʻopuʻu, and University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Hale ʻŌlelo.

She described the technology for space launches, as preliminary, in development, and contended that launches would be subject to a higher likelihood of failure, "endangering our youth" at nearby facilities. Naipo said that earlier reports that Alaska Aerospace Corp., the company orchestrating construction of the spaceport, is in partnership with University of Hawaiʻi, are not the case.

Ka Lae, South Point, has also been a site of numerous spaceport proposals. A proposal for a Spinlaunch site makai of Ocean View drew opposition in the community last year. The founders found a different location, outside of Hawaiʻi.

Youth Challenge sent 67 cadets to assist with the Kaʻū Coffee Trail Run. A dozen competed, the other volunteers

assisted at each mile marker and with other duties. Photo by Julia Neal

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CONTINUE HONEYBEE DATA COLLECTION, urges Sen. Mazie Hirono and 22 of her colleagues. In a letter to Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue, the democrats expressed concerns over the Department's National Agricultural Statistics Service's decision to reduce or even suspend the collection of honeybee data across the nation.

The Senators also requested information on the amount that Congress provided NASS to collect information for the Cost of Pollination Survey and the Honey survey in fiscal year 2019, how much was left over when the decision was made to suspend or scale back these surveys, how much money was saved in doing so, and where those funds are.

Bee keepers in Kaʻū can benefit from USDA reports.
Photo from artemissmiles.com

The Senators wrote, "In July, NASS announced that it would suspend the collection of quarterly data for the annual Honey Bee Colonies report. The Honey Bee Colonies report, first published in 2016, is the only national survey tracking honeybee loss that is overseen by the federal government. It not only provides key data to beekeepers, the honey industry, and farmers whose crops rely on honeybees for pollination, but also helps to guide honeybee management decisions and identifies colony health stressors. USDA's recent announcement that it would resume the Colony Loss Survey, following a one-quarter suspension, to inform the Honey Bee Colonies report is welcome news. However, USDA's prior actions to suspend or scale back the collection of additional honeybee data remains a concern."

The Senators' efforts are supported by national groups such as the American Honey Producers Association and the American Beekeeping Federation. Local support includes Big Island Bees, an apiary on Hawaiʻi Island that Senator Hirono visited last month, to learn more about the importance of honeybee production in Hawaiʻi.

Said Garnett Puett, Big Island Bees co-owner and beekeeper, "Data collection has saved our operation. Without an understanding of the issues we face, we would be left out in the dark on how to best keep our bees alive. Information provided in USDA reports and surveys allows researchers to develop methods that allow us to maintain healthy colonies. The more data we have, the better our ability to protect honeybees here in the U.S. and across the globe."

Honey bees love their combs. Bee keeping in Kaʻū, and Hawaiʻi at large,
depends on USDA reports. Photo from artemissmiles.com

Eric Silva, Federal Policy Counsel, American Honey Producers Association, said "The NASS reports on colony numbers, honey production, and pollination contracts are foundational data reports upon which the industry, academia, and government agencies base decisions. Without these reports, we can only regress in our understanding of what is happening to the health and vitality of America's honey bees and America's beekeeping operations. As an industry, we need more not less data if we hope to arrive at better solutions for ensuring that honey bees stay alive and thrive, to produce high quality honey and pollinate $20 billion in specialty crops annually."

Tim May, President of the American Beekeeping Federation and commercial beekeeper, said, "The American Beekeeping Federation is in full support of USDA's decision to resume the NASS on the health of managed honey bees. Honey bees are so important to our country's agriculture and with their continued declining health it is imperative that the USDA continue to monitor colony health regularly it is critical to the future of U.S. agriculture production."

The full text of the letter to Secretary Perdue is available here.

At South Point Road, Hwy 11 motorists saw signs for change today.
Photo by Melissa Wheeler

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GLOBAL CLIMATE STRIKE WEEK was visible in Kaʻū today, with members of Kaʻū Voices waving signs at South Point Road and Highway 11 to encourage people to take action to stem the rising oceans, temperatures, greenhouse gases, and climate disasters.

Kaʻū Voices' organizer Melissa Wheeler said Kaʻū Voices urges everyone to "be a part of the solution, not the problem, and be aware!"

Kaʻū Voices encourages people to attend other Climate Strike events, through Friday, Sept. 27, at Maunakea Access Road every day, and in Hilo, to wave signs at the downtown post office on Friday, Sept. 27.

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PICNIC IN THE PARK at Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park will be held tomorrow, Sunday, Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event features taiko drumming and other live, musical entertainment from noon to 3 p.m. 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 9:30 a.m. to noon; registration required, leileni_rodrigues@nps.gov.

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2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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, 6 p.m., Makualani hosts Kaʻū

Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

SUNDAY, SEPT. 22

Palm Trail, Sunday, Sept. 22, 9:30-12:30p.m., 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, 11:30a.m.-1p.m., 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, 7 p.m., 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

Ka‘ū Food Basket, Thursday, Sept. 26, 11a.m.-noon, multipurpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Coffee Talk at Kahuku, Friday, Sept. 27, 9:30-11a.m., 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, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo

ONGOING

Tiny Treasure Invitational Exhibit at Volcano Art Center gallery in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park runs through Sunday, Nov. 3. Open to the public, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Free; Park entrance fees apply. The exhibition also celebrates VAC's 45th anniversary, Oct. 21.

Artists include Daniel Rokovitz, Stone O'Daugherty, Kristin Mitsu Shiga, Pat Pearlman, and Amy Flanders, Karen and Mark Stebbins. Also on display, small works from the annual Volcano Art Collaboration from June, featuring Rose Adare, Nash Adams-Pruitt, Lisa Louise Adams, Ed Clapp, Amy Flanders, Bill Hamilton, Liz Miller, Joe Laceby, and Erik Wold. volcanoartcenter.org

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

Girls Exploring Math and Science Registration is open to Kaʻū students The annual event for fifth graders 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.
"First Come, First Served" registration forms were mailed to all West Hawaiʻi and Kaʻū schools on Sept. 9. 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.

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Former Miss Kaʻū Coffee Amey Silva and her keiki at the inaugural Fall Family Funday 2019 Rodeo. Photo by Julia Neal

THE INAUGURAL FALL FAMILY RODEO on Saturday showed off paniolo skills of keiki and youth. Organized by Kaʻū Roping and Riding Association and co-sponsored by Nancy Cabral and Day-Lum Properties, the rodeo at Naalehu Arena saw competitors up to age 17. The youngest, one-year-old Kauwanaokalani Kaluna-Yurong, refused to let go of the tail when pulling off the ribbon in the Goat Undecorating event.

Winners of Barrel Racing, ages 9-13, No Help.
Photo by Julia Neal

In Dummy Roping, 4 and under, McKenzy DeMattos took first, Kuʻulei Serrao took second, and Kalauʻili Cardoza took third. For ages 5-8, Colt Mandaloniz took first, Kysen Rapoza took third, and Jaycee Amaral took third.

In Goat Undecorating, 4 and under, Kuʻulei Serrao took first, Janiese Amaral took second, and McKenzy DeMattos took third. For ages 5-8, Hilai Karatti took first, Hilinai Karatti took second, and Jaycee Amaral took third.
In Barrel Racing, 4 and under, with help, Devyn Akana took first, Marina Sakata took second, and Kalauʻili Cardoza took third. For ages 5-8, with help, Keanna took first, Quentin Lorenzo took second, and Kysen Rapoza took third.

Winners of Goat Undecorating, ages 4 & under.

Photo by Julia Neal

In Barrel Racing, for ages 5-8, without help, Hilai Karatti took first, Caya Wong took second.

Winners of Dummy, ages 5-8. Photo by Julia Neal

For ages 9-13, the first go saw Kryslynn Nabarra at 17.87, Teani Souza at 18.64, and Blayne DeMattos at 20.43. The second go saw Nabarra at 18.41, Moana Mortensen at 19.75, and DeMattos at 20.80. Nabarra took first, with an average time of 18.14. Mortensen took second, with an average time of 20.095. Souza took third, with an average time of 20.225.

In Barrel Racing, for ages 14-17, McKella Akana was the only competitor.

Winners of Pole Bending, ages 5-8, with Help.

Photo by Julia Neal

In Pole Bending, for 4 and under, with help, Kalauʻili Cardoza took first, McKenzy DeMattos took third, and Aurora Serrao took third. For ages 5-8, with help, Keanna Macanas took first, Quentin Lorenzo took second, and Kysen Ropoza took third. For ages 9-13, the first go saw Blayne DeMattos at 31.22, Kryslynn Nabarra at 32.77, and Hayzen at 39.12. The second go saw Nabarra at 29.24, DeMattos at 33.70, and Moana Mortensen at 36.04. Nabarra took first, with an average time of 36.005. DeMattos took second, with an average time of 32.46. Mortensen took third, with an average time of 39.545. For ages 14-17, McKella Akana was the only competitor, with no time recorded.

In Calf Riding, Hayzeh took first, Chaz took second, and Austin took third.

In Sheep Riding, Kyson Rapoza took first, Kamakoa took second, and Quentin Lorenzo took third.
In Calf Riding, Hayzeh took first, Chaz took second, and Austin took third.

A winner of Barrel Racing,
ages 5-8, No Help.
Photo by Julia Neal

In Sheep Riding, Kyson Rapoza took first, Kamakoa took second, and Quentin Lorenzo took third.

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A SCAM ATTEMPT WARNING comes from the Department of Water Supply, County of Hawaiʻi. The utility wants to remind its customers and the public to be wary of fraudulent telephone calls asking for personal information or visits from people claiming to represent DWS.

DWS does not ask for Social Security numbers.

Winners of Barrel Racing, ages 4 & under,
with Help. Photo by Julia Neal

It's acceptable for customers to ask to see an employee's official identification if they are unsure if he or she is from DWS. DWS personnel carry official photo badge identification and drive marked vehicles displaying the DWS name and logo on the doors.
People who receive suspicious phone calls or visits from someone claiming to represent DWS should not provide any personal information that's requested. Instead, they should call DWS at (808) 961-8060 and the Hawaiʻi Police Department's non-emergency number at (808) 935-3311 to file a report. Also, be aware that some telephone scammers are now disguising their fraudulent attempts by having local or legitimate phone numbers appear on the recipient's Caller ID feature.

A family of paniolo at the inaugural Fall Family

Funday 2019 Rodeo. Photo by Julia Neal

Customers and members of the general public may email any concerns to dws@hawaiidws.org or call (808) 961-8790 for after-hour emergencies.

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LEARN WHY HVO STAFF IS LENDING A HELPING HAND to Alaskacolleagues. Read this week's Volcano Watch, written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates:

Winners of Sheep. Photo by Julia Neal

Volcano observatories across the United Stateswork together to ensure efficient and thorough monitoring of the nation's active volcanoes. This collaboration is particularly evident during a crisis, like the 2018 eruption of Kīlauea Volcano.

In 2018, scientists, field engineers, and administrative professionals from across the USGSVolcanoScienceCentercame to the Island of Hawaiʻito assist HVO in monitoring Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone lava flows and summit collapses. Their assistance was critical to maintaining HVO's 24/7 response capability.

One-year-old Kauwanaokalani Kaluna-Yurong,

nibbling on her participation ribbon for

Goat Undecorating. Photo by Julia Neal

Collaboration between volcano observatories also occurs in non-crisis times – for example, helping with regularly scheduled field operations. Some volcano observatories, such as the one in Alaska, must accomplish all field work in the summer because other times of the year can bring harsh weather and dangerous working conditions. Since the summer field season in Alaska is short, it is important to use temporary help from other states.

The field season for the Alaska Volcano Observatory staff is intense. The sun is almost always up, and the daylight hours are fully used when weather permits. Help from other volcano observatories allows field teams to be rotated every month to avoid burn-out.

Winners of Pole Bending, ages 4 & under, with Help.

Photo by Julia Neal

This summer, several HVO staff traveled to Alaskato help build new, and upgrade old, seismic monitoring sites on western Aleutian volcanoes. This is part of a big step that AVO is taking to convert their entire seismic network from an analog to an all-digital network. This is important because digital instruments can detect a wider range of earthquake signals, which, in turn, helps scientists "see" more types of processes happening beneath the ground surface. HVO made the transition to a digital network in 2014‒2017.

Winners of Pole Bending, ages 9-13, No Help.

Photo by Julia Neal

Our work began on Adak, an island about 1770 km (1100 mi) southwest from Anchorage, Alaska. The island, home to a military base from 1942 to 1997, is eerily peaceful now that most of the facilities have been abandoned. It was our base of operations – the hub, where more-remote field stations tie into the Alaskavolcano monitoring network.

From Adak, we boarded the research vessel Steadfast, which took us across the Bering Sea anywhere from 35 to 750 km (22 to 466 mi) to different volcanoes. The RV Steadfast was our home away from home, until the boat returned to Adak to rotate in a new field crew, refuel, and restock supplies.

Once we reached the targeted volcano, the captain dropped anchor in a harbor that would be mostly protected from potentially fierce, incoming Aleutian storms. From there, we flew in the onboard helicopter to go back and forth from the ship to the different field sites.

Winners of Goat Undecorating, ages 5-8. Photo by Julia Neal

The weather was always a factor in our work. We were shrouded in fog nearly every morning, but we had to be ready to fly to a field site at the drop of a hat. Whenever the helicopter pilot deemed that a safe window of opportunity had arrived, we loaded up and took off.

Once we landed on the volcano, the real work began. We dug a foundation for the equipment hut and a 2-meter- (about 6-ft-) deep hole, where the seismometer would reside and "listen" for ground motions (earthquakes). Solar panels were mounted on the hut, which housed 15 deep-cycle 12-volt batteries to power the electronics that digitizes signals from the seismometer and sends data back to Adak via radio.

Winners of Dummy, ages 4 & under. Photo by Julia Neal

Once in a while, when looking up to catch our breath, we would notice the majestic snow-capped peaks surrounding us. But those times were brief. We were in a race against the sun, while battling the ever-changing weather conditions.

The work was difficult but rewarding. Living in close quarters, continuously strategizing to overcome the elements, and working as a team on a remote volcano, led to a bond with our AVO colleagues that will last beyond the Aleutian field work.

HVO is always busy with Hawaiian volcanoes but assisting our sister observatories is also part of what we do. No matter where a volcano is located, our mission is always the same – to enhance public safety through information and science.

Winners of Calf. Photo by Julia Neal

Volcano Activity Updates

Kῑlauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL. Kīlauea deformation and seismicity showed no notable changes over the past week. Sulfur dioxide emission rates are low at the summit and below detection limits at Puʻu ʻŌʻō and the 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. Hazards remain at the LERZ and summit of Kīlauea. Closures and warnings in these areas should be heeded. The 2018 lava flows are primarily on private property; please be respectful and do not enter or park on private property.

Mauna Loa is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at ADVISORY. This alert level does not mean that an eruption is imminent or that progression to an eruption is certain.

At the inaugural Fall Family Funday 2019 Rodeo, well-known Kaʻū paniolo Lorilee Lorenzo runs after 6 yr old Quentin Lorenzo during Barrel Racing, ages 5-8, with help. Dad Frank Lorenzo Jr. leads. Photo from Lorenzo family

One earthquake with three or more felt reports occurred in Hawaiʻi this past week: a magnitude-2.5 quake 12 km (7 mi) southwest of Leilani Estates at 4 km (2 mi) depth on Sept. 11 at 4:47 p.m.

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

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and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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, 6 p.m., Makualani hosts Kaʻū

Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

UPCOMING

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, 11:30a.m.-1p.m., 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, 7 p.m., 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

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, 11a.m.-noon, multipurpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Coffee Talk at Kahuku, Friday, Sept. 27, 9:30-11a.m., Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station. Free. nps.gov/havo

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Nature & Culture, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Realms and Divisions, Sunday, Sept. 29, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

ONGOING

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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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Christina Rasmussen and Megan Denny, who finished third and first in the Women' 5K, with Kaʻū Coffee Queen
Helena Sesson, Princess Liliana Marques, and Miss Flower Kysha Manini Kaʻupu.
Emcee Eddie-O is far right. See more results below. Photo by Julia Neal

WILD BEES ARE RECOVERING ON HAWAIʻI ISLAND after a loss of about 99 percent of them over about eight years, says Allison Yahna. The bee expert said she is inspired by the expected recovery on this island and around the world, as people are becoming aware of the importance of bees in nature and for the survival of food for humans. She said there are many new beekeepers on this island.

Earlier this month, Yahna, who founded Artimis Smiles Honey Bee Sanctuary in Kaʻū 20 years ago, took her daughter, VolcanoSchool of Arts & Sciences student Manu Yahna, to Montreal for Apimondia 2019, the world's largest conference on bees. They found that people from many countries are dedicated to reviving bee populations. Allison said she was most inspired by the number of folks interested in supporting local bees, adapted to their locale and evolving with genetic diversity to help fight off onslaught of disease.

Honeybees on a removable comb. Photo from Swarm Season

She said that Hawaiʻi Island, in its isolation from the mainland, is like a laboratory with very little risk to bees until the last decade. "We were able to see, with the sudden onslaught of imported mites, beetles, and disease, that only the strong bees evolved and survived." Even though 99 percent of wild bees and 90 percent of commercial bees perished, "evolution worked," she said. "The weak died off. The strong had traits that allowed them to survive." She said that some bees with hygienic behavior were able to cull out infected brood, groom each other and remove mites, and self-medicate by dining on medicinal plants. Bees adapted by gathering antimicrobial resins and saps from plants to varnish the interiors of their hives, to keep out disease.

Yahna said there are theories on the origin of the diseases that killed the bees here. Hawaiʻi, with its isolation from disease, became a popular place to mass produce queen bees to create hives that are used in large tracts of agriculture on the mainland. Hundreds of thousand of the queens are shipped to orchards that need pollination for almonds, rapeseed to produce canola, and other monoculture, industrial crops.

A honeybee, alighting on a flower near dawn. Photo from Swarm Season

She said that mass producing queens, kept in cages without exposure to the elements and preventing their natural behavior of swarming to find a new home, make them weaker. They can lose the ability to resist disease. She said that beetles could have come onto the island through imported, used beekeeping equipment, soil, and imported fruit. The disease nosima C. could have arrived with imported semen to impregnate the queen bees. Mites could have come through shipments of queen bees, en route from New Zealand to the North American mainland, with a stop in Honolulu.

If there were a wholesale crash of bees – here and on the mainland, there could be food shortage. "The food system in the U.S. needs pollination."

Yahna said that the conference drew much interest in an approach toward locally sourced bees kept as wild as possible, living in a diversity of wild plants and crops in local, small scale agriculture systems for each community. Beekeepers would raise bees adapted to each community. She said that letting the bees evolve, while minimizing toxins and other threats to them, could be the best solution.

"Everything the bees do, is the result of 30 million years of evolution." Humans, on the planet for a shorter time than bees, can learn from them, instead of trying adapt bees to a new system that is likely unsustainable," she said. She recommended the book, The Lives of Bees: The Untold Story of the Honeybee in the Wild.

A beekeeper, watching a swarm of honeybees. Photo from Swarm Season

A keynote speaker at the convention was T.D. Seeley, of the Department of Neurobiology & Behavior at CornellUniversity in Ithaca, New York.

He explained the idea of Darwinian beekeeping, as an evolutionary approach that seeks to provide managed honey bee colonies with living conditions that are as close as possible to those of wild honey bee colonies. "The goal is to harmonize our beekeeping methods with the natural history of Apis mellifera," allowing bees to "make full use of the toolkit of adaptations that they have evolved over the last 30 million years." Seeley explained the pursuit of beekeeping "centered less on treating a bee colony as a honey factory and more on nurturing the lives of honey bees."

Yahna said that the owner of Hawaiian Queen, a company on Hawaiʻi Island that produces queens for the mainland, attended the convention and is working with her on new approaches to raising queen bees in more sustainable environments. Contact beeoracal@gmail.com. See the trailer of Yahna's film, Swarm Season.

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REMOTE COUNSELING is available to Kaʻū residents through Root 2 Rise Counseling Center in Hilo. Meeting with a licensed mental health counselor via video or voice calls means there is no need to go to an office for appointments. Patients can work with a counselor in any private place, such as a bedroom, lanai, or someplace in nature. This is suited for those who don't like sitting in traffic, don't drive, or simply prefer the comfort of staying home.

"This service may work for you in a way previous counseling hasn't, said Kim Pierce, founder of Root 2 Rise. After several years of working with clients on the Big Island, she said, it became clear to her that driving hours to an appointment in town was not ideal for many of her clients.

"We know that the need for counseling is on the rise, and we are just making it more accessible to all," says Pierce. "According to the 2010 Census, the Hawaiian islands are composed of 93.9 percent rural areas. Root 2 Rise's goal is to make counseling on all of the Hawaiian Islands accessible in a way it hasn't been before, so that no matter how far you live from town, or how busy your schedule is, counseling can work for you.

"Our brains are one of our most precious organs. It is what makes us, us. Everyone needs a place to rest and reset. Maybe you have never been to counseling and are interested in giving it a try. Mental health counseling is not only for severe mental health disorders. Anyone looking to make adjustments in their life can benefit from speaking with a professional to improve what is no longer working for you, or for your family.

People providing care in our community such as teachers, nurses, doctors, and health providers will now have the flexibility and privacy of working toward their mental health goals with a counselor via voice or video sessions."

No physician referral is needed to begin counseling services. To schedule an appointment call 808-765-5080, with insurance card ready. Root 2 Rise accepts both HMSA and HMSA Quest insurance plans. For other insurance carriers, call to talk about out of pocket rates.

Children and adults have been shown to benefit significantly from participating in mental health services, said Pierce. For those who prefer to meet in person, the counseling center is equipped with two rooms that are set up for kids, and three for adults and families. The counseling center is located in downtown Hilo across from Blane's on Waianuenue Ave.
Privacy and confidentiality are a key component to successful mental health counseling. The professional will talk about right to privacy and confidentiality during the first visit. "You don't need to be at rock bottom to receive the benefits of counseling," said Pierce.

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Final Half Marathon finisher, 72-year-old Joe Loschiavo, holds up a drink
- NOT water - in celebration of his accomplishment. Photo by Julia Neal

THE SIXTH ANNUAL KAʻŪ COFFEE TRAIL RUN on Saturday, Sept. 21 boasted competitors from as far away as Japan. It included international adventurers like Mayumi Takahashi, 51, and Teresa Oniwa, 61, who immigrated to

Brazil

decades ago and recently moved back to

Japan

.
Miss Kaʻū Coffee Helena Nihipali Sesson fired the pistol to start all three races. Eddie-O served as Master of Ceremonies.

The Run saw 226 people of all ages take to the coffee and macadamia nut orchards, and the rainforest above Pāhala, near Kaʻū Coffee Mill, where all three races started and ended. Sponsored by ʻO Kaʻū Kākou, Edmund C. Olson Trust II, Kaʻū Coffee Mill, County of Hawaiʻi, BioAstin, and Webscorer, the annual event raises money to invest in programs run by ʻO Kaʻū Kākou, for the benefit of Kaʻū.

Prizes for the winners were donated by Atlantis Submarine, Big Island Candies, Body Glove, Capt. Zodiac, Hapuna Beach Resort, Hilo Hawaiian Buffet, King Kamehameha Hotel Buffet, Mizuno Superette, Starbucks, Target-Kona, and WalMart.

Kaʻū's Denny family ran together in the 5K again this year. Megan Denny, in the age 40-49 group, placed first – she also won it in 2016 and 2018 – 9th overall, at 28:01.3. Justin Denny (40-49) finished 9th for men, 14th overall, and 3rd in his category, at 30:22.3. Justin Denny III, 16 (19 & under), finished 9th for men, 10th overall – right on Megan's heels – and 5th in his category, at 28:45.2. They all improved their times over last year's race.

Three race finishers with Kaʻū Coffee Queen Helena Sesson, Princess Liliana
Marques, and Miss Flower Kysha Manini Kaʻupu. Photo by Julia Neal

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's Public Affairs Specialist, Jessica Ferracane, finished the 5K, as did the youngest entrant of all three races, 6-year-old Yuna Liener. The youngest entrant in the 10K, 16-year-old Maia Akao, finished 41st overall in that race. The youngest entrant in the Half Marathon, 11-year-old Nova Stickley, finished 55th overall in that race.
Winner of the Women's 5K was Megan Denny (40-49) – see above for more. Second place was Carla Lind (30-39), of Kaʻū, at 29:31.3. Christina Rasmussen (40-49) took third, at 31:55.3.

The Men's 5K was won by Jared Barrett (19 & under) at 21:59.3. Henry Miranda (19 & under) took second, at 22:57.8. Matthew Newton (19 & under) took third, at 25:15.9.

Winner of the Women's 10K was Lucile Redon (20-29) at 58:03.6. Tonya Rude (50-59) took second, at 59:00.1. Third was Megan Lamson Leatherman (30-39), of Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund, at 1:03:03.5.

Winner of the Men's 10K was Jeffrey Iverslie (50-59), at 51:37.0. Second was Adrien Azema (20-29), at 52:46.2. Bryce Harada (20-29) took third, at 53:51.7.

Amy Young (30-39), of Keaʻau, won the Women's Half Marathon, at 1:48:03.7. Second place was Noe McMahon (20-29) for the second year in a row, at 1:51:39.8. Third place was Bree Brown (30-39), of Kona, last year's first place winner, at 2:00:30.1.

Winner of the Men's Half Marathon was Zachary Songa (30-39) at 1:28:51.8. Second place was Patrick Stover (30-39), of Kona, who took first last year, at 1:39:34.9. Third place was Mark Larson (30-39) at 1:40:47.4.

Mayumi Takahashi, 51, and Teresa Oniwa, 61, arrived from Japan for the

race. They immigrated to Brazildecades ago and recently moved

back to Japan. Photo by Julia Neal

Other participants from the Kaʻū area, Volcano to Miloliʻi, include:

Women's 5K: Marie Pearson (20-29) at 35:31.5, who took first in her age group, 13th overall. Sheryl Cobb (40-49) at 53:04.8, who took 10th in her age group, 56th overall. Shirley Saribay (40-49) at 56:02.1, who took 12th in her age group, 60th overall. Kathy Baxter (50-59) at 39:08.3, who took 3rd in her age group, 22nd overall. Lynn Morrison (50-59) at 51:22.2, who took 9th in her age group, 49th overall. Meredith Linden (50-59) at 51:35.7, who took 10th in her age group, 51st overall. Robin Stratton (60-69) at 44:07.9, who took 3rd in her age group, 36th overall.

Women's 10K: Kimberly Weisenborn (30-39) at 1:20:03.0, who took 7th in her age group, 22nd overall.

Women's Half Marathon: Sally Marrack (40-49) at 2:16:13.9, who took second in her age group, 7th overall.

Tropical Storm Kiko is expected to die off before
affecting Hawaiʻi. NOAA image

Men's Half Marathon: Shawn Mishler (50-59) at 2:00:30.5, who took second in his age group, 12th overall.

See all the results at webscorer.com/race?raceid=196360.

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TROPICAL STORM KIKO was 1,200 miles from South Point, moving at 12 mile per hour with 60 mph winds at 5 p.m. She is forecast to devolve into a tropical depression by Wednesday afternoon. Kiko has been unpredictable, but is expected to die off before affecting Hawaiʻi.

The other storms and weather disturbances in the region have dissipated. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, September is the peak month for hurricane and tropical storm activity in the Pacific and Atlantic.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

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2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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, 6 p.m., Makualani hosts Kaʻū

Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

UPCOMING

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, 11:30a.m.-1p.m., 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, 7 p.m., 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

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, 11a.m.-noon, multipurpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Coffee Talk at Kahuku, Friday, Sept. 27, 9:30-11a.m., 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, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Realms and Divisions, Sunday, Sept. 29, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

ONGOING

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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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Congratulated by Boys & Girls Club CEO Chad Cabral, members in Ocean View are able to use Dell computers
for homework and other projects in the new program at Ocean View Community Center. See more below.
Photo from Boys & Girls Club

SPLIT ON WHETHER TO IMPEACH DONALD TRUMP, members of Hawai`i's Congressional Delegation put forth their views today. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who is also running for President, broke with the Hawai`i delegation and her Democratic opponents in the presidential race. She told CNN that "It's important that Donald Trump be voted out of office by the American people."
Gabbard told CNN that impeachment proceedings announced by House of Representatives leader Nancy Pelosi today, would divide the country. Gabbard said that transcripts alleged to reveal corruption by Trump in dealing with the Ukranian government should be released to the public and studied by congress, which should make a "decision based on facts."
Sen. Mazie Hirono issued the following statement: “I commend Speaker Pelosi and House Democrats for opening a formal impeachment inquiry that will lay out for the American people whether Donald Trump committed high crimes and misdemeanors.

Sen. Mazie Hirono backs Trump impeachment.
Photo from NPR

“Here’s what we know: He obstructed justice as detailed in the Mueller Report. He has been named as an unindicted co-conspirator in a campaign finance crime. He has been receiving money in violation of the Constitution from foreign governments. He pressured a foreign government to investigate his political rival -- and he may even have threatened to withhold Congressionally-allocated aid money destined for that country to fight Russian aggression. He has stonewalled every effort by Congress to do its job of oversight and investigation, by directing witnesses not to testify in
front of Congress, refusing to turn over documents, and asserting privileges that don’t exist.
“From Day 1 of his presidency, Donald Trump has been motivated by two things: protecting himself and making money. Speaker Pelosi is right to hold this dangerous chief executive accountable.”
Hirono first called for the opening of an impeachment inquiry on May 29, following Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s press conference at the U.S. Department of Justice outlining the conclusions of his two-year investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and whether
the Trump campaign coordinated with those efforts. Sen. Brian Schatz issued a statement, accusing Trump of "breaking statutory and constitutional law every day." Schatz charged that Trump "is abusing his inherent power as president with regularity, enthusiasm, and most troublingly, impunity."
“He and his legal team argue that a sitting president’s authorities are so vast that they literally transcend the law. They argue that the Congress has a remedy for this criminality and defiance – the impeachment process. If that is their view, so be it. On behalf of the people who elected us, we must formalize and accelerate the impeachment process so that Congress, by exercising its responsibility under Article 1 of the Constitution, can provide some measure of accountability.”

Sen. Brian Schatz said Trump breaks statutory and
constitutional law every day."
Photo from Democracy Now

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TULSI GABBARD, KA`U'S REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS, QUALIFIED FOR THE FOURTH DEBATE among Democrats running for the presidency in 2020 . Her campaign made the announcement today. At least 12 candidates will take the stage in the debate to be hosted by the Democratic National Committee, CNN and the New York Times. It will be held in Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio on Oct. 15, televised on CNN. The timing will depend on whether is it scheduled to split the candidates over two nights.

The poll that qualified Gabbard is the New Hampshire survey by Monmouth University. Another qualified candidate is a new addition to the official DNC stage. He is Tom Steyer, the advocate for mitigating Climate Change, which he calls an immediate crisis for the human race. The other candidates were all in the first three debates, with the exception of Gabbard, who spoke out in the first two, but missed the DNC's polling requirements for the third debate.

Candidates already qualified for the fourth debate are: Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warrren, Corey Booker, Beto O'Rourke, Andrew Yang, Amy Klobuchar, Julian Castro, Seyer and Gabbard. The deadline to qualify is Oct. 1.
To join in the fifth debate in November, Gabbard must confirm donations from at least 165,000 people and 3 percent support from four qualifying national or early-state polls, or 5 percent from two polls in the states with early voting: Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.

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Everyone's busy after school at the Boys & Girls Club in Ocean View.
Photo from Boys & Girls Club

THE OCEAN VIEW BOYS & GIRLS CLUB PROGRAM is becoming a great success, says Chad Cabral, who visited the site today. "Keeping kids supported and safe, the soul continues to be fulfilled by the smiles and appreciation of our Ocean View youth," were his words after leaving the Ocean View Community Center location.
Cabral, Chief Executive Officer of Boys & Girls Club of the Big Island, said that "An Ocean View parent approached me this evening while picking up his children and shared how thankful he was for this offering. He shared that as a child he attended our Boys & Girl's Club Hilo program and it really meant a lot to him growing up. He sees the same joy in his kids while they are at the program" in Ocean View."
Cabral noted that "after homework is pau, it's snacks and fun activities before staff transport the kids home for the evening." He said he wants to thank the community and parters "for making all this happen, for the kids who need us most." The program is geared for up to 40 children.

A sportive afternoon at the new Boys & Girls Club today in Ocean View.
Photo from Boys & Girls Club.

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WHERE ELSE CAN KA`U COFFEE BECOME FAMOUS? With National Coffee Day coming up on Sunday, Sept 29, and the U.S. coffee industry valued at $48 billion, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019's Best Coffee Cities in America as well as accompanying videos, along with its list of top coffee deals and discounts offered by retailers during the national coffee celebration. To determine the best local coffee scenes in America, WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities across 14 key indicators of a strong coffee culture. The data set ranges from coffee shops, coffee houses and cafés per capita to average price per pack of coffee. The top 20 cities for coffee lovers are: Seattle, New York, San Francisco, Portland, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, DC, Miami, San Dingo, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, Minneapolis, Oakland, Tampa, Pittsburgh and Austin.

The study also found that Honolulu is he city with the highest average price for a pack of coffee. Houston has the lowest average price for a pack of coffee, $3.51, which is 2.3 times lower than in Honolulu,at $8.20. Fremont, California, has the highest average annual spending on coffee per household, $221.21, which is 3.4 times higher than in Cleveland, the city with the lowest at $64.53.

Harvest season's on at Ka`u Coffee Mill.
See www.kaucoffeemill.com.

Gilbert, Arizona, has the highest share of households that own a single-cup/pod-brewing coffee maker, 26.08 percent, which is 2.9 times higher than in Detroit, the city with the lowest at 9.11 percent.
New York has the most coffee shops, coffee houses and cafés (per square root of population), 1.2212, which is 19.3 times more than in Laredo, Texas, the city with the fewest at 0.0633.
Portland, Oregon, has the most coffee and tea manufacturers (per square root of population), 0.0207, which is 41.4 times more than in Riverside and San Bernardino, California, the cities with the fewest at 0.0005. To view the full report and your city's rank, please visit:
http://wallethub.com/edu/best-cities-for-coffee-lovers/23739/

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SPEAK OUT ON THE DRAFT GENERAL PLAN in Volcano on Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Cooper Center in Volcano Village. Specific topics "most relevant to the region" from the Draft General Plan will be discussed. Hosted y Hawaiʻi Plannign Department, the public is urged to come comment. Questions? Call 961-8228, or see hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Public comment is open through Thursday, Oct. 31, at GeneralPlan@hawaiicounty.gov, (808) 961-8288, or Planning Department, County of Hawai‘i,

101 Pauahi St. Suite 3, Hilo, HI, 96720

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

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, 11:30a.m.-1p.m., 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, 7 p.m., 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

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, 11a.m.-noon, multipurpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Coffee Talk at Kahuku, Friday, Sept. 27, 9:30-11a.m., 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

Nature & Culture, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Realms and Divisions, Sunday, Sept. 29, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

ONGOING

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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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Volcano Art Center, which hosts cultural events, such as hula on a traditional dance platform, will receive funds from
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority's Aloha ʻĀina program. See story below. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org

NEW HAWAIʻI, WESTERN PACIFIC, AND AMERICAN SAMOA DIRECTOR FOR USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT is Brenda Iokepa-Moses. She assumes the position on Monday, with the federal Department of Agriculture, following decades of her hands-on work with Kaʻū farmers and ranchers in soil and water, horticultural practices, land lease, and purchasing negotiations. Her planning and operations employment with owners of rural land in Hawaiʻi, where real estate is dear, has provided her with experience in establishing common ground between farmers and property owners, to benefit the future of agriculture, she says.

Brenda Iokepa-Moses. Photo from USDA

Iokepa-Moses says she plans to bring her interpersonal skills to the job, stemming from her involvement with business, the nonprofit organizations where she volunteers, and in working with ranchers, farmers, and their cooperative organizations on many issues, including farmland security.
As a land manager in Kaʻū, Iokepa-Moses has overseen daily more than 60 independent farmers on hundreds of acres leased to them, as well as thousands of acres leased to cattlemen, while carrying out improvement projects, with responsibility for bidding and completion. She credits more than 20 years of military service in the Army Reserves for training in time management and project completion skills.
Married with three children, Iokepa-Moses is a resident of Pāhala. She serves as a co-organizer of the Kaʻū Coffee Festival, which helps to market one of the most important crops of the region. She also volunteers for the service organization ʻO Kaʻū Kākou. Since 2013, she has served as President of the Hawaiʻi Association of Conservation Districts, with its members in 16 Districts across the state, assisting with public affairs and management. She also chairs the Kaʻū Soil & Water Conservation District and is secretary and past president of the Kaʻū Farm Bureau. She served on the Department of Water Supply Board from 2012 to 2017.
Iokepa-Moses's education spans from military training to a paralegal degree, from studying business at University of Hawaiʻi to courses in real estate, construction engineering, and leadership development.

Directors of USDA Rural Development are tasked with helping to improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. The agency offers loans, grants, and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services, such a housing, health care, first responder services and equipment, and water, electricity, and communication infrastructure. Rural development supports loans to businesses through banks, credit unions, and community-managed lending pools. It offers technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve effectiveness of their operations. It also helps communities undertake empowerment programs, helping rural residents to buy or rent safe, affordable housing and make health and safety repairs to their homes.
Iokepa-Moses' office will be in the Federal Building in downtown Hilo. For more on Hawaiʻi programs see rd.usda.gov/hi.

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NATURAL RESOURCES GRANTS FROM HAWAIʻI TOURISM AUTHORITY will flow to non profits and government organizations on Hawaiʻi Island. The Aloha ʻĀina program funds community-based nonprofit and government programs helping to manage and protect Hawaiʻi's natural resources. "The Hawaiian proverb, 'He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka,' means 'the land is a chief, man is its servant,' and therefore if we care for our natural resources, they will care for us," says an HTA statement released today.

Aloha ʻĀina will issue funds to the Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Seed Banking Initiative 2020. Photos from laukahi.org

HTA issued a request for proposals on May 2 with the deadline of July 5 to submit applications. HTA staff held informational briefings about the submission process on all six islands during the month of May.

"Our Aloha ʻĀina program is focused on the lasting value of stewardship by responsible, community-based entities with an emphasis on ʻāina-kanaka (land-human) relationships and knowledge. The collective objective is to reinvest tourism dollars to manage, conserve, and revitalize Hawaiʻi's natural resources," said Kalani Kaʻanaʻana, HTA's Director of Hawaiian Cultural Affairs.

HTA is also providing funding through its Kukulu Ola program to perpetuate the Hawaiian culture. The Kukulu Ola awardees for 2020 will be announced soon.

Full List of the 95 HTA 2020 Aloha ʻĀina Awardees can be found at governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/latest-news/hta-awards-funding-to-support-community-events-and-programs/.

Statewide, HTA awarded funs to DLNR – Division of Forestry and Wildlife; Mokuhaliʻi: Covering the Islands in the Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Outreach Network; Hawaiian Islands Land Trust; Cultural & Ecological Restoration Program; Kupu; Hawaiʻi Youth Conservation Corps; University of Hawaiʻi; Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death Seed Banking Initiative 2020.

The Coral Reef Alliance, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, is one of the Aloha ʻĀina programs funded.
Image from coral.org

Hawaiʻi Island: Coral Reef Alliance; Hawaiʻi Wai Ola; Edith K. Kanakaole Foundation; Makawalu a Kanaloa; Hawaiʻi Forest Institute; Restoration and Education at Palamanui and Lai Opua Dry Forest Preserves; Pohaha I Ka Lani; Liko No Ka Lama; The Kohala Center, Inc.; Malama Kahaluʻu: Restoring Our Coral Reef Ecosystem; Volcano Art Center; and Niʻaulani Rainforest Preservation & Education Program.

Funding comes from the portion of Transient Accommodations Tax income of the state, which is collected from vacation rentals, hotel rooms, and other accommodations operators.

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VOICES OF SCIENCE, a new series of audio stories, released six episodes in September. This new podcast series takes listeners on an acoustic voyage to discover tales of extinction, invasion, volcanic eruptions, and ancient navigation through national parks in Hawai‘i. "Natural sounds bring to life these stories, and the urgent conservation challenges of these tropical and isolated islands," states a release from to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

The six-part series transports listeners to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park. The subjects are varied: traditional navigation by the stars, the survival of bird species, the invasion of a loud frog, coral bleaching, and threats to native methods of fishing. The series culminates in the sound of lava and gases roiling within the former lava lake of Kīlauea volcano's summit crater, and surface lava flows making their way to the ocean.

"Both the people and the natural areas of Hawai‘i are in a constant state of change, adapting to invasive species and cultural shifts, among other factors," states the release. Staff from the National Park Service and Montana State University's Acoustic Atlas program traveled to Hawai‘i Island in search of these stories to share with the rest of Hawai‘i and the world.

Preserving dark night skies is one goal of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. NPS photo

One of those stories is shared through the deafening cacophony of invasive coqui frogs, that are not only changing the natural soundscape of Hawai‘i, but are a serious threat to native insects and arthropods like the endemic happyface spider. NPS "coquistador," biological resources technician Kim Dillman, is passionate about evicting coqui from Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.

Said Dillman, "I'm trying to protect this legacy for the people who appreciate it, or who haven't been able to experience it yet. I want them to be able to experience as much of it in a natural state as possible. A native, natural state."

National Park Service staff work rigorously to address these pressing ecological challenges, states the release. The recordings in this collection share the processes and methods that natural resource experts use to conserve Hawaiʻi's national parks.

Listen to the Voices of Science podcast at go.nps.gov/vos.

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CALLS TO IMPEACH PRES. DONALD TRUMP continued today. Three of four of Hawaiʻi's legislators commented on the issue. Today, the White House issued summary of a transcript of the phone call from Trump to Ukranian Pres. Volodymyr Zelensky on July 25. A whistleblower had alleged Trump asked Zelensky to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden, in exchange for releasing U.S. funds promised to the Udraine.

Sen. Mazie Hirono tweeted, "'I would like you to do us a favor though.' No reasonable person could portray that conversation as innocent. This is not a President talking about national security issues, it's @realDonaldTrump pushing to get a personal political benefit."

Sen. Brian Schatz tweeted, "I don't think it's tenable to have this complaint remain in the sole possession of the Intel Committees. Congress must view it, and so must the American people. "Can't wait for the argument for mainstream republicans to be 'yeah, he's reckless and uniquely corrupt and incompetent but the opposition wants too much healthcare and to take care of the planet, so...'"

Rep. Ed Case posted, "Can we all agree that no President should urge a foreign government to launch an investigation for purposes of influencing a political campaign back home? Here is the White House memorandum of the President's July 25th conversation with Ukraine's President… Read for yourself; did our President do so?" Read the transcript here: https://bit.ly/2mIONZA
According to CNN, 216 House Representatives have called for an impeachment inquiry into Trump, two short of the number needed to impeach him in the House. Hawaiʻi Rep. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who represents Kaʻū, is against an inquiry, until the public and Congress have reviewed the full transcripts of the call.

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2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

THURSDAY, SEPT. 26

Ka‘ū Food Basket, Thursday, Sept. 26, 11a.m.-noon, multipurpose room, Ka‘ū District Gym, Pāhala.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Coffee Talk at Kahuku, Friday, Sept. 27, 9:30-11a.m., Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station. Free. nps.gov/havo

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Nature & Culture, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Realms and Divisions, Sunday, Sept. 29, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

E māka‘ika‘i iā Ka‘auea: Explore the Summit, daily (beginning Oct. 1), 11-11:45a.m., in front of Kīlauea Visitor Center. New ranger guided walk exploring geologic features of Kīlauea and their deep connections to Hawaiian history and culture. All ages. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo/

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Oct. 1 (Committees), Wednesday, Oct. 2 (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, Oct. 1, 6-8p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

Hula Voices with Practitioner Randy Lee, Wednesday, Oct. 2 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – 5:30-7p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

ONGOING

Tutoring for Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., 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.

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

Girls Exploring Math and Science Registration is open to Kaʻū students The annual event for fifth graders will be held on Tuesday, 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.
"First Come, First Served" registration forms were mailed to all West Hawaiʻi and Kaʻū schools on Sept. 9. 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.

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Young Brothers has carried and tugged cargo between the island for more than a century and is asking
for a rate increase. It is the only inter-island cargo service in Hawaiʻi. Photo from Young Brothers

A 34 PERCENT RATE INCREASE FOR YOUNG BROTHERS shipping is the new proposal filed Wednesday with the Public Utilities Commission. Young Brothers, LLC filed the case, contending it needs the $27 million to modernize its fleet of barges and tugboats and to cover its inter-island operating expenses. The last increase approved by the PUC was 4.9 percent in February.

Wile Young Brothers has increased its rates by 4.9 percent since 2014, Matson rates increased by 20.9 percent and Pasha rates increased by 16.9 percent.

Young Brothers has reported running at a loss over the last three years, losing some $11.4 million in 2018, $8.9 million in 2019 and a projected loss of $12.3 million in 2020. Without Young Brothers interisland shipping, cost of foods, household goods, construction materials and more could increase substantially.

Paul Stevens, interim-president of Young Brothers wrote, "Our priority is to ensure that customers on all islands can depend on Young Brothers for the consistent, on-time delivery and high-quality service that are hallmarks of our 100-year legacy in the Islands." He said operating costs are steadily increasing and Young Brothers running eight "with no significant boost in revenue makes it necessary for us to reset our rates."

Young Brother employs some 360 workers in Hawaiʻi.
Photo from Young Brothers

If approved over the next year, as the PUC reviews the case and the state Consumer Advocate issued an opinion the rates could go up late next year.
According to Young Brothers' representatives, current rates have not generated enough revenue to sustain its expenses and earn "a fair return" on investment. Since 2016, the company's profits have been steadily declining year-over-year – from $2.5 million in 2016 to $0.6 million in 2017, to losses of $11.4 million in 2018, $8.9 million in 2019, and projected losses of $12.3 million in 2020.
Pacific Business News reported this morning that since 2017, Young Brothers "has invested more than $88 million — $80 million of which went to purchasing new Kapena class tugs, $2.7 million on shoreside fleet equipment, $3 million on lifts, ramps and other key facility equipment and $2.8 million in vessel and harbor infrastructure improvements. These modernization and maintenance upgrades were investments made to optimize fuel efficiency and service reliability for customers, while reducing carbon emissions."
Keith Kiyotoki, manager of sales, told PBN earlier this year, "That $80 million investment will carry us for the next 20 years."

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A LIAISON TO THE U.S. CLIMATE ALLIANCE is Gov. David Ige's appointee to become Chief Executive of the newly formed Hawaiʻi state Energy Office. Scott Glenn has served as director of the state Office of Environmental Quality Control since 2015, where he led the modernization of the state environmental review process by developing new administrative rules and updating best practices.

Scott was co-chair of the Sustainable Hawai‘i Initiative, and liaison to the U.S. Climate Alliance – a coalition of U.S.governors committed to the Paris Agreement. In these roles, he worked with state, county, and federal agencies, as well as communities across the state, and stakeholders nationally and internationally to coordinate state policy development on energy, climate change, and key sustainability initiatives.

Scott Glenn, appointed Chief Executive of the state
Energy Office. Photo from the governor's office

Said Ige, "The newly created Hawai‘i State Energy Office will lead Hawai‘i in implementing our goals on clean energy, clean transportation, and a clean, resilient economy. I am confident that Scott will bring the same balanced, innovative, collaborative perspective to move us forward as we strive to reach our goal of 100 percent renewable energy by 2045.

Said Glenn, "Hawai‘i has shown tremendous leadership through the years on energy and climate change. I am deeply honored and humbled for Gov. Ige to entrust me with these critical initiatives for Hawai‘i's future. I look forward to working with everyone to implement our ambitious clean energy and decarbonization goals."

Glenn's appointment is effective Oct. 16, and is subject to Senate confirmation.

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EUGENE SCALIA WILL BE THE NEXT SECRETARY OF LABOR for the U.S. He was confirmed by the U.S Senate today, though Hawaiʻi Sen. Mazie K. Hirono voted against him. She issued the following statement:
"Throughout his presidency, Donald Trump has consistently nominated individuals to serve in his cabinet who have major conflicts of interest and who are hostile to the Departments they are chosen to lead. The nomination of Eugene Scalia to be Secretary of Labor fits squarely within this pattern, and his confirmation will result in serious harm to working people in Hawaiʻi and across the country.

Eugene Scalia confirmed as Labor Secretary.
Photo from PBS

"Eugene Scalia has spent his entire career advocating for powerful corporations at the expense of America's workers. As a corporate lawyer, he fought to weaken protections under the Americans with Disabilities Act. He worked to undermine regulations that protect the health and safety of workers. He opposed increases in the minimum wage and helped his clients deny tips and overtime pay for their workers.
"The American people deserve a secretary of labor who will advocate for workers, protect their health and safety, and stand up to wealthy corporate interests. Eugene Scalia, with his history of corporate advocacy, is the wrong person for this job and it's why I opposed his nomination today."

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TWO VETERANS PROGRAMS, SET TO EXPIRE SEPT. 30 ARE SAVED, if Pres. Donald Trump signs them. This week, the U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4285, to extend Supportive Services for Veteran Families, and funding for the VA Regional Office and Outpatient Clinic in Manila. Both were sponsored by Sen. Mazie Hirono.

Said Hirono, "I thank my Senate colleagues for quickly passing this comprehensive bill to ensure that veterans do not lose access to the services they depend on." The Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2019 includes two pieces of legislation authored by Hirono.

The Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2019 (S. 2489), introduced with Senator John Boozman (R-Arkansas), extends the Supportive Services for Veteran Families program through September 30, 2021. This program provides grants for supportive services to assist very low-income veterans and their families who are either residing in permanent housing or transitioning from homelessness.

The Keeping Our Commitment to Overseas Veterans Act of 2019 (S. 2484) keeps the VA Regional Office and Outpatient Clinic in Manila, Philippines open for business through September 30, 2020. The ManilaVAprovides health care, benefits, and services to thousands of U.S.veterans living in the Philippines.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act will now go to the President for his signature.

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A GOLD STAR WILL BE REQUIRED ON DRIVERS LICENSES to board flights and enter federal buildings, starting Oct. 1, 2020, as required by the federal Department of Homeland Security. Issuing licenses with the gold star began on Jan. 16, 2018, as motorists obtained and renewed Hawaiʻi driver's licenses.

Those without drivers licenses will be able to use alternate identification to board flights.

For those without gold stars on their drivers licenses:

To obtain the gold star driver's licenses, which indicates the license is Real ID compliant, motorists must present the following documents to the Vehicle Registration & Licensing Division: A U.S. State, Local Government - issued Certificate of Birth; or a valid U.S. Passport or Passport Card; for married women who changed their names, a certified government-issued marriage certificate (showing name on birth certificate); Social Security card (unlaminated) showing current name; two documents showing driver's physical address (such as a HELCO bill). Those with a post office box number can submit one document with the post office box number and one document with the physical address.

Motorists may obtain a limited-purpose driver's license, without a gold star, and only used to drive. For more information on Acceptable Documents visit: hawaiicounty.gov/departments/finance/vehicle-registration-licensing/list-of-acceptable-documents.

No change is required at this time to currently-valid licenses.

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AN UPDATE ON MAUNA LOA ACTIVITY today shows no significant changes to the volcano. Alert Level remains ADVISORY, Aviation Color Code remains YELLOW. The number of small earthquakes remains consistent with recent weeks, with about 40 small-magnitude earthquakes (all smaller than M2.5) detected beneath the upper elevations, most at shallow to intermediate depths of less than 10 km (~6 miles) below ground level.

HVO scientists deploy high-precision GPS receivers to collect data

that will help refine models of Mauna Loa's inflation. HVO photo

Global Positioning System and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) measurements show continued summit inflation, consistent with magma supply to the volcano's shallow storage system.
Readings of fumarole temperature and gas concentrations at the Sulphur Cone monitoring site on the Southwest Rift Zone remain stable, but are slightly elevated from measurements from two weeks ago due to repositioning and servicing of instrument sensors during maintenance last week by HVO field crews.
For more information on current monitoring of Mauna Loa Volcano, see volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mauna_loa/monitoring_summary.html.

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KAʻŪ CHURCHES ARE SELLING THEIR PARISH TRUCK to raise funds. The Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu are selling the truck, with funds raised from the sale to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 2016 Nissan Frontier King Cab, 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

FRIDAY, SEPT. 27

Coffee Talk at Kahuku, Friday, Sept. 27, 9:30-11a.m., Kahuku Unit Visitor Contact Station. Free. nps.gov/havo

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Nature & Culture, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Realms and Divisions, Sunday, Sept. 29, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6-8p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

Grand Opening of the Temporary Nā‘ālehu Library Location at the Nā‘ālehu State Office, Thursday, Oct. 3, 10a.m.. Popcorn, lemonade, and fines forgiveness offered in celebration. Library hours normal, except closed during Hawai‘i County Council Committee and Council meetings, first and third Tuesday and Wednesday, monthly. 939-2442, librarieshawaii.org

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Oct. 3 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., 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, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org

ONGOING

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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 Coffee fields, newly pruned, in the rains from Hurricane Lane in 2018. A new report from the Intergovernmental
Panel on Climate Change states storms will get worse if carbon dioxide emissions aren't lessened drastically
"very soon." Photo by Julia Neal

UNPRECEDENTED AND ENDURING CHANGES IN THE OCEAN AND FROZEN PARTS OF THE PLANET call for human adaptations now, contends the Climate Change Special Report. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released the assessment this week. Hawaiʻi Sen. Brian Schatz, who chairs the Democratic Special Committee on the Climate Crisis, said, "The good news is that young people are taking the lead. There is a growing global movement around climate action, and young people around the world are demanding we do better."

From the report, he mentioned, "The warming climate is already killing coral reefs, supercharging monster storms, and fueling deadly marine heat waves. Extreme floods that have historically struck some coastal cities and small island nations once every 100 years will become an annual occurrence by 2050," and "Global sea levels could rise by more than three feet by the end of this century."

Wood Valley flooding during Hurricane Lane. Photo by Julia Neal

Schatz said the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change "confirmed once again that the climate crisis is real and already having devastating effects. According to their experts, things will only get worse if we don't take 'very serious action very soon' to address this planetary emergency."

Sen. Mazie Hirono weighed in, saying that Marine Heat Wave is "a phrase that will become more common in our daily lives (and is) what is likely about to cause one of the worst coral bleaching events in Hawaiʻi. International scientists are sounding the alarm. It's time to listen and take action. Now."

According to the report, warming and changes in ocean chemistry "are already disrupting species throughout the ocean food web, with impacts on marine ecosystems and people that depend on them. To date, the ocean has taken up more than 90 percent of the excess heat in the climate system. By 2100, the ocean will take up two to four times more heat than between 1970 and the present if global warming is limited to 2 degrees Celsius, and up to five to seven times more at higher emissions.

Nāʻālehu Public Library closed last year due to
Hurricane Lane. Photo by Geneveve Fyvie

"Ocean warming reduces mixing between water layers and, as a consequence, the supply of oxygen and nutrients for marine life. Marine heatwaves have doubled in frequency since 1982 and are increasing in intensity. They are projected to further increase in frequency, duration, extent, and intensity. Their frequency will be 20 times higher at 2°C warming, compared to pre-industrial levels. They would occur 50 times more often if emissions continue to increase strongly.

"The ocean has taken up between 20 to 30 percent of human-induced carbon dioxide emissions since the 1980s, causing ocean acidification. Continued carbon uptake by the ocean by 2100 will exacerbate ocean acidification." The report states that ocean warming and acidification, loss of oxygen, and changes in nutrient supplies "are already affecting the distribution and abundance of marine life in coastal areas, in the open ocean, and at the sea floor. Shifts in the distribution of fish populations have reduced the global catch potential. In the future, some regions, notably tropical oceans, will see further decreases, but there will be increases in others, such as the Arctic."
See more in upcoming Kaʻū News Briefs. Read the full report at ipcc.ch/srocc/home/.

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Less opaque areas in the pond at Kīlauea's summit are where scientists are seeing water influx. HVO photo

HALEMAʻUMAʻU CRATER'S TWO-MONTH-OLD HOT POND KEEPS RISING and is larger than a football field. First documented July 25, it showed up as three separate sections, totaling less than 10 meters (33 feet) wide. As of Sept. 25, it is one pond, about 110 m (360 ft) long and 50 m (164 ft) wide.
With a fairly steady temperature of about 70 degrees Celsius (158 degrees Fahrenheit), the water is estimated by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcanoes Observatory scientists to be about 10 m (33 ft) deep. Water table measurements at the Keller Well – a 1,262 m (4,140 ft) deep borehole at Kīlauea's summit which provides researchers with a view into the hydrology and history of an active volcano – suggest that the pond could possibly rise another 65 m (210 ft).

Since Sept. 20, HVO scientists have documented what appears to be an influx of water to the pond, with a less cloudy green showing where water is coming in. Circulation of the water can be observed in recent video and time lapse photo compilations. There are at least three places where water appears to coming into the pond.

Learn more and see updates at volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/multimedia_chronology.html. See time lapse video and a gif of the expansion.

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HOW DEEP IS THE DIKE UNDER HIGHWAY 130? This week's Volcano Watch, written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Carolyn Parcheta, seeks to answer that question:

Even though Kīlauea Volcano's lower East Rift Zone eruption has been over for about a year, steam continues to appear in new places or reappear in old places, and vegetation continues to die because of lingering heat and steam in areas of the 2018 fissures.

On May 10, 2018, Highway 130 was newly cracked, with steam coming up from the east side of the road due to the

dike – tabular body of magma – that intruded Kīlauea's lower East Rift Zone. The two orange and white road

markers are on slightly uplifted areas of the highway, which are about 100 m (330 ft) apart. Half way between the

uplifted areas, the road is sagging, a result of the magma intrusion beneath the highway. USGS photo by C. Parcheta

Some residents are concerned about continuing – or potentially new – volcanic activity in the lower East Rift Zone because they are feeling, seeing, and smelling the heat, steam, and odors that remain in the area. In fact, the most common questions for USGS HVO geologists, who work in the LERZ, are, "What is that smell?," "How much gas is still coming out?," and "How deep is the magma below me?"

HVO's July 18, 2019, Volcano Watcharticle, volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/hvo_volcano_watch.html?vwid=1421, addressed the lingering heat and gas aspect of the story. This week we examine how deep the dike – the intrusive body of magma that fed the 2018 LERZ eruption – might be.

On May 5 to 7, 2018, when fissures 7 through 12 were opening farther to the west – up rift – of Leilani Estates, the pavement on Highway 130 cracked and began to sag. As it did, the area was immediately engulfed in steam and sulfur dioxide gas, so much so that one could not see across the road.

A dike is an elongate tabular body – envision a knife blade – that runs parallel to the rift zone. It is fed by magma from deeper within the rift zone core.

Steam rises from the road in Leilani Estates during the
2018 eruption. HVO photo

As magma rises in a dike, it pushes the surrounding rock apart to make room for magma to reach the surface. This causes the ground directly above the dike to sink, and ground on either side of the dike to lift.

As a dike continues moving toward the surface, the sinking, or sagging, above it can progress to form a linear depression with well-defined walls – a feature that geologists call a graben. In 2018, Highway 130 experienced sagging, but a graben did not form across the road.

As soon as Highway 130 sagged and increased heat and gas were observed, HVO field crews documented and numbered ten major cracks opening across the road. The total extension measured across these ten cracks was 22 cm (8.6 in) over two days. We were unable to continue measuring crack widths when steel plates were placed on top of them to keep the road open and allow the safe flow of traffic.

Sagging and cracks in the road, as well as increased heat and gas output, meant that magma was rising closer to the surface under Highway 130. At the same time, new fissures were opening closer to the highway.

Although steel plates concealed the growing cracks, HVO geologists had other ways to determine what was happening below the road. Sagging ground on Highway 130 and in neighboring properties provided valuable information about where the magma was located.

Theoretical calculations of ground deformation around a dike have been known to volcanologists for decades. Previous modeling shows that the horizontal distance between two uplifted sections of ground above a dike is directly related to dike depth below the surface.

On Highway 130, the ground rose slightly in the area of cracks 3 and 8, which were about 100 m (330 ft) apart. Between those two cracks, the ground sagged. Crack 5 was in the middle of the sag, about 50 m (about 165 ft) from crack 8 to the north and crack 3 to the south.

Cracks, outlined in paint, from the 2018 eruption. HVO photo

Using the aforementioned model, we can determine how close magma came to reaching the surface where Highway 130 cracked and sagged in 2018. Based on a 100 m (330 ft) distance between uplifts on either side of the down-dropped area, the upper edge of the dike must be only 50‒100 m (about 165‒330 ft) below the highway.

The portion of the 2018 dike below Highway 130 did not have enough energy to reach the surface. Now that the uppermost dike is probably solidified, the 2018 magma just below the surface of the highway and neighboring properties will remain frozen in the ground as solid rock.

Volcano Activity Updates

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.

Hazards remain at the LERZ and summit of Kīlauea. Closures and warnings in these areas should be heeded. The 2018 lava flows are primarily on private property; please be respectful and do not enter or park on private property.

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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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard. Photo from Tulsi2020.com

REP. TULSI GABBARD NOW SUPPORTS THE IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY into Pres. Donald Trump, to investigate alleged wrongdoing in dealings with the Ukranian government. She was the sole holdout of the four U.S.congresspersons for Hawaiʻi. She told CNN earlier this week that "It's important that Donald Trump be voted out of office by the American people." She released a statement today:

     "Up to this point, I have been opposed to pursuing impeachment because it will further divide our already badly divided country.
     "However, after looking carefully at the transcript of the conversation with Ukraine's President, the whistleblower complaint, the Inspector General memo, and President Trump's comments about the issue, unfortunately, I believe that if we do not proceed with the inquiry, it will set a very dangerous precedent. Future presidents, as well as anyone in positions of power in the government, will conclude that they can abuse their position for personal gain, without fear of accountability or consequences.
     "If we allow the President to abuse his or her power, then our society will rot from top to bottom. We will turn into a banana republic, where people in positions of power – from the president all the way down to the traffic cop – will feel it's okay to abuse their power with no consequences.
     "This is not the kind of country that any of us want to see.
     "So it is unfortunate, but necessary, that I speak in support of the inquiry into the President's alleged abuse of power in relation to his interactions with Ukraine's leaders. This inquiry must be swift, thorough, and narrowly-focused. It cannot be turned into a long, protracted partisan circus that will further divide our country and undermine our democracy."

State Sen. Kai Kahele, who is running for Gabbard's position in the U.S. House of Representatives, also said he supports the impeachment proceedings.

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2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

Nature & Culture, Saturday, Sept. 28, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate hike, approx. 2 miles. nps.gov/havo

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Realms and Divisions, Sunday, Sept. 29, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6-8p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Oct. 3 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., 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, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

31st Trash Show, Tuesday-Saturday, Oct. 4-25, 10a.m.-4p.m., East Hawai‘i Cultural Center. Opening reception, Friday, Oct. 4, 5:30-7p.m. Started in 1988 by Volcano Village artist Ira Ono, the show exhibits works of art made from trash, such as debris from Ka‘ū beaches. $15 general admission, $12 seniors and children. No pre-sale; tickets sold at door 961-5711, ehcc.org

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

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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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The flags of South Pacific Islands flew at Maunakea today as representatives from many islands visited the
camp to sing a song of unification for Protectors of Maunakea. Photo by Julia Neal

SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDERS CAME TO MAUNAKEA to present a song of unification and an awa ceremony for kupuna today. The song talked about islanders seeking sustainability and working together as one people in the big ocean with many cultures. The differing cultures bring the richness to the Pacific Islands, the song puts forth. Kupuna Pua Kanahele led the elders in receiving kava from the Pacific Islanders. Free classes on the background of Maunakea, and construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, which the group opposes, were given throughout the day.

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THIS WEEK'S REPORT ON CLIMATE CHANGE predicts major consequences now and in the future unless drastic steps are taken to reduce emissions. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report at ipcc.ch/srocc/home/ highlights the urgency of prioritizing timely, ambitious, and coordinated action to address changes in the ocean and cryosphere (liquid and frozen water of the planet). The report lauds the benefits of ambitious and effective adaptation for sustainable development and, conversely, the escalating costs and risks of delayed action.

The public is invited at Maunakea to teaching sessions. Photo by Julia Neal

The report states that the cryosphere "plays a critical role for life on Earth." It notes that 680 million people worldwide live in low-lying coastal zones. "Global warming has already reached 1 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial level, due to past and current greenhouse gas emissions. There is overwhelming evidence that this is resulting in profound consequences for ecosystems and people. The ocean is warmer, more acidic, and less productive. Melting glaciers and ice sheets are causing sea level rise, and coastal extreme events are becoming more severe."

The report claims new evidence for the benefits of limiting global warming to the lowest possible level – in line with the goal that governments set in the 2015 Paris Agreement Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. Pres. Donald Trump announced in 2017 his intent to withdraw the U.S. from the agreement, but he cannot make that move until Nov. 4, 2020 – a day after the net presidential election. "Urgently reducing greenhouse gas emissions limits the scale of ocean and cryosphere changes. Ecosystems and the livelihoods that depend on them can be preserved," says the report.

Hoesung Lee, Chair of the IPCC, said, "The open sea, the Arctic, the Antarctic, and the high mountains may seem far away to many people. But we depend on them and are influenced by them directly and indirectly in many ways – for weather and climate, for food and water, for energy, trade, transport, recreation and tourism, for health and wellbeing, for culture and identity. If we reduce emissions sharply, consequences for people and their livelihoods will still be challenging, but potentially more manageable for those who are most vulnerable. We increase our ability to build resilience and there will be more benefits for sustainable development."

The assessment contends that adaptation depends on the capacity of individuals and communities, and the resources available to them. More than 100 authors from 36 countries assessed the report, referencing about 7,000 scientific publications.

Esteemed kumu Pua Kanahele receives kava from Pacific Islanders in their support for Protectors
of Maunakea. Photo by Julia Neal

Ko Barrett, Vice-Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, said, "The world's ocean and cryosphere have been 'taking the heat' from climate change for decades, and consequences for nature and humanity are sweeping and severe. The rapid changes to the ocean and the frozen parts of our planet are forcing people, from coastal cities to remote Arctic communities, to fundamentally alter their ways of life. By understanding the causes of these changes and the resulting impacts and by evaluating options that are available, we can strengthen our ability to adapt."

Melting ice from glaciers and ice sheets in polar and mountain regions are contributing to an increasing rate of sea level rise, together with expansion of the warmer ocean, stated the release. Sea levels have risen globally by around 15 cm during the 20th century, but levels are "currently rising more than twice as fast – 3.6 mm per year – and accelerating," the report showed. Sea level rise "could reach around 30-60 cm by 2100, even if greenhouse gas emissions are sharply reduced and global warming is limited to well below 2°C, but around 60-110 cm if greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase strongly."

Classes in Hawaiian history, legend and social justice are among those given at Maunakea.
Photo by Julia Neal

The report predicts that sea level rise will increase the frequency of extreme sea level events during high tides and intense storms. "Indications are that, with any degree of additional warming, events that occurred once per century in the past will occur every year by mid-century in many regions, increasing risks for many low-lying coastal cities and small islands." Without major investments in adaptation, they would be exposed to escalating flood risks, according to the report. "Some island nations are likely to become uninhabitable due to climate-related ocean and cryosphere change." It also preicts that, if greenhouse gas emissions remain high, expect intensified hazards from storms, an increase in tropical cyclone winds and rainfall, and an increase in the average intensity and magnitude of storm surge.

Communities that depend highly on seafood may face risks to nutritional health and food security."

Prince Kuhio art at Maunakaea

Hans-Otto Pörtner, Co-Chair of IPCC Working Group II said, "Cutting greenhouse gas emissions will limit impacts on ocean ecosystems that provide us with food, support our health and shape our cultures. Reducing other pressures such as pollution will further help marine life deal with changes in their environment, while enabling a more resilient ocean. Policy frameworks, for example for fisheries management and marine-protected areas, offer opportunities for communities to adapt to changes and minimize risks for our livelihoods."

The report states that, if the planet's permafrost melts – which is probable by 2100: even if global warming is limited to well below 2°C, around 25 percent of the near-surface (3-4 meter depth) permafrost will thaw by 2100 – the large amounts of organic carbon store in the permafrost could drastically increase the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Debra Roberts, Co-Chair of IPCC Working Group II, said, "We will only be able to keep global warming to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels if we effect unprecedented transitions in all aspects of society, including energy, land and ecosystems, urban and infrastructure, as well as industry. The ambitious climate policies and emissions reductions required to deliver the Paris Agreement will also protect the ocean and cryosphere – and ultimately sustain all life on Earth.

The report, stated the release, "gives evidence of the benefits of combining scientific with local and indigenous knowledge to develop suitable options to manage climate change risks and enhance resilience. This is the first IPCC report that highlights the importance of education to enhance climate change, ocean, and cryosphere literacy."

Said Roberts, "The more decisively and the earlier we act, the more able we will be to address unavoidable changes, manage risks, improve our lives and achieve sustainability for ecosystems and people around the world – today and in the future."

The report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate was approved on Sept. 24 by the 195 IPCC member governments. The IPCC was created to provide policymakers with regular scientific assessments on climate change, its implications and potential future risks, as well as to put forward adaptation and mitigation options.

For more information contact the IPCC Press Office, ipcc-media@wmo.int. Follow IPCC on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. See more on yesterday's Kaʻū News Briefs. Download the report

at ipcc.ch/srocc/home/.

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HELP SHAPE HAWAIʻI ISLAND at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

     The meeting will be held in Honokaʻa on Monday, Sept. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the NHERC Main Conference Room; Pāhoa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pāhoa High School Cafeteria; and VolcanoVillage, Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., CooperCenter. Other SpeakOut events in Kona, Kealakekua, and Waikaloa dates and times are still to be announced.
     Topic Workshops will be held in Kona on Saturday, Oct. 19 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and on Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, in the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers. In Hilo, on Saturday, Oct. 12, workshops on Land Use from 9 a.m. to noon and Economics from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m and on Saturday, Oct. 26 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and on Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, in the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging.
     Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

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KAʻŪ TROJANS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL hosted Hawaiʻi Preparatory Academy last night. Without enough players for JV, Varsity was the only game. The Ka Makani took every set and the game, 25 to 19, 25 to 10, and 25 to 14.

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2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

SUNDAY, SEPT. 29

Realms and Divisions, Sunday, Sept. 29, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6-8p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Oct. 3 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., 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, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Fabulous Fabric Fun, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. Lisa Louise Adams teaches fabric print design, bamboo stamping style. Irene Tye teaches Yo-Yo quilt making and easy ways to cut fabric. Catherine Wynne teaches how to make Japanese-style gift bags. Glorianne Garza teaches Stitch Meditation. $75/person, all materials included. No machines needed. Register - 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Paths and Trails, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, 2-mile, hike. nps.gov/havo/

Guided Hike On A 60 Year Old Lava Lake, Saturday, Oct. 5, 10a.m.-2p.m., 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.org, fhvnp.org

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Oct. 5 – 1st Saturday, monthly – 11a.m.-noon, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com

Oktoberfest, Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8p.m., Crater Rim Café, Kīlauea Military Camp. Plated German Sausage Dinner Special - Bratwurst, Knockwurst, German Potato Salad, Salad Bar, Ice Cream Bar, and Fountain Drink. $13.95/person. Lava Lounge to serve variety of German Beers, not included. Open to all eligible patrons, has certain Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com

Grand Slam performance, Saturday, Oct. 5, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to eligible patrons; certain Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

ONGOING

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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Three injection wells, tagged in blue, will be deepened from 400 feet to 800 ft by Hū Honua Bioenergy, LLC, in preparation
for the biofuels electric plant to operate. Testing and another public comment period are required before it can go online.
Eucalyptus trees grown above Pāhala and elsewhere on the island would be the biofuel.
See story below. Image from Hū Honua

TEACHERS MET THIS WEEK in Keaʻau for two "listening sessions," hosted by the state Department of Education. The department's goal, according to hsta.org, is to "gather feedback to refine and potentially recommend changes to the teacher compensation system." According to an article by Stephanie Salmons of Hawaiʻi Tribune-Herald, veteran and new teachers spoke at the meeting, telling DOE representatives about their passion for teaching and the struggles that come with a career in education.

Hawaiʻi State Teacher's Association President Corey Rosenlee said in a message to members: "Hawaiʻi teachers have long known that when you adjust for cost of living, we are the lowest paid in the nation. But too often, when it comes to salary studies, they never take Hawaiʻi's high cost of living into account. This is our opportunity to not only advocate for how we should pay educators in Hawaiʻi, but to look at the impact that low salaries have had on our students and teachers.

"We need educators to go to these meetings to talk about the impact our salaries have on them and their students so that when the state is looking at salaries, they can take all of this into mind and adjust for these important needs.

"Ending the teacher shortage crisis in Hawaiʻi would have a direct impact on our students. Our estimate is that 60,000 students go to school every day and don't have a qualified teacher. And salaries are a huge component of making sure that we have enough teachers in Hawaiʻi." He said the public, legislature, and DOE need to hear from them "what is a fair compensation package. And if we don't show up, and don't make our voices heard, then we've seen in the past that they ignore our concerns, and produce studies that are ineffective in addressing the teacher shortage crisis."

In a recent study, WalletHub reported Hawaiʻi ranks third worst, 49th out of 51, for teachers in the U.S. Adjusted for cost of living, Hawaiʻi has the worst average salary and the 41st worst starting salary. Income Growth Potential for Hawaiʻi teachers is the 44th worst. Hawaiʻi's public school system ranks 36th of 51, and 31st in pupil-teacher ratio and in how salary increases over ten years. However, the AlohaState is 16th highest is spending on public school education per student. Read the whole report at wallethub.com/edu/best-and-worst-states-for-teachers/7159/.

Hawaiʻi State Teacher's Association President Corey Rosenlee

Hawaiʻi Public Schools' website states, for the 2018-19 school year, teachers with a Bachelors degree started with salaries as low as $35,962, while teachers with a PhD or EdD started as low as $61,094. Those with teaching experience started at higher salaries. All teachers receive a 3.5 percent raise from 1st quarter to 2ndquarter.

Aaron Kubo, vice president of HSTA's Hilo Chapter and a teacher at HiloIntermediateSchool, said that many teachers need more than one job to make ends meet, Salmons reported.

Eric Hagiwara, a math, programming, and robotics teacher at WaiakeaHigh School, has taught for 31 years. He told Salmons, that he tells his students "not to become a teacher" because it would be "totally irresponsible" to recommend a profession where, after getting a four or six-year degree, they would still have to work two jobs.

Keaʻau Elementary School Principal Janice Blaber told the Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald that she always wanted to be a teacher, but her mother was disappointed because teachers don't make money. When her own daughter announced she wanted to become a teacher, "… I ran to her and I hugged her and I said, 'Oh my gosh! You can live with me! And I'll cook you dinner every night,' because I know how hard it is, because I see teachers that I work with." Blaber also said that a school reflects the community that surrounds it, and one of her biggest concerns is "how are we supporting our communities to also support the schools, on top of ensuring that teachers get paid the professional salaries that they deserve? Because if the community is not behind the school, then the school will not be as successful as it can be, and what happens is trauma and stress affect the school. And we keep asking more and more from schools, when the reality is we need social supports in the community to support everything that happens around a school."

The Kaʻū High School Class of 2019 depended on their teachers to help guide
them to graduation. Photo from Kaʻū High

Other teachers who spoke during the meeting said that not only are salaries not enough, but that housing is an issue.

Wendy Nickl, a KohalaMiddle School teacher and registrar who does curriculum coordination at the school as well, drove from Kohala to attend Thursday's listening session, reported Salmons. An educator for 32 years, Nickl loves teaching, she said, but has to have a second job. She said, reported Salmons, that she's concerned for those who are just starting. "We need to take care of our teachers. They're going to burn out."

After the meeting, Nickl told Salmons that these "listening sessions" are a positive start, that she hopes DOE and the state Board of Education "seriously listen" to the findings, "because all of the people standing were professionals who give their heart and souls to education, and they're the ones in the trenches every day working with our keiki, and they know what they're talking about."

Said Kubo, "We know there's no magic bullet that's going to cure all of it, but we need to start somewhere, and this listening session is a good start. We just have to make sure we have follow-up sessions to make sure that we incrementally, on both sides… all have some input or say in to how this will move forward," reported Salmons.

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ST. JUDE'S OKTOBERFEST celebration will be held on Friday, Oct. 4 at St. Jude's Episcopal Church at 92-8606 Paradise Circle in Ocean View. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner is served at 6 p.m. Live music by the Last Fling Band. Dinner includes bratwurst, sauerkraut, boiled potatoes, drinks, and dessert. Tickets are $8 per person, $15 for two, or $20 per family. Purchase tickets at Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. or from Thom White, Beverly Nelson, or Cordelia Burt. Leave a message at 808-939-7555 with questions.

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KĪLAUEA ERUPTION SPEAKOUTS will be held Friday, Oct. 4 and Saturday, Oct. 5 at Pāhoa High and IntermediateSchool cafeteria. Input from these SpeakOut events will help guide recovery strategies for the 2018 Kīlaueaeruption.

The Oct. 4 Youth SpeakOut is scheduled from 4:45 p.m.to 8 p.m. It will include a student panel addressing the topic of resilient recovery, STEM activities, and a light dinner. Students, their ‘ohana, and school faculty are welcome to attend.

Helping Puna recover from the 2018 Kīlauea eruption is a focus of the SpeakOuts, but so are recovery efforts for businesses
and residents in other island areas, like Kaʻū, affected by the eruption. USGS photo

The October 5 SpeakOut is held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is organized for the general public. Hawaiʻi Island residents can drop in at any time. This event focuses on Phase III of Kīlauea eruption recovery: identifying strategies and actions. The Hawaiʻi County recovery team will provide a report back about ongoing engagement efforts and interactive activities related to recovery strategies and decision making.

Diane Ley, CountyResearch and Development Director, said, "The recovery process is at the point where some hard choices need to be made. We want the public to understand potential strategies and tradeoffs, so the County can make informed decisions that meet the needs of the community."

County staff and consultants are developing a Recovery Strategic Plan. The plan is expected to be available around the end of the year and will include ways the County can support the community post-eruption and mitigate future risks.

To stay informed on recovery efforts, visit recovery.hawaiiCounty.gov, and sign up for notifications.

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HŪ HONUA BIOENERGY, LLC, WILL DRILL DEEPER INJECTION WELLS thanks to an approval by Hawai‘i Department of Health for a new Underground Injection Control application. The energy plant near Pepeʻekeo – which has already harvested some eucalyptus trees from above Pāhala, to burn to generate energy – proposes to use saline water for condenser cooling instead of fresh water from a close-by aquifer. The saline water will be extracted from three deepened onsite supply wells, being drilled from 400 feet deep to 800 ft. The proposed change to saline cooling water "lessens the potential for fresh water aquifer contamination and is expected to lower the temperature of the condenser cooling water being discharged into the environment," states DOH.

Public comment on the energy plant will be opened after the injection wells are deepened and tested, groundwater effects are evaluated, and the refined groundwater model and ocean monitoring station results are validated and recalibrated. After injection testing, the injection wells will be capped or secured to prevent their use until a permit to operate the injection wells is issued, which will not be issued until DOH is satisfied with the results of all testing. No decision will be made on whether or not to grant a permit to operate until the comment period ends.

Read the revision application at health.hawaii.gov/sdwb/files/2019/09/20190806-HonuaBioAppl-v9.pdf, request a copy via email at sdwb@doh.hawaii.gov, fax the request to (808)586-4351, call (808) 586-4258, or mail to Safe Drinking Water Branch; UIC Program; Uluakupu Building 4; 2385 Waimano Home Road, Suite 110; Pearl City, HI, 96782-1400. Updates and revisions to the application, and the opening of the comment period, will be posted at health.hawaii.gov/sdwb/public-notices/. All comments must be transmitted in writing to Ms. Joanna L. Seto, P.E., of the SDWB at the email address or street address above. DOH will also consider whether to hold an additional public meeting.

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TICKETS FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY HAWAIʻI ISLAND'S SECOND ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA are on sale. Saturday, Nov. 16 at 5 p.m. on the luʻau grounds at the Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. Habitat has helped families become homeowners in Ocean View and worked on homes for disabled persons there. The funds raised will help Habitat build more affordable homes and help with Puna Recovery efforts. Last year, Habitat's fundraising gala sold out and over $35,000 was raised to help with their programs and services.

At this year's gala, attendees will have an opportunity to bid on some fabulous silent auction items, take a memorable photo at the photo booth, and enjoy a delicious dinner buffet, reads the announcement. Leiola Augustine, a Habitat Board member and Gala Chairperson, said, "Come and join us for a fun evening. We need the support from local businesses as well as individual donors to help us create an island where everyone has a decent place to live."

Individual tickets, tables of ten, and other sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Margo Takata, Community Relations Manager at margo@habitathawaiiisland.org or (808)331-8010, ext. 106. See habitathawaiiisland.org/2nd-annual-fundraising-gala.html.

Habitat for Humanity Hawaiʻi Island is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a global, non-profit housing ministry. Habitat works with families in need build a safe and affordable place that they can call home. The group is volunteer driven, and relies on donation to help our partner families. To make a monetary donation, visit habitathawaiiisland.org.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6-8p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Oct. 3 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., 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, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Paths and Trails, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, 2-mile, hike. nps.gov/havo/

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Oct. 5 – 1st Saturday, monthly – 11a.m.-noon, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Oct. 6, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo/

Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sunday, Oct. 6 – 1st Sunday, monthly – noon-2p.m., Manukā State Park. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc or sites.google.com/viewith southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058

ONGOING

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

     The meeting will be held in Honokaʻa on Monday, Sept. 30 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.at the NHERC Main Conference Room; Pāhoa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pāhoa High School Cafeteria; and VolcanoVillage, Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., CooperCenter. Other SpeakOut events in Kona, Kealakekua, and Waikaloa dates and times are still to be announced.
     Topic Workshops will be held in Kona on Saturday, Oct. 19 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and on Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, in the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers. In Hilo, on Saturday, Oct. 12, workshops on Land Use from 9 a.m. to noon and Economics from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m and on Saturday, Oct. 26on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noonand on Natural Resources from 1 p.m.to 4 p.m, in the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging.
     Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Saleby HolyRosaryChurch of Pāhala and the Sacred HeartChurch of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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THE HEART OF ALOHA, A WAY FORWARD is the 14-page booklet released by Mayor Harry Kim today. "The all-encompassing image of the heart atop Maunakea well symbolizes the most precious values and beauty of this place and its people," proclaims the message on the title page referring to the cover photo.

The narrative includes a section saying that Maunakea can be "a symbol of nations working together for the pursuit of peace and harmony, a beacon of hope and discovery for the world. This is not just about science. It is about combining culture and science. It is about respect and caring. It is about a quest for knowledge that will make us a better people and better stewards of this world."

The booklet reports on mitigation for allowing the Thirty Meter Telescope to go forward, including no more than nine telescopes on the mountain after the year 2033. It also notes that University of Hawai`i promised that the TMT site will be the last developed for observatories. The booklet presents Gov. David Ige's pledge to restructure management of Maunakea with representatives of the Hawaiian community and County of Hawai`i. It says the state legislature will be involved in restructuring management of Maunakea and that stewardship of the mauna will have a "collaborative approach."

Promises of mitigation below the mauna are included, such as additional resources to increase housing on Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. DHHL Chair William Aila is quoted saying: "We will work with Hawai`i County and other state agencies to expedite approval of DHHL subdivisions We will provide innovative homestead opportunities, such as subsistence agriculture awards, tiny homes, and other efforts, to put beneficiaries on DHHL land."

Big Island Video News reported tonight that "Missing from the document is a statement from the opponents of the TmT project, who have said that any plan that keeps the $1.4 billion observatory on the table is non-negotiable."

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Endangered Hawaiian green sea turtles coming into Punaluʻu Black Sand Beach to rest. Photo by Julia Neal

AS PUNALU`U BEACH BECOMES MORE POPULAR WITH VISITORS AND LOCALS, stewardship includes careful watching by the community group ʻO Kaʻū Kākou with it signs and cordoned off areas. Marked by yellow tape are areas where Hawaiian green sea turtles rest on the and places where hawksbill turtles lay and bury their eggs. OKK states Punaluʻu Beach is "perhaps the most visited and unique beach in the Kaʻu District."
Signage and verbal warnings warn everyone to give the honu, a wide berth – 30 feet – and to not touch, ride on, or feed them. "Show Turtles Aloha," reads the bottom of a sign. It also says that feeding turtles "will change their natural behavior." It could make the honu aggressive, if they come to see humans as a source for food. Hawaiian green sea turtles are federally and state protected animals, and fines can be levied for harassment.

OKK, stewarding the beach for the turtles. Photo by Julia Neal

Hawaiian green sea turtles are the largest hard-shelled sea turtles in the world, reaching lengths of four feet and weighing over 300 pounds. They are endangered due to illegal harvest, destruction and alteration of nesting and feeding areas, incidental capture in commercial and recreational fisheries, entanglement in and ingestion of marine debris, disease, vessel strikes, and climate change.

The green sea turtles at Punalu`u nest in the northwestern Hawaiian Islands, but spend most of their time here in Ka`u.

Punalu`u is the nesting site of critically endangered Hawksbill sea turtles - also protected under federal and state law. These honu`ea suffer the same habitat loss and other threatening factors as green sea turtles. The Turtle Project at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Parks helps to protect the honu`ea by guarding their nests and assisting hatchlings to leave their nests to make their way across the sand to the ocean where they live, only coming back to lay eggs at the place they were born.

Turtles line up to rest on the black sand beach at Punaluʻu.
Photo by Julia Neal

Adjacent to the beach is a lagoon which requires periodic cleaning and removal of invasive aquatic plants. OKK spearheads the effort to make this happen through their network of volunteers and the help of the Hawaiʻi National Guard Cadets. "Without this cleanup," states OKK, "unwelcome flora would take over choking out marine life that depend on this area for food and protection."

National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Association mans a statewide turtle stranding hotline, 1-888-256-9840. Reports of anyone directly affecting the turtles can be made to Hawaiʻi Island Department of Natural Resources Enforcement Division at 808-933-3460.

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VEGETARIANS AND VEGANS living in and visiting Hawaiʻi face the highest costs for buying their preferred foods, according to a report recently released by WalletHub. A 2019 Harris Poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, shows that about ten million U.S.adults are vegan or vegetarian. WalletHub looked at 100 top cities in the U.S., comparing grocery prices, availability, and convenience.

Overall, Honolulu ranks 35th of 100 best cities for those who want to eat a plant-based diet. However, Honolulu also has the highest cost of groceries for vegetarians, looking to eat a meatless

diet, and vegans, looking for a fully non-animal-based diet. Just over five percent of restaurants offer vegan options, and just over ten percent offer vegetarian options – a rank of 43rd best and 40th best, nationally.

Honolulu ranks first in community gardens per capita and availability of vegan and vegetarian festivals. The city ranks eighth in Farmers Markets and Community Supported Agriculture, and 39th in salad shops per capita. Access to fresh vegetarian food is ranked at 27th, while classes to teach how to cook ones own vegetarian meals is ranked 12th.

Honoluluranks first in number of juice and smoothie bars per capita, tying with five other major U.S.cities: New York, Miami, Las Vegas, Orlando, and Los Angeles. The city ranks 17th in availability of "affordable, highly rated" vegetarian and vegan options at restaurants.

WalletHub stated that people choose to adopt plant-based diets for various reasons, "some ethical, others health-related. But finding meatless options at restaurants and supermarkets can be a challenge… Some experts contend that forgoing animal products could save the average person at least $750 per year, (but) certain specialty foods can be expensive."

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TWO USED COMMERCIAL FREEZERS are for sale by Kaʻū Hospital. The hospital states they work, and they "would like to offer to the community on a best offer basis." Interested parties may submit a bid in writing with name, address, and phone number to the Kaʻū Business office by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.

The first freezer is a double door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-2DF-BAL, Serial # 1106CENH01077.

The second freezer is a single door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-1DF-BAL, Serial # 1107CENH01513.

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

TUESDAY, OCT. 1

Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 6-8p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Oct. 3 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., 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, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Paths and Trails, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, 2-mile, hike. nps.gov/havo/

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Oct. 5 – 1st Saturday, monthly – 11a.m.-noon, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Oct. 6, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo/

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Hawai‘i Public School Fall Break - Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 11.

Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment: Dietrich Varez Block Printing with Desiree Moana Cruz, Monday, Oct. 7, 11a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. No registration required. $10 per person supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Oct. 7 and 21 (field-trip), 1p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

Empower Meeting, Monday, Oct. 7 and 21 – 1st and 3rd Monday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Oct. 7, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Volcano Draft General Plan Mini Speakout Event, Monday, Oct. 7, 6-8p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Information provided on specific topics most relevant to the region. Thoughts from the community welcome. 961-8228, hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/

ONGOING

Two Used Commercial Freezers are for sale by Kaʻū Hospital. The hospital states they work, and they "would like to offer to the community on a best offer basis." Interested parties may submit a bid in writing with name, address, and phone number to the Kaʻū Business office by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.

The first freezer is a double door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-2DF-BAL, Serial # 1106CENH01077.

The second freezer is a single door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-1DF-BAL, Serial # 1107CENH01513.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Friday, 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, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

     The meeting will be held in Pāhoa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pāhoa High School Cafeteria; and VolcanoVillage, Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., CooperCenter. Other SpeakOut events in Kona, Kealakekua, and Waikaloa dates and times are still to be announced.
     Topic Workshops will be held in Kona on Saturday, Oct. 19 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and on Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, in the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers. In Hilo, on Saturday, Oct. 12, workshops on Land Use from 9 a.m. to noon and Economics from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m and on Saturday, Oct. 26on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noonand on Natural Resources from 1 p.m.to 4 p.m, in the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging.
     Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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Sen. Kai Kahele again calls for a moratorium on construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope, but that Maunakea needs a
change in management regardless of the project. Photo from BIVN

MAYOR HARRY KIM'S IDEA FOR MAUANKEA drew support and suggestions from state Sen. Kai Kahele. He said today that Kim's plan, called A Way Forward is a good start. Kahele made suggestions, recommending that management of Maunakea be controlled by the governor, the mayor, and the state legislature, along with the community.

Kahele proposed "extensive community conversations" before finalizing a management plan for Maunakea. He said the issue of people protesting building the Thirty Meter Telescope on Maunakea cannot be resolved in a few months, but will "take a lot of time and effort, a lot of community consultations." He gave the example of the island of Kahoʻolawe, which transitioned from a military bombing range to a place of restoration.

Kahele said that the Thirty Meter Telescope issue is separate from changing Maunakea management. He said the situation at Maunakea Access Road needs to be de-escalated so people can be "active participants" in the conversation on how to make management changes.
He said the impending construction and "potential threat of a law enforcement sweep" against those protesting at the access road "doesn't help at all in getting people to want to come to the table and have meaningful conversations." He suggested a moratorium be placed on construction of TMT until management can be revamped. Kahele said there is a loss of trust, with promises broken, that has exacerbated the situation.

Sen. Kai Kahele. Photo from BIVN

See his interview with Big Island Video News.

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HAWAIʻI'S CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION IS REQUESTING HELP from Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. Department of Agriculture, to provide "much needed relief" to Hawaiʻi farmers and agricultural producers who were uniquely affected by the Kīlauea eruption.

In a letter to Perdue, Hawaiʻi's representatives in Washington wrote that Hawaiʻi producers face unique losses – including permanent loss of land – due to lava inundation.

"We understand that you have to consider the entire country when making policy. However, we cannot impress upon you enough the unique nature of the losses experienced by our producers impacted by the volcanic eruption. While USDA's existing disaster assistance programs and WHIP+ provide adequate relief for victims of natural disasters such as drought, flooding, wildfires, and hurricanes, they do not provide adequate relief for victims of volcanic eruptions. This inadequacy is understandable given the infrequency of devastating volcanic eruptions in the United States. However, we urge the USDA to acknowledge the unique circumstances surrounding the impacts that the eruption has had on our producers to date." The delegation asks USDA to "make an exception and work with us and our Hawaiʻi producers to provide unique assistance to farmers that were impacted by a truly unique disaster."

The Hawaiʻi Congressional Delegation has written to the Secretary of Agriculture three times, requesting the agency's flexibility in helping impacted farmers recover from the natural disasters that occurred in 2018. They most recently wrote to Perdue in March, asking for more than the current programs to adequately meet the needs and provide the relief necessary for farmers. Read the letter here.

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BILLS TO IMPROVE STEM OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN AND MINORITIES is the goal of Sen. Mazie Hirono. Last week, she reintroduced her legislative plan to improve opportunities for women and minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

Said Hirono, "Women and minorities in STEM fields face obstacles at every step of their careers. The STEM Opportunities Act and Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act will break down barriers and promote opportunities to engage our entire talent pool. As the demand for STEM workers grows in Hawaiʻi and across the country, we must ensure that pathways to these jobs are inclusive of all Americans."

Image from teachhub.com

Hirono's plan consists of two bills. The STEM Opportunities Act, which, following Senate introduction last week, passed the House by voice vote, requires increased data collection to better understand who receives federal grants, clarifies guidance for grant reviewers to minimize the effects of implicit bias, and establishes federal grants to promote research-based recruitment and retention practices for minority faculty and students at institutions of higher education. Additionally, the bill requires guidance for federal laboratories and institutions of higher education to identify any cultural or institutional barriers that limit the recruitment and retention of women and minorities in research careers. The legislation builds on progress made through the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, which President Obama signed into law in early 2017 with several provisions that were championed by Hirono. The Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas).

Said Johnson, "I am happy to see Senator Hirono leading a companion to the STEM Opportunities Act, which was considered on the House floor last week. The goal of our legislation is to develop and implement evidence-based policies to promote the progress of women, minorities, and other groups underrepresented in STEM studies and research careers. The need for full engagement in STEM by women and underrepresented groups goes beyond enabling individuals to fulfill their dreams of becoming a scientist. Our economic future relies on what we do now to nurture the STEM talent that will be necessary to meet the demands of an increasingly technological and knowledge-based economy."

The second bill, Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act was introduced in the House of Representatives by Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.). The Act establishes grants to support programs designed to increase participation for women and minorities in STEM. Under the bill, these programs would include online workshops, mentoring programs to connect professionals with students, internship programs for undergraduate and graduate students, outreach programs for K-12 students, retention programs for STEM faculty, and other related programs.

Sen. Mazie Hirono supports bills to help women and
minorities with STEM opportunities.
Photo from Hirono's Facebook

Said Maloney, "Women today make up half of the current workforce, yet they still hold less than a quarter of all STEM jobs. Many groups including African-American, Hispanic, and Asian populations, make up only a quarter of the STEM workforce. It is all too clear that women and minorities are being left behind. That needs to change. This bill will help bring more women and minorities into STEM education and help diversify our country's potential in the manufacturing sector, a vital industry that will allow for America to remain competitive in the global economy."

Hirono has been a longstanding advocate for federal programs that improve opportunities for women and minorities in STEM. Last Congress, she introduced a similar legislative plan, and, earlier this year, she led a letter with 11 of her colleagues calling on the National Science Foundation (NSF) to continue its efforts to strengthen the STEM pipeline by maintaining funding for its programs that broaden participation for underrepresented groups.

In 2016, Hirono also convened a Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee field hearing at Maui High School to hear from national experts, including NSF, and local stakeholders regarding the importance of promoting more women and minorities in the STEM workforce.

Leslie Wilkins, President & CEO, of the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB) and Founding Director of the Women in Technology Project, said, "Locally in Hawaiʻi, high-paying STEM jobs are spurring growth and boosting our island economy. MEDB's Women in Technology and STEMworks™ initiatives continue to engage girls and women who are underrepresented in technology fields so that we can grow the STEM workforce pipeline and keep up with demand through hands-on STEM curriculum, training, mentoring and internship programs that have had a significant impact statewide. However, these programs still need support."

Numerous national groups have also endorsed the STEM Opportunities Act, including the American Council on Education, American Society for Engineering Education, American Society for Microbiology, Computing Research Association, IEEE-USA, Society of Women Engineers, American Physiological Society, and American Association for the Advancement of Science.

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Surveying and controlling invasive banana poka is one cause for helicopter overflights from
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park in October. Photo from DLNR/Forest and Kim Starr

FLIGHTS OVER HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK for October began today, with passengers and gear for petrel monitoring shuttled from the summit of Kīlauea to Mauna Loa at about 9,000-ft elevation. On Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., this will happen again.

The skies will be quiet from Park helicopters until Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., to again shuttle passengers and gear for petrel monitoring from the summit of Kīlauea to Mauna Loaat about 9,000-ft elevation.

Wednesday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Park staff survey and control invasive banana poka on Mauna Loa Road between 5,000-ft. and 6,000-ft elevation.

Thursday, Oct. 17, 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., helicopters again shuttle passengers and gear for petrel monitoring from about 9,000-ft elevation on Mauna Loa to the summit of Kīlauea.

Skies go quiet again, from Park sources, until Tuesday, October 29, 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., for ungulate surveys and control work in the Kahuku Unit, between 4,000-ft and 6,500-ft elevation.

On Wednesday, Oct. 30, two projects require helicopters: 8 a.m. to noon, invasive Guinea grass surveys and control along Keauhou Trail, from the coast to 2,000-ft elevation; noon to 1p.m.shuttle passengers and supplies to control invasive plants from ʻĀinahou to ‘Āpua Point.

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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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Wed., Oct. 2, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 2

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Oct. 3 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., 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, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Paths and Trails, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, 2-mile, hike. nps.gov/havo/

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Oct. 5 – 1st Saturday, monthly – 11a.m.-noon, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Oct. 6, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo/

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Hawai‘i Public School Fall Break - Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 11.

Empower Meeting, Monday, Oct. 7 and 21 – 1st and 3rd Monday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Oct. 7, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

Birding at Kīpukapuaulu, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 8-10a.m., Kīpukapuaulu - Bird Park - Parking Lot, HVNP. Led by retired USGS Biologist Nic Sherma. 2 hour birding tour. $40/person. Register online. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org, fhvnp.org

Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment: Lauhala Weaving Ku‘uipo Kakahiki-Morales, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 11a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. $10 per person supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Shape America's Future: Find Your Fit in the Federal Government, Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Park Ranger Ben Hayes shows attendees how to find career opportunities in the Federal Government including navigating the USAJobs website, share resume writing tips, etc. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo/

ONGOING

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

The meeting will be held in Pāhoa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pāhoa High School Cafeteria; and Volcano Village, Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cooper Center. Other SpeakOut events in Kona, Kealakekua, and Waikaloa dates and times are still to be announced.
Topic Workshops will be held in Kona on Saturday, Oct. 19 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and on Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, in the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers. In Hilo, on Saturday, Oct. 12, workshops on Land Use from 9 a.m. to noon and Economics from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m and on Saturday, Oct. 26 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and on Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, in the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging.

Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Friday, 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, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

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.

Two Used Commercial Freezers are for sale by Kaʻū Hospital. The hospital states they work, and they "would like to offer to the community on a best offer basis." Interested parties may submit a bid in writing with name, address, and phone number to the Kaʻū Business office by 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.

The first freezer is a double door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-2DF-BAL, Serial # 1106CENH01077.

The second freezer is a single door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-1DF-BAL, Serial # 1107CENH01513.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument has received approval for $4 million of federal funds for research

and management projects. See story below. Photo from UNESCO

HUMPBACK WHALE SEASON IN HAWAIʻI BEGAN THIS WEEK with sightings in the northern islands. The season in Hawaiʻi generally runs from November through May, although whales may be encountered in limited numbers during other months. Thousands of humpback whales return to Hawaiian waters each year to breed, give birth, and nurse their young. With the arrival of humpback whale season in Hawaiʻi, ocean users are reminded to keep a safe distance from these annual visitors to the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary.
Boaters are reminded to post a lookout at all times throughout the year, not just when whales are visiting our waters. An extra set of eyes scanning the waters ahead and to the side of a boat can prevent collisions with marine life, obstructions, divers, and other vessels. Slower speeds may also reduce the risk of collisions with the animals.

Humpbacks breaching are one of the ways people report seeing the animals.
NOAA photo

Humpback whales are protected in Hawaiʻi. Federal regulations prohibit approaching within 100 yards of whales when on the water, and 1,000 feet when operating an aircraft. These and other regulations apply to all ocean users, including vessel operators, kayakers, paddle boarders, windsurfers, swimmers, and divers throughout the Hawaiian Islands.
Ed Lyman, Natural Resources Specialist for the sanctuary, said, "Ocean users, such as those that reported the whale sighting, are a great resource in helping monitor the humpback whales in the sanctuary and nearby waters. By locating distressed animals, reporting and providing the initial documentation, and assessment on the animal, ocean users are the foundation of our conservation efforts."
Those coming across an injured or entangled marine mammal, are urged to maintain the required safe distance and call the NOAA Marine Mammal Hotline at 1-888-256-9840 immediately, or the U.S. Coast Guard on VHF channel 16. If reporting a suspected approach zone violation, please call the NOAA Fisheries Enforcement Hotline at 1-800-853-1964. Additional guidelines and safety tips can be found at hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov.
The sanctuary is administered by a partnership of NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and the State of Hawaiʻi through the Division of Aquatic Resources The sanctuary works to protect humpback whales through research, education, conservation, and stewardship. Join them on Facebook.
Websites: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary at hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov; the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries: sanctuaries.noaa.gov; and State of Hawaiʻi Division of Aquatic Resources: dlnr.hawaii.gov/dar/.

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Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument is hone to over 583,000 square miles of protected ocean waters
and ten islands, plus atolls. Map from Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

PAPAHĀNAUMOKUĀKEAMARINENATIONAL MONUMENT has received approval for $4 million from the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee to support management and research projects. The monument includes the the ten Northwest Hawaiian Islands and atolls. It is one of the world's largest marine protected areas, with 583,000 square miles of ocean waters, and the nesting site for Hawaiian green sea turtles that live along the Kaʻū Coast.
The Northern Hawaiian Islands are a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is the main place where endangered Hawaiian monk seals, which frequent Kaʻū beaches, have their pups. Other species also rely on the protected islands, atolls, and waters.

Sen. Brian Schatz, a member of the Appropriations Committee, announced the funds include $3.1 million for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ship operations. NOAA recently decommissioned one of their research ships. Schatz said the appropriation authorizes NOAA to make grants up to $1 million for research and management of Papahānaumokuākea. The funding, said Schatz, is subject to a 100% non-federal match, which means another $3 million need to be donated or granted to the projects.

Endangered Hawaiian monk seals rely on Papahānaumokuākea for places to
pup. Photo by James Watt/Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument

In previous years, funding has helped removal of over 82 tons of debris from the Monument and on how the food web in Papahānaumokuākea is impacted by climate change, said Schatz.

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FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID forms are available for those looking for financial help with college or a career school. Each school might have its own deadline and additional forms may be needed. Check with the school about whether its application deadline is the date the school receives the FAFSA form or the date the FAFSA form is processed.

The 2019–20 FAFSA form became available on Oct. 1, 2018, for the 2019–20 award year, which runs from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020 Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central time on June 30, 2020, and corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 12, 2020. For the 2020–21 award year, which runs from July 1, 2020, to June 30, 2021, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central time (CT) on June 30, 2021, and corrections or updates must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. CT on Sept. 11, 2021.

General eligibility requirements are: demonstrate financial need; be a U.S. citizen or an eligible noncitizen, such as a citizen of the Freely Associated States – Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau; have a valid Social Security number, with the exception of students from citizens of Freely Associated States; be registered with Selective Service if male, between the ages of 18 and 25 – Freely Associates States citizen are exempt; be enrolled or accepted for enrollment as a regular student in an eligible degree or certificate program; be enrolled at least half-time; maintain satisfactory academic progress; not be in default on a federal student loan and not owe money on a federal student grant; promise federal student aid will only be used for educational purposes; and have a high school diploma or a recognized equivalent such as a GED, or be enrolled in an eligible career pathway program and meeting one of the "ability-to-benefit" alternatives.

Learn more and apply at studentaid.ed.gov.

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OCTOBER ACTIVITIES AT KAHUKU UNIT feature a Coffee Talk on Keokeo Cave, hikes, informational talks, and more. Located just south of the 70.5 mile marker on the mauka side of Highway 11, Kahuku Unit charges no entrance or program fees. The Park location is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Coffee Talk, The KeokeoCaveSystem in Kahuku: Friday, Oct. 25, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Visitor Contact Station. Peter and Annie Bosted have been exploring, photographing, and mapping caves around the world since the early 1980s. Their cave photos have appeared in books, calendars, magazines, and other publications. Peter Bosted is a co-author of the book Atlas of the Great Caves of the World, while Annie Bosted authored Gems of the Golden State. Their spelunking work in Hawaiʻi began in the 1990s. They will talk about lava tubes that have been recently discovered and explored on the Hawaiʻi Island, especially the 20-mile-long Keokeo system in Kahuku. They will also touch on the important role lava tubes play in growing the island and in preserving rare fauna, flora, and the remains of species no longer with us.

Guided Hikes: Saturdays and Sundays, 9:30 a.m. at the Visitor Contact Station. Oct. 5, Paths and Trails; Oct. 6, People and Lands of Kahuku; Oct. 12, Palm Trail: Hulihia and Kūlia; Oct. 13, ʻŌhiʻa Lehua; Oct. 19, Birth of Kahuku; Oct. 20, Puʻu o Lokuana; Oct. 26, Nature & Culture; and Oct. 27, Hiʻiaka and Pele.

Kahuku Orientation Talk: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 10 a.m. at the Visitor Contact Station.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Thu., Oct. 3, 7 p.m. Kamehameha hosts Kaʻū

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

THURSDAY, OCT. 3

Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Oct. 3 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., 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, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Oct. 3, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Paths and Trails, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, 2-mile, hike. nps.gov/havo/

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Oct. 5 – 1st Saturday, monthly – 11a.m.-noon, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Oct. 6, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo/

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Hawai‘i Public School Fall Break - Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 11.

Empower Meeting, Monday, Oct. 7 and 21 – 1st and 3rd Monday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Oct. 7, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

AdvoCATS, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org

ONGOING

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

The meeting will be held in Pāhoa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pāhoa High School Cafeteria; and Volcano Village, Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cooper Center. Other SpeakOut events in Kona, Kealakekua, and Waikaloa dates and times are still to be announced.
Topic Workshops will be held in Kona on Saturday, Oct. 19 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and on Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, in the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers. In Hilo, on Saturday, Oct. 12, workshops on Land Use from 9 a.m. to noon and Economics from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m and on Saturday, Oct. 26 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and on Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m, in the County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging.

Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

The first freezer is a double door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-2DF-BAL, Serial # 1106CENH01077.

The second freezer is a single door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-1DF-BAL, Serial # 1107CENH01513.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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Fishing off of South Point at sunset. Photo by William Neal

IMPEACHING PRES. DONALD TRUMP is already on solid ground, contends Hawi`i Sen. Brian Schatz. He stated that Trump "already admitted to doing the impeachable thing with Ukraine," by asking the president of that country to look into his political rival, former Vice President Joe Biden, during a phone call in July, that was brought to the attention of politicos by a whistleblower.

Shatz said, "Yes, we should get more information and look at this from all angles, but at its core, we have a President withholding lethal aid from a European ally to manufacture dirt on a rival. He did it. He said so. Don't get it twisted waiting for another document, another piece of testimony, and forgetting the plot. And the question is, 'What will Congress, especially Republicans, do about it?"

He said the issue is not "about discovering a new 'file'" as "we have everything we need" for impeachment. He said getting attached to "a violation of statutory law" is not useful, "partly because (those who oppose impeachment proceedings could) claim limitless Article 2 authority to violate laws at will. It's abuse of power that's the core of this."

Schatz also called out Republicans: "This is a defining moment and I've seen detailed… reporting on much less important matters in the past."

This morning, during a White House Lawn press conference, Trump stated "Chinashould look into the Bidens."

Image from fivethirtyeight.com

In a poll from fivethirtyeight.com today, 79.1 percent of Democrats, 41.3 percent of Independents, and 13.8 percent of Republicans support an impeachment. This is in contrast to the day Special Council Robert Mueller testified before Congress on the report he was in charge of – which looked into whether Trump or his campaign had or accepted assistance from Russians for the election in 2016 – where 69.3 percent of Democrats, 35.3 percent of Independents, and 8.7 percent of Republicans supported an impeachment.

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Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is one of over 2,000 federal recreation areas that fourth graders and their companions

all over the U.S. can enjoy for free until Aug. 31, 2020, thanks to the Every Kid Outdoors Act. Found out how to

receive free admission to the Park and other areas starting Saturday, Oct. 12, below. NPS image

EVERY KID OUTDOORS will provide free passes to fourth graders and their families, a Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park next Saturday, Oct. 12. The Park offers special keiki-friendly activities to those who come 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is the first time fourth graders will be able to pick up their passes, good for them and everyone in their vehicle for access to over 2,000 federal recreation areas, through Aug. 31, 2020.

Students explore the forest at Hawai‘i Volcanoes
National Park. NPS Photo/J.Anastasio

The Every Kid Outdoors Program was established by Congress this year. It replaces the Every Kid in a Park Program, which was launched in 2015. All fourth graders who complete a paper voucher on everykidoutdoors.gov and present it to the ranger at the Park entrance station will receive a durable, free Every Kid Outdoors pass, with a map and directions to help choose adventures. Anyone who completes all the activities on the opening day will receive a prize.

Options for the first day include a ranger-guided program, "How it All Started," at 9 a.m., a 20-minute orientation talk about the volcanoes that make up the Island of Hawaiʻi: and a new ranger-guided walk, "E Mākaʻikaʻi iā Kaʻauea - Explore the Summit," at 11 a.m., which explores the fascinating geologic features of Kīlauea and their deep connections to Hawaiian history and culture. Other suggested explorations include walking a trail or heading to the Kahuku Unit in Kaʻū to complete a new Junior Ranger program.

The Every Kid Outdoors Program is an interagency collaboration between the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and U.S. Forest Service.

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MAUNA LOA VOLCANO, Alert Level ADVISORY, Aviation Color Code YELLOW, is not erupting. Rates of deformation and seismicity have not changed significantly in the past week and persist above long-term background levels.
During the past week, approximately 40 small-magnitude earthquakes (all smaller than M2.5) were detected beneath the upper elevations of Mauna Loa. Most of the earthquakes occurred at shallow to intermediate depths of less than 10 km (~6 miles) below ground level.

The long and winding Mauna Loa Road. NPS photo, courtesy Jacob W. Frank

Global Positioning System (GPS) and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) measurements show continued summit inflation, consistent with magma supply to the volcano's shallow storage system.
Readingsof fumarole temperature and gas concentrations at the Sulphur Cone monitoring site on the Southwest Rift Zone remain stable, but are slightly elevated from measurements from several weeks ago due to repositioning and servicing of instrument sensors during maintenance in mid-September by HVO field crews.
For more information on current monitoring of Mauna Loa Volcano, see volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mauna_loa/monitoring_summary.html.

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KAʻŪ TROJANS hosted Pāhoa Daggers last night for JV and Varsity volleyball games. JV struggles, taking 10 points per set, with Pāhoa scoring 25, winning the game.

Varsity has a much better night, taking down their opponents in all but the first of four sets. The Daggers scored 25 to the Trojans' 16 in the first set, but Kaʻū scored 25 to 21, 25 to 20 and 25 to 20 in the other three.

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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:

Fri., Oct. 4, 6 p.m., Parker hosts Kaʻū

Tue., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

UPCOMING

FRIDAY, OCT. 4

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Paths and Trails, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, 2-mile, hike. nps.gov/havo/

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Oct. 5 – 1st Saturday, monthly – 11a.m.-noon, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Oct. 6, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo/

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Hawai‘i Public School Fall Break - Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 11.

Empower Meeting, Monday, Oct. 7 and 21 – 1st and 3rd Monday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Oct. 7, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

AdvoCATS, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

Final Day to Register at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, Thursday, Oct. 10. Grades K-8. 808-985-9800, volcanoschool.net

Birding at Kīpukapuaulu, Thursday, Oct. 10, 8-10a.m., Kīpukapuaulu - Bird Park - Parking Lot, HVNP. Led by retired USGS Biologist Nic Sherma. 2 hour birding tour. $40/person. Register online. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org, fhvnp.org

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197

ONGOING

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

SpeakOut meetings will be held in Pāhoa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pāhoa High School Cafeteria; Volcano Village, Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cooper Center; Kona, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Liquor Commission Boardroom; Capt. Cook, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pukaʻana United Church of Christ; and Waikaloa, Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School.
Topic Workshops will be held in Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging on Saturday, Oct. 12 on Land Use from 9 a.m. to noon and Economic Development from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; Kona at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers on Saturday, Oct. 19 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; and Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging on Saturday, Oct. 26, on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

The first freezer is a double door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-2DF-BAL, Serial # 1106CENH01077.

The second freezer is a single door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-1DF-BAL, Serial # 1107CENH01513.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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Kaʻū's Izaiah Pilanca-Emmsley attempts to break loose from the Kamehameha defense during Thursday night's game

played at Paiʻea Stadium. Despite a rough night, the Trojans still have a chance to get to the Division II

Championships. See story, below. Photo by Tim Wright, Kaʻū '77

PLASTIC AND SOME PAPER WILL NO LONGER BE RECYCLED through Hawaiʻi County transfer and recycling stations due to "significant decreases in the global market for recyclables," states a message from the county. Starting Wednesday, Oct. 16, the Two-Bin Recycling Program at recycling and transfer stations will collect only corrugated cardboard: clean, non-contaminated – no pizza boxes; and brown kraft paper bags, such as paper shopping bags.

Glass bottles and jars will continue to be collected in a separate glass bin: clean non-HI-5 containers such as wine bottles, pickle jars, cosmetic jars, with no caps, covers, or lids.

Pāhala's only traffic jam will now require less sorting, as plastic and some
paper will no longer be recycled by Hawaiʻi County as of Wednesday,
Oct. 16. Photo by Julia Neal

Small clean metal cans – soup, canned meat, canned vegetables, pet food – will no longer be allowed in the Two-Bin Recycling Program; they may be recycled in the scrap metal.

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A BRUSH FIRE AT KA LAE, SOUTH POINT, THIS MORNING shut down the boat ramp and Ka Lae Cliffs for the whole day, stated a message from Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense.

Brush fire at Ka Lae at 4 a.m. today. Photo and info by Loralee Davidson

Fire Department operations extended along South Point Road from the South Point and Kaʻalaualu Road intersection, stated the message.

Loralee Davidson of Ocean View told The Kaʻū Calendar she could see the fire at 4 a.m. See photo, above.

The cliffs at South Point, where jumpers are sometimes injured,
was blocked from trafic today, as the area was closed by a brush fire.
Photo by Julia Neal

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THE SEARCH FOR A HAWAIʻI ISLAND FOREST PROGRAM NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGER is underway to work for The Nature Conservancy.

The Natural Resource Manager develops and implements large-scale threat abatement projects aimed at controlling invasive plants and animals; manages experimental weed and feral animal control operations in remote, rugged areas; develops deliverables for threat abatement grants and contract; and develop methods and implement forest inventories for private and public landowners.

The position is also in charge of conducting forest and ecological inventories; developing certifiable forest management plans for private landowners, partners; and TNC preserves; conducting field and helicopter surveys to monitor threat status and assess the efficacy of threat abatement strategies; collecting and managing GPS and GIS data related to threat abatement goals, objectives, and activities.

The manager is responsible for providing spatial data analysis; reports on program actions; supervising field staff in planning; executing fieldwork and other essential tasks; and participating in field operations in remote, rugged terrain involving camping and helicopter transport.

The Nature Conservancy is looking for a Natural
Resource manager. Photo from TNC

Minimum qualifications include a Master's Degree in biology, ecology, forestry or science related field plus 1 year of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience collecting, manipulating, analyzing, and interpreting scientific data, and preparing reports of findings; experience collecting and managing GPS and GIS data related to threat abatement goals, objectives, and activities; experience coordinating multiple field projects in remote, rugged conditions involving invasive plant and animal control, fence construction, and helicopter operations; and experience working with Hawaiʻi's natural systems, and cultural resources and management practices. A successful candidate will also have a current and valid driver's license. Candiaites should also have a personal passion for conserving and protecting the natural world and a belief in The Nature Conservancy's mission

External applicants should apply at nature.org/careers. Internal applicant apply through PeopleSoft. Apply online with cover letter and resume to Job #48080. The application deadline is November 1, 6 p.m. Technical problems? Contact applyhelp@tnc.org and include the job opening ID.

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TRAVEL ON ALASKA AIRLINES BETWEEN KONA and San Francisco, and Kona and Sacramento, ends March of next year. Alaska will replace the flights with more service between Kona and San Jose, and Kona and San Diego.

Daniel Chun, Alaska Airlines' director of sales, community, and public relations for Hawaiʻi, told Pacific Business News that "there is not a net decrease in service. It's still the same amount of flying to Kona – the same amount of seats, the same amount of planes. We really look at demand and where our guests want to go… there's more demand for both of those markets.

Alaska Airlines averages 29 flights to and from Hawaiʻi, daily, and offer Kona-Oakland, Kona-Seattle, and seasonal Kona-Portland and Kona-Anchorage flights in winter and spring.

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A SPEAKOUT IN PĀHOA on the General Plan, to help shape Hawaiʻi Island, will be held tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 5 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Pāhoa High School Cafeteria. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion. See the full SpeakOut and workshop schedule below, near the lauhala drawing.

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Kaʻū's Izaiah Pilanca-Emmsley waves a shaka as he runs in a

touchdown during last night's game against Kamehameha.

Photo by Tim Wright, Kaʻū '77

KAʻŪ TROJANS FOOTBALL TEAM played a tough game last night at Paiʻea Stadium against the Kamehameha Warriors. The final score was 49 to 8, with the Trojans scoring only in the first quarter.

Izaiah "Bobby" Pilanca-Emmsley made the longest play of the night for the Trojans, with a 78 yard run from a pass from Keliʻikoa Reyes-Nalu, according to Matt Gerhart of the Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald. He reported the Warriors have scores 263 points against the three former eight-man teams that joined 11-man this year – the former eight-man teams have scored a total of 14 against Kamehameha.

Despite the rough night, Kaʻū can still get to the Division II BIIF Championship on Nov. 1 and 2 if they win against HPA in a home game on Sat., Oct. 12 at 1 p.m.; Pāhoa in a home game on Sat., Oct. 19 at 11 a.m.; and in an away game against Kohala on Sat., Oct. 26 at 1 p.m.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

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UPCOMING

SATURDAY, OCT. 5

Paths and Trails, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, 2-mile, hike. nps.gov/havo/

Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Oct. 5 – 1st Saturday, monthly – 11a.m.-noon, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. acehardware.com

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Oct. 6, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo/

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Hawai‘i Public School Fall Break - Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 11.

Empower Meeting, Monday, Oct. 7 and 21 – 1st and 3rd Monday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Oct. 7, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

AdvoCATS, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

Final Day to Register at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, Thursday, Oct. 10. Grades K-8. 808-985-9800, volcanoschool.net

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197

FRIDAY, OCT. 11

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Oct. 11, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Community Dance, Friday, Oct. 11, 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

ONGOING

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.
SpeakOut meetings will be held in Pāhoa, Saturday, Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Pāhoa High School Cafeteria; Volcano Village, Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cooper Center; Kona, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Liquor Commission Boardroom; Capt. Cook, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pukaʻana United Church of Christ; and Waikaloa, Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School.

Topic Workshops will be held in Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging on Saturday, Oct. 12 on Land Use from 9 a.m. to noon and Economic Development from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; Kona at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers on Saturday, Oct. 19 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; and Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging on Saturday, Oct. 26, on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

The first freezer is a double door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-2DF-BAL, Serial # 1106CENH01077.

The second freezer is a single door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-1DF-BAL, Serial # 1107CENH01513.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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Free internet for patrons of Nāʻālehu Public Library will be delayed, as it, the school, and Pāhala Library are all on

the same connection. Photo by The Kaʻū Calendar

NĀʻĀLEHU LIBRARY is open in its new temporary location at Nāʻālehu Civic Center. The facility opened on Thursday, Oct. 3, with internet connectivity coming soon. The space is air conditioned, so the door is closed, but unlocked during the hours it is open.

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.

Nāʻālehu Public Library's new, temporary location.

Photo by The Kaʻū Calendar

Except for these meeting dates, the library's hours will be: Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; and closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Due to the small space of the new, temporary location of the library, all regular monthly and weekly programs will be postponed until the new permanent location is open.about a year from now. The renovated library will be three times as large as the one that served the community for many years.

During the opening celebration, the temporary library offered free lemonade, fresh water, and freshly made popcorn.

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A BRUSH FIRE AT SOUTH POINT, THAT STARTED THURSDAY around 10 p.m., is 100 percent contained within the firebreak area.

The first unit came on the scene about 10:30 p.m.Thursday night. It eventually took 16 units – including two fire engines, two tankers, 9 other units, a medic unit, and a helicopter – plus a bulldozer from Isemoto Contracting, and a total of 33 people, to contain the fire. The bulldozer was used to make a firebreak on the makai edge of the fire.

Nāʻālehu Public Library's reopening at the temporary location featured

snacks and drinks. Photo by The Kaʻū Calendar

Before containment, South Point Road was blocked. Gusty trade winds helped the fire spread from its origination to the west. The fire mostly burned open grassland, owned by Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, a total of 130 acres. No damage to structures or people was reported.

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HAWAIʻI ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY'S MOBILESPAY & NEUTER WAGGIN' APPOINTMENTS FOR NOVEMBER are open. October 15 appointments are full. Call 808-796-0107 to schedule a surgery a neuter or space procedure. They take place in the Humane Society's mobile van which will park at St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

HIHS continues to pursue innovative ways to eliminate pet overpopulation on Hawaiʻi Island, determining that increasing the availability of spay and neuter services within the island's rural communities would be highly effective. The Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin' continues its rural outreach services.

Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society Executive Chief Executive Officer Charles Brown said, "Eliminating pet overpopulation is a primary goal of the Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society. Taking our spay and neuter program on the road eliminates barriers by bringing our services to areas of need around the island. Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society's Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin' will enable pet owners with limited financial means or transportation issues to fix their pets, and eliminate the possibility of accidental litters which become a community problem and add to our organization's challenge of addressing pet overpopulation."

Hawaiʻi Island Humane Society's Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin'.
Photo from Facebook

The Waggin' is staffed with a professionally trained and fully licensed veterinarian and supported by veterinary assistants and volunteers. The veterinary team follows all guidelines by nationally recognized organizations regarding high-quality, high volume spay/neuter clinics.

HIHS holds a contract with the County of Hawaiʻito enforce certain animal-related laws. HIHS offers 24-hour service for injured animals and other animal emergencies, humane education classes, low-cost spay and neuter services, lost and found assistance, micro-chipping, and more. Learn more at hihs.org or call 808-329-1175.

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THE GEOLOGIC HISTORY OF MAUNA LOA'S SOUTHEAST FLANK, revealed in a new map, is the focus of this week's Volcano Watch, update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates:

The recently published Geologic map of the central-southeast flank of Mauna Loa volcano is the culmination of years of field work by USGS. This updated map supersedes the Geologic Map of the Islandof Hawaiʻi (1996) and the Geologic Map of the State of Hawai‘ifor the Mauna Loa region.

The new map encompasses 195 square miles (506 sq km) of the southeast flank of Mauna Loa – an area equivalent to the islands of Kaho‘olawe and Lānaʻi combined – and ranges from an elevation of 10,350 feet (3155 m) to sea level.

It includes areas adjacent to and downslope of Mauna Loa's Northeast Rift Zone, as well as regions east and directly downslope of Moku‘āweoweo, the volcano's summit caldera. From high on Mauna Loa's east flank, the mapped area extends toward Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and the community of Volcano – population of approximately 2,000 residents – in the northeast. At the southern boundary of the mapped area is Punalu‘u Bay.

The recently published Geologic map of the central-southeast flank of Mauna Loa, pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/sim2932B, shown here, uses color to depict ages of geologic units, with warm colors denoting younger units and cool colors indicating older units. It is the second in a series of maps that will cover Mauna Loa. The first, a geologic map of the northeast flank of the volcano, was published in 2017 and is posted at pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/sim2932A. USGS map

Lava flows from the middle and upper reaches of the Northeast Rift Zone dominate the northern part of the map, comprising about 40 percent of the total area. The map's southern portion contains flows from the upper Southwest Rift Zone that make up about 2 percent of the total area. Lava from the upper reaches of both rift zones generally forms narrow flow lobes.

The remaining 58 percent of the map (center area) consists of lava flows from the summit of Mauna Loa. In contrast to flows from the rift zones, lava flows derived from the summit caldera form voluminous, broad expansive sheets of pāhoehoe that cover large areas. ‘A‘ā flows occur in this area but are inconsequential when compared to the pāhoehoe flows.

Mauna Loa, the largest active volcano on Earth, is known to have erupted 33 times since written descriptions became available in 1832. Some eruptions were preceded by only brief seismic unrest, while others followed several months to a year of increased seismicity.

Most Mauna Loa eruptions begin in its summit area at or above the 12,000-ft (3658-m) elevation. The central-southeast flank has not been the source of any volcanic activity, although two historical eruptions that began along the Northeast Rift Zone sent flows into the mapped region in 1880 and 1984.

The map shows the distribution of 96 eruptive units (flows) separated into 15 age groups ranging from more than 30,000 years before present to 1984. The map also shows the relationships between volcanic and surficial sedimentary deposits. The color scheme is based on the ages of the volcanic deposits. Warm colors (red, pink, and orange) represent recent epochs of time while cool colors (blue and purple) represent older deposits.

From the geologic record, we can deduce several generalized facts about the geologic history of Mauna Loa's southeast flank. For example, geologic mapping and radiocarbon ages of the flows indicate that there was a period of sustained summit activity from about 2,000 to 1,300 years before present. Lava flows of this age cover more than 75 percent of the area directly downslope from the summit in this new map.

Mauna Loa in January of 1985. USGS/J.D.Griggs photo

There are a few kīpuka of older flows, but they are limited in number and extent. This means that Mauna Loa experienced approximately 700 years of nearly continuous activity, significantly longer than the 35-year-long eruption that occurred on Kīlauea in 1983-2018.

Other interesting tidbits gleaned from the new map include the following:

About 55 percent of the map area is covered by layers of volcanic ash of varying thicknesses, which indicate explosive volcanic eruptions. The ages and origins of these ash deposits still need to be determined.

An historically active tectonic zone on the southeast flank of Mauna Loa, known as the Ka‘ōiki Fault Zone, is the site of some recent large tectonic earthquakes. In 1983, a magnitude-6.6 earthquake on the Ka‘ōiki Fault Zone preceded Mauna Loa’s 1984 eruption. Earthquakes greater than magnitude-5.5 also occurred there in 1974, 1963, and 1962.

The Geologic map of the central-southeast flank of Mauna Loavolcano provides fundamental information on the long-term eruptive behavior of Mauna Loa volcano. It also offers valuable base information on which collaborative studies in geology and biology can be launched. The map can be viewed or freely downloaded from the USGS Publications website at pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/sim2932B.

Volcano Activity Updates

Kῑlauea Volcano is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL. Monitoring continues to show steady rates of seismicity and ground deformation, low rates of sulfur dioxide emission, and only minor geologic changes since the end of eruptive activity in September 2018. Water continues to pond at the bottom of Halemaʻumaʻu inside the summit caldera.

Mauna Loa is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at ADVISORY. This alert level does not mean that an eruption is imminent or that progression to an eruption is certain.

Two earthquakes with three or more felt reports occurred in Hawaiʻi this past week: a magnitude-2.2 quake 8 km (5 mi) northwest of Honokaʻa at 25 km (16 mi) depth on Sept. 29 at 12:06 a.m., and a magnitude-3.1 quake 11 km (7 mi) west of Pāhala at 9 km (6 mi) depth on Sept. 28 at 10:17 p.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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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

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2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

UPCOMING

SUNDAY, OCT. 6

People and Land of Kahuku, Sunday, Oct. 6, 9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate, 2.5 mile hike over rugged terrain. nps.gov/havo/

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Hawai‘i Public School Fall Break - Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 11.

Empower Meeting, Monday, Oct. 7 and 21 – 1st and 3rd Monday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Oct. 7, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

AdvoCATS, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

Final Day to Register at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, Thursday, Oct. 10. Grades K-8. 808-985-9800, volcanoschool.net

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197

FRIDAY, OCT. 11

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Oct. 11, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

SATURDAY, OCT. 12

Every Kid Outdoors Day, Saturday, Oct. 12, all National Parks. Kid-friendly activities offered throughout the park. New Junior Ranger program at Kahuku unit. 4th grade students earn a free entrance pass to all national parks - everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm, print voucher and present, completed, at main entrance station. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo/

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Oct. 12, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Ka‘ū Skate Club Fundraiser for Kahuku Roller Rink in Ocean View: Yard Sale, Saturday, Oct. 12, 9a.m.-3p.m., 92-8907 Paradise Parkway, Ocean View. Donations welcome. Ka‘ū Skate Club President Lzena Barrett, 747-1147

Pastel On-Site Landscape Painting Workshop with Patti Pease Johnson, Saturday, Oct. 12, 9a.m.-12:30p.m., outside (weather permitting) at Volcano Art Center. Students complete one 9"x12" project. $45/VAC member, $50/non-member, plus $10 supply fee per person. All materials supplied. Beginner and intermediate artists welcome. Register - 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Oct. 12, 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.org, facebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii

Palm Trail, Sunday, Oct. 12, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately d

difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo/

Zentangle Inspired Art: Milagros with Lydia Meneses, Saturday, Oct. 12, 10a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. Art supplies provided (students encouraged to bring favorite art supplies). Open to all levels. No experience required. Potluck, bring snack to share. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $15 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Jazz in the Forest with Jean Pierre Thoma, Autumn Leaves & Jeannine Guillory-Kane, Saturday, Oct. 12, 5:30-7:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Doors open 5p.m. $20/VAC member, $25/non-member. Purchase tickets online, VAC Admin Office or VAC Gallery. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Soul Town Band performance, Saturday, Oct. 12, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to eligible patrons; certain Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

ONGOING

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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The endangered Hawaiian crow, ʻAlalā, is featured on five notecards the ʻAlalā Project sourced from submissions by local

keiki to last year's Hawaiʻi Nei art competition. See story, and learn how to enter, below. Images from ʻAlalā Project

REP. TULSI GABBARD BELIEVES IN THE POWER OF CONGRESS to do its job, according to a speech she made at a campaign stop in New Hampshirelast week. "We've heard from some of the other candidates running for president, 'well if Congress doesn't do this, I'm going to do it by executive order.' That's what Trump is doing... and that's wrong," said Gabbard, according to reporting from Paul Steinhauser of the Concord Monitor.

In other news about Gabbard's campaign for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States, Forbes speculated that Gabbard could replace Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, should he bow out of the race, following cardiovascular procedures. Sanders, 79, received two arterial stents last week.
Gabbard supported Sanders' bid for president in 2016 when she left her post as Vice President of the Democratic National Committee. She also nominated him. Forbes notes that Gabbard is half Sanders' age, is "just as progressively strident" and is "the most Bernie" of the presidential candidates.

Gabbard has a place in the fourth presidential debate next week after debating in the first and second and sitting out the third. The DNC said last week that qualifying candidates must receive 3 percent in four DNC-approved polls to be eligible for the fifth debate, or have 5 percent in two approved polls conducted in early state primaries, including Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada, or South Carolina, between Sept. 13 and the week before the November debate.

According to Public Policy Polling, which surveyed 990 Democratic primary voters from Sept. 27 to 29 (margin of error +/-3.1 percent), two out of three responders in the second Hawaiʻi Congressional district, which includes Kaʻū, want Gabbard to drop out of the presidential race. According to the poll, 60 percent of primary voters think she should drop out, 28 percent think she should continue moving forward with her presidential campaign.

In this district, Gabbard tied for third in the polling for the Democratic nomination for president. Bernie Sanders garnered 13 percent. Elizabeth Warren led the way with 25 percent; Joe Biden followed with 22 percent. The rest of the candidates came in with single digits: Pete Buttigieg and Andrew Yang each 5 percent, Kamala Harris 3 percent, and Cory Booker and Beto O'Rourke 1 percent. Eleven percent reported that that they are undecided or that they would prefer one of the other candidates.

Public Policy Polling stated Hawaiʻi's open primaries lead "a lot of conservative leaning voters (to) participate in the Democratic primary because it's their best chance to influence who their elected officials will be."

Trump voters in the district are one segment of the Democratic primary electorate where Gabbard is leading. She polled at 26 percent, Biden 15 percent. No other candidate reached double digits.

Almost half of Democratic primary voters polled in the district said they would "generally prefer to vote for someone else," compared to 38 percent who want Gabbard for another term. She does lead Kai Kahele 48-26 in a named primary match up, but incumbents who start out below 50 percent in a primary contest "tend to have a pretty hard time winning nomination again," stated PPP. Gabbard's approval rating is at 44 percent in the district; 34 percent disapprove.

All poll participants were selected through a list based sample. 70 percent completed the survey by telephone call and 30 percent completed the survey by text message.

Read the whole report at publicpolicypolling.com/polls/gabbard-constituents-want-her-to-drop-out-prefer-someone-else-for-congress-next-year/.

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THE HAWAIʻI NEI ART CONTEST is open to all Hawaiʻi Island residents. All artwork must be registered online by Friday, Oct. 11 at hawaiineiartcontest.org. Initial online screening and jurying will take place Oct. 12.

Last year, the ʻAlalā Project sourced five pieces of art featuring the endangered Hawaiian crow, submitted to the contest by keiki, for a notecard series, to help raise funds for reintroduction efforts.

The Three Mountain Alliance, the Hawai‘i Island Art Alliance, the Department of Land and Natural Resources Natural Area Reserves System, and the Wailoa Center State Park organize this annual, juried art exhibition, celebrating the native flora and fauna of Hawai‘i Island. This year's Featured Category is Kō ā kai: Marine Species of Hawaiʻi Island. Artwork is not limited to the Featured Category; however, all artwork entries must depict a native species to Hawaiʻi Island.

Amateur and professional artists of all ages, who are residents of Hawaiʻi Island, are invited to submit original works. Categories are Adult, Elementary school (grades PreK-5), Middle school (grades 6-8), and High school (grades 9-12). Artists may enter more than one piece. A non-refundable fee for each entry will be collected with online submission. Entry fees are $15 per entry for adults. Youth under 18 may enter their artwork for free. Donations in any amount towards youth entry fees ($5 suggested donation) are welcome. Artists are encouraged to explore a variety of media, including the performing arts.

Learn more at hawaiineiartcontest.org.

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FARMERS, ESPECIALLY MAC NUT FARMERS, WHO HAVE SUFFERED DAMAGES from ongoing trade disputes with foreign nations can apply to the Market Facilitation Program through U.S. Department of Agriculture. USDA will provide up to $14.5 billion in direct payments to impacted producers. The sign-up period runs through December 6. Learn more by visiting farmers.gov/mfp.

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A SURVEY ON BRANDING FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS is open. Hawaiʻi Island Agricultural Partnership's brief online survey should take no more than two minutes to complete. HIAP's vision is to utilize branding to show the "passion of the farmers" at the heart of the Hawaiʻi Island agriculture industry; celebrate farmers and the natural resources that sustain them; define, with a shared vision, the meaning of Grown on Hawaiʻi Island; and work together to create a logo, story and strategic plan for lifting the brand of Hawaiʻi Island's agriculture products to consumers in Hawaiʻi and other markets.

Kaʻū high school Student-Athletes, reading to keiki of

Pāhala Elementary. Photos from Kaʻū Athletics

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KAʻŪ TROJANS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL had a great away game yesterday. The girls traveled all the way to Parker in Waimea, where, in a Varsity-only match, they soundly beat the Bulls, 25 to 6, 25 to 11, and 25 to 11.

Kaʻū Athletics also recently shared photos of high school Student-Athletes reading to the elementary keiki of Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary.

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SPEAKOUT AT COOPER CENTER tomorrow, Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., to help shape Hawaiʻi Island. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion, on the General Plan. This is the only meeting scheduled this month in Kaʻū. Residents may also submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31, and see more info on the Draft General Plan, at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/. See the full SpeakOut and Topic Workshops schedule below, next to the image of a lauhala.

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and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

UPCOMING

MONDAY, OCT. 7

Hawai‘i Public School Fall Break - Monday, Oct. 7, through Friday, Oct. 11.

Empower Meeting, Monday, Oct. 7 and 21 – 1st and 3rd Monday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805

Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Oct. 7, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

AdvoCATS, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

Final Day to Register at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, Thursday, Oct. 10. Grades K-8. 808-985-9800, volcanoschool.net

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197

FRIDAY, OCT. 11

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Oct. 11, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

SATURDAY, OCT. 12

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Oct. 12, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Palm Trail, Sunday, Oct. 12, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately d

difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo/

SUNDAY, OCT. 13

‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Oct. 13, 9:30-11a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo/

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Oct. 13 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527, volcanoartcenter.org

ONGOING

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

SpeakOut meetings will be held in Volcano Village, Monday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Cooper Center; Kona, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Liquor Commission Boardroom; Capt. Cook, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pukaʻana United Church of Christ; and Waikaloa, Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School.
Topic Workshops will be held in Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging on Saturday, Oct. 12 on Land Use from 9 a.m. to noon and Economic Development from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; Kona at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers on Saturday, Oct. 19 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; and Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging on Saturday, Oct. 26, on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

The first freezer is a double door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-2DF-BAL, Serial # 1106CENH01077.

The second freezer is a single door Centaur Plus by Entrée, LLC, Model # CSD-1DF-BAL, Serial # 1107CENH01513.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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Partners in Development Foundation, which runs Tūtū & Me programs in Kaʻū, will receive $400,000 in federal funds.
Image from pidf.org

NATIVE HAWAIIAN PROGRAMS will receive almost $10 million in federal funding. Sen. Brian Schatz, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, said today, "This new federal funding means local schools and programs have more resources to support their work and the Native Hawaiian community."

Schatz said about $7 million will go to Native Hawaiian education programs, from U.S. Department of Education, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will issue about $3 million, which will go to Native Hawaiian community development and child care programs. University of Hawaiʻi will receive $5.6 million of the $7 million. The rest will go to Chaminade University and Honolulu Community College. Partners in Development Foundation, which runs Tūtū & Me programs which service Kaʻū, will receive $400,000 of the $3 million. The rest will go to Keiki ʻO Ka ʻĀina Preschool, Pacific Gateway Center, Sustainable Molokai, Sustain Hawaiʻi, and Kaehu, an environmental nonprofit with a youth mentoring program.

Said Schatz, "As we work through the appropriations process, I will continue to fight for more federal funding for Hawaiʻi at every opportunity."

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HAWAIʻI HAS THE FIFTH WORST PAY IN THE NATION, according to a new study from business.org. All 50 states and Washington, D.C., were compared by median yearly wage and median monthly rent on a one-bedroom apartment. Hawaiʻi residents in these circumstances have to work 84.2 hours in order to afford a place to live: median yearly wage, $42,480, and median one-bedroom apartment cost, $1,720.

The other states more expensive than Hawaiʻi are: New York, at 101.7 hours to pay for a one-bedroom apartment; California, at 99.1 hours; Massachusetts, at 85.5 hours; and Florida, at 84.5 hours. The least expensive states are: Wyoming, at 33.6 hours to afford a one-bedroom apartment; North Dakota, at 36.5; West Virginia, at 38.2 hours; Alaska, at 38.8 hours; and Oklahoma, at 40.6 hours.

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HOʻOKUPU HULA NO KAʻŪ CULTURAL FESTIVAL BOOTHS can be reserved. The free event on Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Pāhala Community Center, will feature cultural practitioners and demonstrators; workshops; crafts; food; music and entertainment from artists such as Bali Hai from Mexico, Vero Cruz Folklore Dancers, taiko drummers, UH-Hilo Filipino/Samoan dancers; and hula from Mexico, Japan, Virginia, ʻOahu, and Hawaiʻi Island.
Interested vendors can apply for food, craft, or information booths. Email leionalani47@hotmail.com or call 808-649-9334. See hookupukau.com.

Festival originator, Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder of Kaʻū, states the festival is a tribute to Master Hula, Loʻea, Uncle George Naʻope, and an effort to carry on his legacy, perpetuating the art form of hula and all that it represents.

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DONATE TO THE NĀʻĀLEHU HONGWANJI RUMMAGE SALE before Saturday, Oct. 12. Proceeds will go to maintain the Hongwanji. The sale, 8 a.m. to noonat 95-5695 Mamalahoa Highway, will offer baked goods, clothing, crafts, books, household item, kitchen items, and garden tools. More donations are welcome: old or new, in good condition, resalable items. Clothing must be clean and in good repair, with no stains or tears. No electronics, computers, or large furniture. Items may be dropped off at Masako's garage tomorrow, Tuesday – call 929-9274 first – or at the temple from 8 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. Call Masako, or Alice at 929-7280, for more info or for pickup.

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COME SUPPORT KAʻŪ TROJANS GIRLS VOLLEYBALL in the last home game before the Division II Big Island Interscholastic Federation championships in Keaʻau. Tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts the ʻEhunui ʻIo, Hawaiian hawk, at Kaʻū District Gym. Ke Kula ‘o ‘Ehunuikaimalino is a K-12 Hawaiian Language Immersion school in Kealakekua, which serves students from Waikaloa to Nā‘ālehu.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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., Oct. 8, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Ehunui

Thu., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

UPCOMING

TUESDAY, OCT. 8

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

AdvoCATS, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

Final Day to Register at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, Thursday, Oct. 10. Grades K-8. 808-985-9800, volcanoschool.net

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197

FRIDAY, OCT. 11

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Oct. 11, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

SATURDAY, OCT. 12

Nāʻālahu Hongwanji Rummage Sale, Saturday, Oct. 12, 8a.m.-noon. Baked goods, clothing, crafts, books, household item, kitchen items, and garden tools. 95-5695 Mamalahoa Hwy.

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Oct. 12, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Palm Trail, Sunday, Oct. 12, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately d

difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo/

SUNDAY, OCT. 13

‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Oct. 13, 9:30-11a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo/

MONDAY, OCT. 14

Monday Movie Night: Moananuiakea, Monday, Oct. 14, 6-7:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. $5 donation suggested. Popcorn and snacks available for purchase. Bring a cushion. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

ONGOING

Hawaiʻi Nei Art Contest is open to all Hawaiʻi Island residents. All artwork must be registered online by Friday, Oct. 11 at hawaiineiartcontest.org. Initial online screening and jurying will take place Saturday, Oct. 12. Featured Category is Kō ā kai: Marine Species of Hawaiʻi Island. Artwork is not limited to the Featured Category; however, all artwork entries must depict a native species to Hawaiʻi Island.

Amateur and professional artists of all ages, who are residents of Hawaiʻi Island, are invited to submit original works. Entry fees are $15 per entry for adults, youth under 18 are free. Artists are encouraged to explore a variety of media, including the performing arts.

Artists will be notified by October 14th if their artwork has been selected for the exhibition. Final jurying and selection for awards will occur on Oct. 30 and will be announced at the opening reception on Nov. 1. Artwork may still be juried out despite adhering to all guidelines.
Learn more at hawaiineiartcontest.org.

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

SpeakOut meetings will be held in Kona, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Liquor Commission Boardroom; Capt. Cook, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Pukaʻana United Church of Christ; and Waikaloa, Thursday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School.
Topic Workshops will be held in Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging on Saturday, Oct. 12 on Land Use from 9 a.m. to noon and Economic Development from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; Kona at West Hawaiʻi Civic Center Council Chambers on Saturday, Oct. 19 on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m; and Hilo at County of Hawaiʻi Office of Aging on Saturday, Oct. 26, on Infrastructure from 9 a.m. to noon and Natural Resources from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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A Trunk or Treat entry in the vehicle decorating contest last year. Starbucks offered blends of Zombie Brains, Vampire Blood, and Witches Brew. See story below. Photo by Julia Neal

DO NOT USE E-CIGARETTES OR VAPING DEVICES OF ANY KIND until the cause of vaping-associated illnesses is determined, advised the Hawai‘i Department of Health in a statement yesterday. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported more than 1,000 cases of lung and stomach illnesses associated with vaping have been reported in 48 states, including one case involving a minor in Hawai‘i. CDC reported there were also 18 deaths reported in 15 states. The majority of illnesses were reported by people between the ages of 13 to 34 years.

CDC and health departments across the nation, including Hawai‘i, are investigating hundreds of lung and stomach injuries associated with the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products.

Dept. of Health advised e-cigarette or vaping device users to stop, and for those not using to not start. "E-cigarettes and vaping products are unsafe and unregulated. While there are claims that vaping devices help smokers kick their cigarette habits, not enough time has elapsed, nor has testing been done, to verify this claim or the potential for other health impacts," stated DOH.

Adults using vaping devices with medical cannabis products are urged to consider changing to another form of medical cannabis. Using off-market products – available through the internet, on the street, or homemade – especially THC-containing liquids, is especially warned against. DOH stated that "while evidence points to a higher incidence of negative health impacts among users of off-market THC products, some patients suffering negative health impacts report using only nicotine products or products obtained on the market."

Vaping, stated DOH, involves inhaling aerosol from a device that heats a liquid containing nicotine, marijuana (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), or other substances. These devices come in all shapes and sizes, including colorful vape pens, modified tank systems, and devices that can look like USB flash drives, cell phones, credit card holders, and highlighters. They are frequently referred to as e-cigarettes, e‐cigs, vapes, vape pens, electronic vaporizers, pod mods, or pod systems. No one type of vaping device has been positively identified as a common cause of the lung injuries and illnesses reported nationwide.

DOH stated pregnant women should not use e-cigarettes and vaping products of any kind at any time during pregnancy; children and youth should never use e-cigarettes or vaping devices. DOH reminds the public that the act of selling any vaping product to anyone under the age of 21 is illegal in Hawai‘i, and it is also illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase, use, or possess these products. "Vaping devices were never intended to be used by children or youth and should not be used by them," stated DOH.

Example of a
vaping device
for THC and
CBD.

Anyone who has recently used a vaping device and experiences symptoms including coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, or abdominal pain, are urged to see a healthcare provider and/or call the Hawai‘i Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 at any time 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

For adults using vaping devices to kick a cigarette habit, DOH advised not return to smoking cigarettes but to consult a doctor, pharmacist, or call the Hawai‘i Tobacco Quitline at 1-800-QUIT-NOW (1-800-7848-669), which is a free and confidential call.

Download a PDF version of the health advisory here. For more information about ongoing investigations of vaping associated illness in Hawai‘i and additional resources for the public and clinicians, visit the Disease Outbreak Control Division's page. Vaping prevention resources for parents and educators can be found at HawaiiNoVape.com.

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CHANGES IN HELE ON TIMES AND ROUTES, going west and up the KonaCoast, will be in place until further notice according to the county's Hele On Bus system.

The South Kohala Routethat leaves Pāhala at 3:30 a.m. remains as scheduled.

The 5:40 a.m. bus to South Kohala will service the South Kohala Resorts as follows: 8:45 a.m.Four Seasons; 9:10 a.m. Hilton; 9:25 a.m.FairmontOrchid; 9:30 a.m. Mauna Lani; 9:40 a.m.Mauna Kea

The 8 a.m.Pāhala-South Kohala route has been rescheduled to start its run at 11:30 a.m. as follows: 11:30 a.m. Pahala; 11:50 a.m. Nāʻālehu; 11:55 a.m. Wong Yuen Store; 12:20 p.m. Ocean View; 12:50 p.m. Fujihara; 12:55 p.m.Yano/Captain Cook; 1:10 p.m. Kainaliu/Honalo; 1:25 p.m.KeauhouShopping Center; 1:30 p.m. Aliʻi Drive; 1:40 p.m. Makala Blvd.; 1:45 p.m. Kamakaeha Stop/Court house (Kmart); 1:55 p.m. Kona Palisades; 2:10 p.m. Four Seasons; 2:35 p.m. Hilton Waikoloa; 2:50 p.m.FairmontOrchid; 2:55 p.m.MaunaLaniBay; and 3:05 p.m.Mauna KeaBeach.

The bus service in Kaʻū has changed due to a shortage of buses islandwide, according to an announcement from the county.

The epicenter of this morning's quake was near Lōʻihi
Seamount. Image from USGS

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A 3.6 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE about 24 miles southeast of Pāhala this morning at 3:05 a.m. originated near Lōʻihi Seamount. The nine-mile-deep quake sparked reports from all over the island, including as far away as Waimea. Maximum reported shaking was reported as light with no damage reported.

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TŪTŪ & ME HOME VISITING PROGRAM is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call Tata Compehos and Melody Espejo at 808-938-1088.

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Trunk or Treat last year at Kaʻū District Gym. Organized by Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary school, the event
offers prizes to the best decorated cars and treats for keiki and youth. Photo by Julia Neal

TRUNK OR TREAT at Kaʻū District Gym will be held Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.Organized by Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary school, the free event offers a haunted house, healthy recipes, a family-friendly atmosphere, and Trunk or Treat, where keiki and youth go from parked car to car, asking for treats.
For those interested in participating in Trunk or Treat, distributing goodies, prizes will be awarded for the best decorated car: Most Beautiful, Most Original, Spookiest, and a special awards for teachers or staff who decorate; decoration not required. Contact Nona at 928-3102 or Angie Miyashiro at 313-4100.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

UPCOMING

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9

AdvoCATS, Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

Final Day to Register at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, Thursday, Oct. 10. Grades K-8. 808-985-9800, volcanoschool.net

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197

FRIDAY, OCT. 11

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Oct. 11, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

SATURDAY, OCT. 12

Nāʻālahu Hongwanji Rummage Sale, Saturday, Oct. 12, 8a.m.-noon. Baked goods, clothing, crafts, books, household item, kitchen items, and garden tools. 95-5695 Mamalahoa Hwy.

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Oct. 12, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Palm Trail, Sunday, Oct. 12, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately d

difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo/

SUNDAY, OCT. 13

‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Oct. 13, 9:30-11a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo/

MONDAY, OCT. 14

TUESDAY, OCT. 15

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Oct. 15 (Committees), Wednesday, Oct. 17, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov. These meetings affect the temporary location of the Nā‘ālehu Public Library

Cultural Understanding Through Art & the Environment: Ti Leaf Lei Making with Jelena Clay, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 11a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. Pre-registration required; class size limited. $10 per person supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

Why Hawaiian Honey May Be the Best on Earth, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 7p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Local beekeepers and representatives from the Big Island Beekeepers Association discuss the island's varieties of honey, with samples to taste. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo/

ONGOING

Learn more at hawaiineiartcontest.org.

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Friday, 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.

Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Festival Booths can be reserved. The free event on Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Pāhala Community Center, will feature cultural practitioners and demonstrators; workshops; crafts; food; music and entertainment from artists such as Bali Hai from Mexico, Vero Cruz Folklore Dancers, taiko drummers, UH-Hilo Filipino/Samoan dancers; and hula from Mexico, Japan, Virginia, ʻOahu, and Hawaiʻi Island. Interested vendors can apply for food, craft, or information booths. Email leionalani47@hotmail.com or call 808-649-9334. See hookupukau.com.

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

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Nīnole Bridge in Punaluʻu (((PLEASE VERIFY))) is one of the construction projects needed to keep travel safe
around the island. Learn about funds for bridge and road projects, below. Kaʻū Calendar photo

REPAIRING ROADS AND BRIDGES AS FAST AS POSSIBLE is a challenge for Hawaiʻi County, as it attempts to avoid transportation infrastructure funds from lapsing and returning to other government agencies.

Some $7,500 that was slated for Kaʻū remains unspent, along with more than $8.3 million in unspent funds islandwide. Much of the money comes from the local fuel tax with has gone up 1612 percent in the last two years to kill the coffers of the county for road improvements.

Bridge and road projects are vital on an island where rainfall can
have a big impact. Photo by Julia Neal

Hawaiʻi County Council will be asked next week to reappropriate $8.4 million in fuel tax money that's due to lapse because it wasn't spent on time, reported Nancy Cook Lauer of Hawaiʻi Tribune-Herald. She wrote that county administration attributes some unspent funds to project delays caused by last year's lava disaster and Hurricane Lane, which pulled road crews off regular projects to handle emergencies.

Deputy Finance Director Steve Hunt told the Tribune on Tuesday that some of the funds, accumulating since 1996, come from completed or ended projects, leaving money that needs to be moved to more pressing projects; however, the money must be spent in the district to which it was originally issued.

Islandwide, $1.7 million needs to be reappropriated for bridge inspections and repairs, including . That’s for the OpeaStreamBridge, Kaiwiʻilahilahi Gulch Bridge, KaiwikiBridge #1, all on Old Mamalahoa Highway, and the Honoliʻi Stream Bridge on Kahoa Road. The roadway projects include 22 specific resurfacing projects islandwide, none is Kaʻū.

The county fuel tax from 8.8 cents per gallon in 2017 to 23 cents in 2020, which adds $6.1 million to the county's annual budget. The half cent general excise tax addition to county taxes also adds $50 million, which goes to road and mass transit projects.

Sen. Mazie Hirono

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WITHDRAWAL OF AMERICAN TROOPS FROM NORTHERN SYRIA sparked a response from Sen. Mazie Hirono and Sen. Brian Schatz today:

"President Trump's hasty, unilateral decision to withdraw U.S.troops and abandon our Kurdish allies in Northern Syriawas made without consulting senior military and State Department officials. Trump's rationale is based on lies and misinformation which are evident in his tweets.

"The President continues a pattern of erratic behavior that has resulted in the erosion of our long-standing alliances. It's actions like these that compelled Secretary (of Defense Jim) Mattis, who understood the importance of our allies, to resign.

Sen. Brian Schatz

"With this action, we stand to lose the gains we have made in the fight against extremism in the Middle East. This is a betrayal of the Kurdish forces who stood with us in the fight against ISISand weakens the value of an American promise.

"I call on the President to rescind his decision and come before Congress to explain his unsound actions."
Said Schatz, "'The U.S. will do nothing.' It makes me sick to my stomach that we would burn our credibility and let our allies in the fight against ISIS die. Credible reporting indicates that there is no plan to make sure the ISIS detainees in Northern Syria remain incarcerated. If these ISIS fighters get free, it will be directly traceable to the decision of the President of the United States."

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BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR THE DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS PROGRAM came from over 170 members and former members of Congress last week, including Sen. Mazie Hirono. President Donald Trump terminated the DACA program in 2017, which affected nearly 800,000 "Dreamers into chaos due to our nation's broken immigration system," said Hirono. She states the DACA program was "consistent with our nation's immigration laws" and that the decision to terminate DACA was "unlawful."

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on DACA on Tuesday, Nov. 12.

As the only immigrant currently serving in the U.S. Senate, Hirono has been a leading advocate for reforming the immigration system. She supports Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA) and DACA programs.

Infographic from PBS

Said Hirono, "Donald Trump put the lives of Dreamers at risk when he canceled DACA and sabotaged every effort Congress made to protect these young people. After creating this mess, he's now looking to his appointees on the Supreme Court to ignore the law and approve his unjustified actions. We must continue to fight the president’s unlawful actions to ensure that Dreamers can live their lives and pursue their dreams in the only country they know."

Read the full text of the amicus brief here.

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HONOLULU RANKS IN THE MIDDLE when looking at the best place to live in the U.S for people with disabilities, according to a recent WalletHub report. Among 182 cities reviewed, Honoluluranked 93rd, Pearl City 124th.

Honoluluranked tenth in overall quality of life, but 142nd in affordability, and 178th – fifth worst – for health care. Pearl City ranked 115th in overall quality of life, 23rd in affordability, and 172nd – 11th worst – for health care.

Pearl City's rank shows it has the highest cost of living, tied with five other major cities. Pearl City has the second highest employment rate of people with disabilities, and has the lowest percentage of people with disabilities in poverty.

Nāʻālehu Public Library offers services during normal hours, even when the
county council is in session. Kaʻū Calendar photo

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NĀʻĀLEHU PUBLIC LIBRARY is in its new temporary location, and serving the community. During Hawaiʻi County Council sessions, limited services will be offered on the lanai: a selection of DVDs and new books to browse/checkout, holds pick up, and reference services. Once the session is concluded, regular services resume inside the library room.

Sara, a librarian, told The Kaʻū Calendarthat only the smaller of the monkeypod trees in front of the old building will be removed. She said local woodworker Thomas King "has generously offered to use the wood to create benches and other furniture for the library when it reopens."
Regular library hours are Monday and Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Friday, noon to 5 p.m.; and closed on Saturday and Sunday.

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HEAVY RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS are forecast for Kaʻū through tomorrow, specifically Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, Volcano, and Pāhala. Most of the state is expected to receive rain starting tomorrow.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.

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

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

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Fall Athletics Schedule

See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates

Football, Division II:

Sat., Oct. 12, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts HPA

Sat., Oct. 19, 11 a.m., Kaʻū hosts Pāhoa

Sat., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., 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., Oct. 10, 6 p.m., Konawaena hosts Kaʻū

Mon., Oct. 14, 6 p.m., BIIF Div II First Round at

Keaʻau

Tue., Oct. 15, 2:30 p.m., BIIF Div II Semifinals at

Keaʻau

Wed., Oct. 16, 4 p.m., BIIF Div II Finals at

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

UPCOMING

THURSDAY, OCT. 10

Final Day to Register at Volcano School of Arts & Sciences, Thursday, Oct. 10. Grades K-8. 808-985-9800, volcanoschool.net

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, Oct. 10, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkeley Yoshida, 747-0197

FRIDAY, OCT. 11

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Oct. 11, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

SATURDAY, OCT. 12

Nāʻālahu Hongwanji Rummage Sale, Saturday, Oct. 12, 8a.m.-noon. Baked goods, clothing, crafts, books, household item, kitchen items, and garden tools. 95-5695 Mamalahoa Hwy.

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Oct. 12, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Palm Trail, Sunday, Oct. 12, 9:30-12:30p.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately d

difficult hike - 2.6 mile loop. nps.gov/havo/

SUNDAY, OCT. 13

‘Ōhi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Oct. 13, 9:30-11a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo/

MONDAY, OCT. 14

TUESDAY, OCT. 15

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 16

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Oct. 16, 12:30-1:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Nāʻālehu School Family Reading Night, Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Nāʻālehu School Cafeteria, 6-7p.m. Family reading, make & take activities, and snacks provided. Free. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

ONGOING

Learn more at hawaiineiartcontest.org.

Help Shape Hawaiʻi Island at upcoming SpeakOuts and workshops on the General Plan. The community is encouraged to "come share your manaʻo," opinion.

Submit feedback online by Thursday, Oct. 31. See more Info on the Draft General Plan at hiplanningdept.com/general-plan/.

Trunk or Treat at Kaʻū District Gym will be held Thursday, Oct. 31, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Organized by Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary school, the free event offers a haunted house, healthy recipes, a family-friendly atmosphere, and Trunk or Treat, where keiki and youth go from parked car to car, asking for treats.

For those interested in participating in Trunk or Treat, distributing goodies, prizes will be awarded for the best decorated car: Most Beautiful, Most Original, Spookiest, and a special awards for teachers or staff who decorate; decoration not required. Contact Nona at 928-3102 or Angie Miyashiro at 313-4100.

Nationwide 2019 Congressional App Challenge submissions from middle and high schoolers are open through Friday, 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.

Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Festival Booths can be reserved. The free event on Saturday, Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at Pāhala Community Center, will feature cultural practitioners and demonstrators; workshops; crafts; food; music and entertainment from artists such as Bali Hai from Mexico, Vero Cruz Folklore Dancers, taiko drummers, UH-Hilo Filipino/Samoan dancers; and hula from Mexico, Japan, Virginia, ʻOahu, and Hawaiʻi Island. Interested vendors can apply for food, craft, or information booths. Email leionalani47@hotmail.com or call 808-649-9334. See hookupukau.com.

Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. 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.

King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale by Holy Rosary Church of Pāhala and the Sacred Heart Church of Nāʻālehu. The parishes are selling the truck to raise funds to benefit both churches. The truck is a great 6 cylinder, 2WD automobile. The churches are asking for $21K or best offer. Only cash or cashier's check will be accepted. Anyone interested should contact the parish secretary Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.

Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call Tata Compehos and Melody Espejo at 808-938-1088.

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