PĀHALA HOMES WILL BE REQUIRED TO HOOK UP TO A NEW SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM if they are on the old plantation wastewater line. Public meetings will be held by the county Department of Environmental Management and its consultants this week.
The talk story sessions will feature presentations on the county's preferred site, type of sewage
The Andrade family, with Kelly as Mrs. Santa Claus, carried on the tradition of throwing candy to the children and stopping at Ka‘ū Hospital to see long term patients. |
treatment plant, costs to homeowners, funding and timeline for constructing the treatment center and the piping along the roads through the town.
The meetings are Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ka‘ū District Gym Multipurpose Conference Room; Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pāhala Community Center and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ka‘ū District Gym Multipurpose Conference Room; and Thursday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pāhala Community Center and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ka‘ū District Gym Multipurpose Conference Room.
The meetings are Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ka‘ū District Gym Multipurpose Conference Room; Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pāhala Community Center and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ka‘ū District Gym Multipurpose Conference Room; and Thursday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pāhala Community Center and 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ka‘ū District Gym Multipurpose Conference Room.
For more, contact Berna Cabacungan of Earthplan at eplan1@aol.com, Department of Environmental Management at 961-8339, or Iris Cober at the Brown and Caldwell Maui office at 808-442-3300.
Separate meetings will be held for the new wastewater treatment facility in Na`alehu.
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Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant Director Trini Marques carried Jr. Miss Ka‘ū Coffee and a Coffee Flower. |
Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Peaberry will celebrate her Filipino heritage at Sakada Day next Sunday. |
Sakada Day celebrates the legacy of more than 100,000 skilled laborers in the sugar and pineapple industry who came to Hawai`i from the Philippines between 1906 and 1946, recruited by the Hawai`i Sugar Planters Association. It honors their work and their economic and cultural contributions to society in Hawai`i.
Ka‘ū Coffee farmer Bong Aquino carries a bevy of lady farmers of the Ka`u Coffee Growers Cooperative. Next Sunday they celebrate the Sakadas. |
Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Cooperative President Gloria Camba, whose organization represents many of the famous Filipino Ka‘ū Coffee farmers, said the Sakadas did much to build the community of Ka‘ū.
Formal recognition will be given to Sakadas and their families from Na`alehu and Pāhala.
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The parade traveled past many houses throughout the village. |
gmail.com in advance as space is limited in HWF 4WD vehicles. The volunteer group will meet at Wai‘ōhinu Park, with plans to leave by 8:45 a.m. and return around 4 p.m.
KĪLAEAU MILITARY CAMP'S CRATER RIM CAFÉ HAS ANNOUNCED A MONGOLIAN BBQ for Saturday, Dec. 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The café is located inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. For more, call 967-8356 or visit kilaueamilitarycamp.com.
Holy Rosary Church played music, fished and invited the public for refreshments after the Christmas Parade. |
org or call 967-7565.
A MĀLAMA MARKET TOWN HALL MEETING is Monday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at Ocean View Community Center. For more, call 939-7033.
The late 'Spida' Silva was known for his long career in the sugar industry and later, his landscaping business. |
nps.gov. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, ball cap, long pants, and shoes. Kahuku is located between the 70 and 71 mil markers. The program is co-sponsored by Hawaii‘i Pacific Parks Association. There is no charge to participate.
The late Bull Kailiawa was honored at the Pāhala Christmas Parade for selflessness and his famous Ka‘ū Coffee grown at Moa`ula. |
DISCOVERY HARBOUR/NĀ‘ĀLEHU COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM meets Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Discovery Harbour Community Hall. The public is invited to come see what C.E.R.T. is about as well as participate in training scenarios. For more, contact Dina Shisler by emailing dinashisler24@yahoo.com or calling 410-935-8087.
Christmas characters come to all the Pāhala Christmas Parades. |
REGISTER KEIKI, GRADES K-5, UNTIL WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, for the Annual Christmas Coloring Contest that takes place Thursday, Dec. 14, starting at 5 p.m., at Ka‘ū District Gym. For more or to register, call Nona Makuakane/Elijah Navarro at 928-3102 or visit hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation.
REGISTER KEIKI, AGES 6-12, UNTIL WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, for a Holiday Collage Wreath Class that takes place Friday, Dec. 15, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., at Kahuku Park (H.O.V.E.). For more, call Teresa Anderson at 929-9113 or visit hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation.
THE DENTAL VAN COMES TO ST. JUDE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH to serve the community on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed. Call 939-7000 or visit St. Jude's at 92-8606 Paradise Circle, Ocean View.
Hālau Hula O Leionalanioffers free hula classes every Wednesday at Pāhala Community Center. |
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Kumu Debbie Ryder, Gene Beck and Demetrius Oliveira brought the live music. Keiki hula dancers represented Hālau Hula O Leionalani in the Pāhala Christmas Parade. Photos by Julia Neal |
Cartoon characters and their friends make it into Pāhala Christmas Parade. |
A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CHRISTMAS CAROL a Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network musical production, runs Thursday, Dec. 14, through Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2:30 p.m. at Kīlauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 per senior/student, and $12 per child. For more information call 982-7344 or email kden73@aol.com. Park entrance fees apply.
HULA & OLI WITH KAHO‘OKELE CRABBE is the feature of Aloha Friday on Dec. 15, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Volcano Art Center. Learn the basics of hula, Hawaiian language and chant. For more visit volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-7565.
‘IKE HANA NO‘EAU (Experience the Skillful Work), a free Hawaiian cultural demonstration is offered Friday, Dec. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Kahuku Unit of Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Committee begins promoting its Ka‘ū Coffee Festival April 21-May 6 with organizer Chris Manfredi accompanied by canine pal Hobo leading the way. Photo by Julia Neal |
OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM meets at the Ocean View Community Center on Saturday, Dec. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more, call 939-7033.
A FREE PUBLIC HEALTH SHOWER WITH HOT WATER, soap, shampoo and clean towels is offered at St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with a free hot meal.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF KUMU HULA SAMMYE KU‘UALOHA YOUNG HULA, Hālau Na Lei Hiwahiwa o Ku’ualoha performs Hula Kahiko on the hula platform Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. Following the performance until about 1 p.m., Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Halauolaokalani provides a hands on cultural demonstration, Nā Mea Hula. For more and to confirm date, contact Desiree by calling 987-7288 or emailing volcanohula@gmail.com.
KA‘Ū TROJANS SPORTS SCHEDULE
Girls Basketball: Monday, Dec. 11, Kamehameha @ Ka‘ū.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, @ Kea‘au.
Saturday, Dec. 16, Kohala @ Ka‘ū.
Boys Soccer: Tuesday, Dec. 12, Kohala @ Ka‘ū.
Saturday, Dec. 16, Kamehameha @ Ka‘ū.
Boys Basketball: Tuesday, Dec. 19, Hilo @ Ka‘ū.
Swimming: Saturday, Dec. 23, @ Hilo.
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CU HAWAI‘I FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OFFERS EMPLOYMENT as a Member Service Representative in Nā‘ālehu. CU Hawai‘i seeks energetic individuals for full time positions who enjoy working with people and can provide professional, courteous and efficient service to valued members.The ideal candidate must be service oriented and possess good communication and computer skills. Cash handling and customer service experience is preferred. Must be able to work Saturdays. CU Hawai‘i offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Email, mail or fax application to: Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street Hilo, HI 96720, Fax: (808) 935-7793. Applications can be found online at cuhawaii.com/careers.html.
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