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| Mauna Loa's Moku-A-Weo-Weo caldera sketch from Lt. Wilke's journal of this 1840 expedition. See Volcano Watch below. Art by Afred T. Akate |
Sen. Mazie Hirono, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, wrote: "Bashar al-Assad has again used chemical weapons against his own people. This is another atrocity and breach of international law, and the international community must hold him accountable.
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Sen. Brian Schatz: "This is a Syrian kid I met in a refugee camp in to be safe, and he needs an education. He is no danger to anyone. must return to being the 'indispensable nation.'" Photo from Sen. Brian Schatz |
Sen. Brian Schatz's response included a reaction to Trump's tweet: "I didn't think I could be shocked by a tweet anymore but 'mission accomplished' was so surprising I had to double check that it was not a spoof."
In an interview with Bill Maher, Schatz said, "I think he gets a day or two...and after that he has to come to Congress and ask for an Authorization of the Use of Military Force."
Schatz also tweeted, "Our military superiority is not in doubt. The question is what we are trying to accomplish in Syria . This strategic question will require Congressional oversight, a fully staffed Department of State, and an orderly and unemotional national security policy planning process."
After the Rep. Tulsi Gabbard questioned Secretary of Defense James Mattis Thursday on what she called Pres. Donald Trump's lack of authority to attack Syria without Congressional authorization. The congresswoman emphasized that Trump must honor the U.S. Constitution and the War Powers Resolution, which require the President to consult and obtain Congressional authorization before launching military action when there is no direct threat to the United States. She contended that to to date, Syria does not pose a direct threat to the United States, and Congress has not authorized the use of force or declared war against the Syrian Government.
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| Rep. Tulsi Gabbard urged the Secretary of Defense to go to Congress first and called for restraint. Photo from Rep. Tulsi Gabbard |
"As a soldier, I know that the most basic requirement before taking military action is that you must have a clear, achievable objective, and a strategy to achieve it. You must analyze the situation, know what the risks are, and what the cost and consequences of your actions will be. Our actions in Syria must be based on strategy, which is based on what our mission actually is. What are we trying to achieve? The neocons and neolibs calling on Trump to attack Syria either don't know what the mission is or are pursuing a mission that is contrary to U.S. interests. Actions that weaken or cripple the Syrian military will result in greater instability, more suffering of the Syrian people, and strengthen terrorist groups like al-Qaeda, ISIS, Army of Islam, etc. who are trying to overthrow the government. Is that our mission? Does this help the Syrian or American people?
"The weaker the Syrian government and military are, the more dependent they will be on assistance from Russia and Iran , strengthening their positions and power in Syria . Is that our mission? Does that serve the interests of the American people? U.S. military action in Syria could escalate into a war with Russia and Iran . Russia stated they will respond to any U.S. military attack against Syria . Is this our mission? How does going to war with Russia over Syria serve the interests of the American people? Our troops put their lives on the line for our country. Their sacrifice must be honored by sending them on missions worthy of their sacrifice; not interventionist regime change wars that cost our country lives & resources, and increase the suffering of those in countries we attack."
To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see Facebook. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. See our online calendars and our latest print edition at kaucalendar.com.BUILDING THE THIRTY METER TELESCOPE PROJECT IN SPAIN INSTEAD OF MAUNAKEA is a decision that was deferred this week after two bills gained track in the Hawaiʻi Legislature. Both would delay construction at Maunakea, with one enacting a moratorium until an audit is completed, the other turning management of the site over to a MaunaKea Management Authority.
The TMT Board released a statement. "We continue to assess the ongoing situation as we work toward a decision," said Ed Stone, Executive Director of the TMT International Observatory.
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| First of 492 Primary Mirror Segment Support active mechanisms and sensors assemblies for the telescope at TMT Laboratory. TMT Opto-Mechanical and Quality Assurance engineers from India and North America, from left: Nikhil Naik, Alan Tubb, Varun Saraswat and Bryan Smith. Photo from TMT.org |
"TMT is grateful that the legal process is moving forward in Hawai‘i and we remain hopeful of court decisions that will allow us to resume construction on Maunakea," said TIO Board Chair Henry Yang. "We remain respectful of and will continue to follow the legal and regulatory processes."
TMT 's release states the environmental and permitting process required to build in the Canary Islands , at the La Palma site, is continuing, with environmental impact assessment for the project having been submitted and, once the document is accepted, permits for construction and other clearances will be applied for.
"While Maunakea remains our preferred choice," Stone said, "we continue to work closely with planning officials at our alternative site in the Canary Islands ."
Significant fabrication of the TMT's infrastructure and components continues off-site by the participating partners in the project, said the release. "With work progressing around the partnership, we are ready to initiate on-site construction," Stone added.
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WHEN DID EXPLOSIVE ERUPTIONS OCCUR AT MAUNA KEA SUMMIT?, asks this week's Volcano Watch, written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates:
Three deposits from explosive eruptions at the summit of Mauna Loa are located west, northwest, and east of Moku‘āweoweo, the volcano's summit caldera. In map view, these deposits are fan-shaped. Along the ʻĀinapō Trail, 2.8 to 3.5 km (1.7 to 2.2 mi) southeast of the caldera, several kīpuka expose a fourth distinct explosive deposit.
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This light gray block of rock (backpack for scale) is part of the approximately 830-year-old explosion deposit on the northwest rim of Moku‘āweoweo, the summit caldera of Mauna Loa. USGS photo by F.A. Trusdell |
In 1840, an expedition led by Lieutenant Charles Wilkes provided the first documented investigation of Mauna Loa 's summit caldera. Assessing the area where today's Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park summit cabin is located, Wilkes stated, "Nothing can exceed the devastation of the mountain: the whole area of it is one mass of lava that has at one time been thrown out in a fluid state from its terminal crater. There is no sand or other rock; nothing but lava, on whichever side the eye is turned." This suggests that he saw no explosive deposits.
In 1885, surveyor J.M. Alexander made the first written description of deposits on the rim of the caldera. Thomas Jaggar, founder of the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, later associated these scattered ash and blocks with the "extraordinary" eruption column in the opening phase of the 1877 eruption described by missionary Titus Coan: "It looked as if the summit of the mountain was melted,
as if the heavens were on fire. Vast columns of illumined steam rose liked flaming gases from the burning pit, rushing upward with fearful speed to the height of 14,000 to 17,000 feet…."
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| Lt. Charles Wilkes led the first scientific team to investigate Mauna Loa caldera. |
While ascending Mauna Loa in 1924, William O. Clark, a former U.S. Geological Survey geologist, noted explosion deposits in a kīpuka along ʻĀinapō Trail. He concluded that the eruptions producing the debris were phreatic (explosions produced by the interaction of groundwater and hot rock or magma) in origin.
In 1949, USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Gordon Macdonald observed that "Angular blocks of rocks ejected by explosions are scattered about the rim of Moku‘āweoweo," with maximum diameters of 1.5 m (5 ft) on the northwest fan. At the National Park's summit cabin, he noted an abundance of ash, as well as blocks up to 1 m (3 ft) in size. He, too, concluded that the eruptions were phreatic and that the deposits were caused by a series of explosions from the summit caldera area.
Observations of explosive eruption deposits on Mauna Loa led to this question: When did the explosions occur?
Charcoal is normally used to date lava flows, but it is not found above tree line. Therefore, geologists use cosmogenic radionuclide (exposure) dating to establish reliable ages of the rocks around Moku‘āweoweo, which have been steadily exposed to cosmic rays.
In a study of the deposits, representative samples from each fan and the underlying lava flows (substrate) were collected. Rocks from all three fans near Moku‘āweoweo were processed using the exposure dating technique.
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| On March 14, HVO's webcam captured this image of a double rainbow, which seems to end in Moku‘āweoweo, the caldera at the summit of Mauna Loa. Photo from USGS |
From the northwest fan, a single block yielded an age of 830 years BP. The substrate age of 575 years BP was deemed a poor analytical result and discarded.
The east fan's exposure ages for two blocks are 220 and 150 years BP, making this deposit very young. The average age from five substrate samples near the summit cabin is 980 years BP.
The age of the deposit along the ʻĀinapō Trail was also deemed unacceptable.
Visit HVO's website for past Volcano Watch articles, Kīlauea daily eruption updates, Mauna Loa weekly updates, volcano photos, maps, recent earthquake info, and more. Call for summary updates at 808-967-8862 (Kīlauea ) or 808-967-8866 (Mauna Loa ). Email questions to askHVO@usgs.gov.
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| Gary Johnson hard at work, starting the St. Jude's computer lab construction in January. Photo from St. Jude's |
ST. JUDE'S COMPUTER LAB is mostly complete; it has been painted, fans installed, surge protectors installed, and a storage cabinet installed for the supplies. "We plan on getting our broadband connection set up. Then we will make several flyers about the lab rules, to post on the wall. We still need to purchase a printer and supplies, but that won't stop us from opening the lab. The last and most important detail is to put together a team of volunteers to work in the lab. We already have a group of skilled people wanting to help; so, all we need to do is to pull them together and get them working toward a common goal. We plan on offering some training classes and at other times we will have the lab open for the public to use," states the St. Jude's latest newsletter.
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| Pāhala Seniors Ukulele class members shown in the photo: Front Row (L-R): Leilani Aldaya and DD Davis, Wendy Davis, Vivian Pascubillo, Sally Louis. Photo from Julie Pasquale |
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SENATOR RUSSELL RUDERMAN WANTS YOU TO KNOW: If you know a college-bound high school senior looking for help to cover the cost of college, Scholars App (started by a local boy from Kaua‘i) is an easy, streamlined way for students to find scholarships they qualify for and apply. scholarsapp.com
THE 2018 HAWAI‘I STATE LEGISLATURE is in its last month, with the session ending for the year on May 3. Final form of Constitutional amendments deadline is Friday, April 20. Last days to file bills are Thursday, April 26, for non-fiscal and Friday, April 27, for fiscal. Learn more about what's going on with current bills at capitol.hawaii.gov.
KAʻŪ TROJANS BOYS VOLLEYBALL played a mixed bag of games yesterday against Honokaʻa. JV played three games, winning two: one with 25, and scoring 15 against Honokaʻa's 10 in the third game. Varsity played four games, getting close in three with 24, 20, and 23, and winning one.
The last two Spring volleyball games happen next week. The last girls softball game happens today. See schedule, below.
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Boys Volleyball: Monday, Apr 16, @ Hilo
Friday, Apr 20, Parker @ Ka‘ū
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SUNDAY, APRIL 15
People and Land of Kahuku, Sun, Apr 15, 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free, guided, 2.5-mile, moderately difficult hike over rugged terrain focuses on the area’s human history. nps.gov/HAVO
Ka‘ū High School Students Compete on It's Academic - Hawai‘i, Sun, Apr 15, 7 p.m.; re-air Sat, Apr 21, 6:30 p.m., Channel 5 (KFVE). Watch livestream on KFVE.com. More info.
MONDAY, APRIL 16
Discovery Harbour Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Mon, Apr 16, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
Hawai‘i County Council Finance Committee Special Meetings, Tue, Wed, & Thu, Apr 17, 18, & 19, Hilo, beginning at 9 a.m. Departmental Budget & Program Reviews. Ka’ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov
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Pāhala Community Center Offers Clothespin Plane and Car, an Arts & Crafts activity for keiki, grades K through 8, on Wed, April 18, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Register until Tue, April 17. For more, contact Nona Makuakane at 928-3102. See hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation for more county park programs.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
Ocean View Community Association Board Meeting, Wed, Apr 18, noon - 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
300 Meter Races for Keiki Ages 6 to 12 take place at Kahuku Park, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, on Fri, April 20, from 2 to 3 p.m., hosted by Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation. Registration open through Wed, April 18. Athletic shoes required. For more, contact Teresa Anderson at 929-9113. See hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation for more county park programs.
Keiki, Ages 6 to 12, Welcomed to Paint a Rainbow. Register by Wed, April 18. Free Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Arts & Crafts program, Tue, April 24, Kahuku Park in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Contact Teresa Anderson at 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation for more county park programs.
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THURSDAY, APRIL 19
Veteran's Center & VA Medical Services, Thu, Apr 19, 8:30 a.m. - noon, Ocean View Community Center. No appointment needed to visit w/ VA counselor & benefit specialist. Matthew, 329-0574, ovcahi.org
Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Thu, Apr 19, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com
Story Time with Auntie Linda from Tūtū & Me, Thu, Apr 19, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. 929-8571
Family Reading, Thu, Apr 19, 6 - 7 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thu, Apr 19, 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church in Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
He‘e Hōlua Kī, Tī Leaf Sled, Fri, Apr 20, 10 a.m. - noon, Kahuku Unit, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Join rangers and staff from Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Assoc. and race down Pu’u Lokuana using a tī leaf sled. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes'‘Ike Hana No‘eau "Experience the Skillful Work" workshops. Free. nps.gov/HAVO
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SATURDAY, APRIL 21
Fee-Free Day at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Sat, Apr 21. Park entrance fees waived in celebration of National Park week. nps.gov/HAVO
National Park Week, Sat - Sun, Apr 21 - Apr 29, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park & Kahuku Unit. "Park Stars" themed events (nighttime star party, guided hikes, ranger-led adventures, volunteer opportunities) to be announced. nps.gov/HAVO
Realms and Divisions of Kahuku, Sat, Apr 21, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, two-mile, guided hike on Kahuku Unit’s newest trail, Pu‘u Kahuku, explores the traditional Hawaiian classification system. Bring a snack.
Gold Leaf and Illumination w/Rose Adare, Sat, Apr 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Students learn how to use gold, copper or silver leaf. Includes metallic pigments and paints. Class fee $60/VAC member, $65/non-member, plus $15 supply fee. Register: volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
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The Art Express, Sat, Apr 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Instructions on oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other mediums; old or new projects. Monthly class size limited to 25. Meliha Corcoran 319-8989, himeliha@yahoo.com, discoveryharbour.net/art-express
Bunco & Potluck, Sat, Apr 21, 6 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Popular game played with nine dice, also known as Bonko or Bunko. Bring dish to share. Margie Hack, 541-954-8297
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant, Sat, Apr 21, 6 p.m., Ka‘ū District Gym. Tickets, $10 donation. Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant Director Trinidad Marques, 928-0606, TrinidadMarques@yahoo.com, or Facebook Trinidad Marques. kaucoffeefestival.com
Ka‘ū High School Students Compete on It's Academic - Hawai‘i, re-air, Sat, Apr 21, 6:30 p.m., Channel 5 (KFVE). Watch live stream on KFVE.com. More info.
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Ka‘ū High School Students Compete on It's Academic - Hawai‘i, Sun, Apr 15, 7 p.m.; re-air Sat, Apr 21, 6:30 p.m., Channel 5 (KFVE). Watch livestream on KFVE.com. More info.
MONDAY, APRIL 16
Discovery Harbour Neighborhood Watch Meeting, Mon, Apr 16, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net
TUESDAY, APRIL 17
Hawai‘i County Council Finance Committee Special Meetings, Tue, Wed, & Thu, Apr 17, 18, & 19, Hilo, beginning at 9 a.m. Departmental Budget & Program Reviews. Ka’ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
Ocean View Community Association Board Meeting, Wed, Apr 18, noon - 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
300 Meter Races for Keiki Ages 6 to 12 take place at Kahuku Park, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, on Fri, April 20, from 2 to 3 p.m., hosted by Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation. Registration open through Wed, April 18. Athletic shoes required. For more, contact Teresa Anderson at 929-9113. See hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation for more county park programs.
Keiki, Ages 6 to 12, Welcomed to Paint a Rainbow. Register by Wed, April 18. Free Hawai‘i County Parks and Recreation Arts & Crafts program, Tue, April 24, Kahuku Park in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates, 2:45 to 3:30 p.m. Contact Teresa Anderson at 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation for more county park programs.
Veteran's Center & VA Medical Services, Thu, Apr 19, 8:30 a.m. - noon, Ocean View Community Center. No appointment needed to visit w/ VA counselor & benefit specialist. Matthew, 329-0574, ovcahi.org
Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Thu, Apr 19, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com
Story Time with Auntie Linda from Tūtū & Me, Thu, Apr 19, 10:30 a.m. - noon, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. 929-8571
Family Reading, Thu, Apr 19, 6 - 7 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thu, Apr 19, 6:30 p.m., United Methodist Church in Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197
FRIDAY, APRIL 20
He‘e Hōlua Kī, Tī Leaf Sled, Fri, Apr 20, 10 a.m. - noon, Kahuku Unit, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Join rangers and staff from Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Assoc. and race down Pu’u Lokuana using a tī leaf sled. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes'‘Ike Hana No‘eau "Experience the Skillful Work" workshops. Free. nps.gov/HAVO
Fee-Free Day at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, Sat, Apr 21. Park entrance fees waived in celebration of National Park week. nps.gov/HAVO
National Park Week, Sat - Sun, Apr 21 - Apr 29, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park & Kahuku Unit. "Park Stars" themed events (nighttime star party, guided hikes, ranger-led adventures, volunteer opportunities) to be announced. nps.gov/HAVO
Realms and Divisions of Kahuku, Sat, Apr 21, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, two-mile, guided hike on Kahuku Unit’s newest trail, Pu‘u Kahuku, explores the traditional Hawaiian classification system. Bring a snack.
Gold Leaf and Illumination w/Rose Adare, Sat, Apr 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Students learn how to use gold, copper or silver leaf. Includes metallic pigments and paints. Class fee $60/VAC member, $65/non-member, plus $15 supply fee. Register: volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
Bunco & Potluck, Sat, Apr 21, 6 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Popular game played with nine dice, also known as Bonko or Bunko. Bring dish to share. Margie Hack, 541-954-8297
Ka‘ū Coffee Festival: Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant, Sat, Apr 21, 6 p.m., Ka‘ū District Gym. Tickets, $10 donation. Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant Director Trinidad Marques, 928-0606, TrinidadMarques@yahoo.com, or Facebook Trinidad Marques. kaucoffeefestival.com
Ka‘ū High School Students Compete on It's Academic - Hawai‘i, re-air, Sat, Apr 21, 6:30 p.m., Channel 5 (KFVE). Watch live stream on KFVE.com. More info.
ONGOING
National Park Week, Sat - Sun, Apr 21 - Apr 29, Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park & Kahuku Unit. "Park Stars" themed events (nighttime star party, guided hikes, ranger-led adventures, volunteer opportunities) to be announced. nps.gov/HAVO
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Volcano Art Center Gallery Presents Ho’oku’i I Nā Kiko, Connecting the Dots, by Natalie Mahina Jensen and Lucia Tarall. "A curated collection of photographs, paintings, sculptures, and feather work items deliver a sublime message, connecting the viewer artistically with the provenance of the design." Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Sunday, May 6. volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222
One Community and One Parent Representative are sought by Nāʻālehu Elementary School Community Council. Nominations will be accepted from April 2 through April 16 at 3 p.m. The community representative will serve a two-year term for school year 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. The parent representative will serve a one-year term for school year 2018-19. The parent rep cannot be a Nāʻālehu Elementary School employee.
College-bound High School Seniors looking for help to cover the cost of college can access Scholars App (started by a local boy from Kaua‘i). "It's an easy, streamlined way for students to find scholarships they qualify for and apply," says Sen. Russel Ruderman. scholarsapp.com
One Community and One Parent Representative are sought by Nāʻālehu Elementary School Community Council. Nominations will be accepted from April 2 through April 16 at 3 p.m. The community representative will serve a two-year term for school year 2018-2019 and 2019-2020. The parent representative will serve a one-year term for school year 2018-19. The parent rep cannot be a Nāʻālehu Elementary School employee.
The campaign for the positions starts April 16. Voting is April 30 through May 11. Those interested, contact Leilani Rodrigues at 313-4020 or pcnc@naalehu.org, or name and number at the main office line, by calling 313-4000.
Tūtū and Me Offers Home Visits to those with keiki zero to five years old: home visits to aid with helpful parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate listening ear. Home visits are free, last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, for a total of 12 visits, and snacks are provided. For info and to register, call Linda Bong 646-9634.
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Kaʻū Coffee Recipe Contest registration open through Friday, April 20, limit one entry per category, per contestant. Recipes will be judged Sunday, April 29, 11 a.m., at Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Youth and adult submissions judged separately. Categories are pūpū, entrée, and dessert; all recipes must be made with (any) Ka‘ū Coffee. Entry info at kaucoffeemill.com or kaucoffeefestival.com, or call 808-928-0550. Entry forms can also be found at Ka‘ū Coffee Mill or Mizuno Market; forms below. Email for info/with questions sales@kaucoffeemill.com
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