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| Lorna Jeyte, founder of Kīlauea Lodge, goes to bat for the new campus for Volcano School of the Arts & Sciences. By her side is student Sophia McQueen, who also testified yesterday. Photo from Big Island Video News |
Students, parents, teachers, and school administrators traveled to the Windward Planning Commission meeting in Hilo on Thursday. They answered questions about possible noise that could disturb the surrounding residential neighborhood. Principal Kalima Kinney said, "We have good relationships with our neighbors," reported Big Island Video News.
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| Volcano School Principal Kalima Kinney talks of neighborly relationships. Image from Big Island Video News |
Lorna Jeyte, founder of Kīlauea Lodge, testified on behalf of the new campus."Our community in Volcano recognizes and supports the need for a school to service the upper Puna area and Kaʻū, as well as Volcano residents. Up to now, the school has been using the Old Volcano Road campus, which is deteriorating because it was never intended to be a permanent site."
The long-time Volcano Village resident said, "It makes total sense to build a new facility at Keākealani, as that site was donated by Peter Lee, decades ago, to be used as a school. And, in fact was used as such for many, many years. From the 30's, I believe."
The long-time Volcano Village resident said, "It makes total sense to build a new facility at Keākealani, as that site was donated by Peter Lee, decades ago, to be used as a school. And, in fact was used as such for many, many years. From the 30's, I believe."
Volcano School fourth grader Sophia McQueen testified, "We want to be able to build some new buildings so that we can all be together as one school on one campus,"Big Island Video News reported.
The commission also gave permission for high school education on the campus, as long as the enrollment would not increase. See bigislandvideonews.com
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| Flags will fly at half-staff through Saturday in respect for the mass shooting victims in California. |
The killings were carried out by a former marine trained to be a machine gun expert, who possibly suffered from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome, according to various news reports.
Ige said, "My heart breaks for the families of the victims of this tragedy, and I am hoping for a speedy and complete recovery of those who were injured. Hawaiʻi's connections to California are strong, and we grieve along with the Thousand Oaks community."
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VOTER TURNOUT IN KAʻŪ for the General Election on Tuesday was 52.5 percent, with 7,337 registered, and 3,852 casting a ballot.
NO CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION will happen in Hawaiʻi during the next decade. Support for the convention garnered only 23.7 percent of the votes statewide. The last Constitutional Convention was held in 1978.
Hawaiʻi County voted 25.9 percent for the convention, with 15,388 votes. 67.6 percent voted against a ConCon, and 6.5 percent did not vote on the issue. An abstaining vote counts as a "no."
In Volcano, 369 people voted for a ConCon, 835 voted against, and 73 abstained.
In Pāhala, 112 people voted for a ConCon, 243 voted against, and 23 abstained.
In Nā‘ālehu, 215 people voted for a ConCon, 490 voted against, and 38 abstained.
In Ocean View, 342 people voted for a ConCon, 707 voted against, and 67 abstained.
In Miloli‘i, 92 people voted for a ConCon, 225 voted against, and 17 abstained.
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| The 1978 Hawaiʻi Constitutional Convention where The Kaʻū Calendar publisher Julia Neal staffed the Environmental Affairs Committee and worked for the Hawaiian Affairs Committee before the election when many additions to the Hawaiʻi Constitution involving environment and native rights were approved. Photo from University of Hawaiʻi |
The Constitutional Amendment to fund public education with investment property taxes would have probably failed, had the votes counted. The state Supreme Court invalidated the question ahead of the General Election, stating the wording was too vague. Statewide, however, nearly 400,000 voted on it, with 26 percent voting "yes," at 103,631 votes.
Hawaiʻi County voted 27.9 percent for the education amendment, with 16,569 votes. Voters cast 36,190 ballots opposing it, and 6,684 abstained, which translated to a "no."
In Volcano, 403 people voted for a ConEd, 733 voted against, and 139 abstained.
In Pāhala, 102 people voted for a ConEd, 235 voted against, and 41 abstained.
In Nā‘ālehu, 218 people voted for a ConEd, 454 voted against, and 55 abstained.
In Ocean View, 353 people voted for a ConEd, 651 voted against, and 112 abstained.
In Miloli‘i, 111 people voted for a ConEd, 184 voted against, and 40 abstained.
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| Voters in the General Election in Kaʻū had choices of voting in person, by mail, or walking in to a location before Nov. 6. Photo by Julia Neal |
In Hawaiʻi County, 51.5 percent of registered voters voted. 35,497 people voted by mail, 23,983 walked in or cast their ballot on Election Day. 115,406 people were registered to vote.
In Volcano, 559 people voted by mail, 109 walked in, and 609 cast their ballot on Election Day. 2,019 people were registered to vote.
In Pāhala, 197 people voted by mail, 43 walked in, and 139 cast their ballot on Election Day. 858 people were registered to vote.
In Nā‘ālehu, 391 people voted by mail, 33 walked in, and 320 cast their ballot on Election Day.1,468 people were registered to vote.
In Ocean View, 489 people voted by mail, 56 walked in, and 572 cast their ballot on Election Day. 2,293 people were registered to vote.
In Miloli‘i, 163 people voted by mail, 24 walked in, and 148 cast their ballot on Election Day. 699 people were registered to vote.
Statewide, 52.6 percent of registered voters voted. 223,531 people voted by mail, 174,869 walked in or cast their ballot on Election Day. 3998,400 people were registered to vote.
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SEN. JOSH GREEN has handed over management of the Third District to Sen. Dru Kanuha, effective Tuesday, Nov. 6, according to an autoreply on his email address:
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KAʻŪ HIGH AND PĀHALA ELEMENTARY WINTER SPORTS begin this month; see schedule for the remainder of 2018, below. Head coaches in each sport are:
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Middle School Athletics start now, with Wrestling and Basketball for Girls and Boys. Requirements are:
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| Lt. Gov. Josh Green |
"sengreen@capitol.hawaii.gov: Thank you for your email. Senator Josh Green's term of office ended on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 , and this email account is no longer active. If you would like to reach the newly elected Senator of the 3rd District, please call Senator Dru Kanuha at (808) 586-9385 or send an email to senkanuha@capitol.hawaii.gov. During this transition period, there may be a delay before you receive a response. Mahalo for your patience."
KAʻŪ HIGH AND PĀHALA ELEMENTARY WINTER SPORTS begin this month; see schedule for the remainder of 2018, below. Head coaches in each sport are:
Cy Lopez, Varsity Girls Basketball, Middle & High School; Allan Fernandez, JV Girls Basketball; Darryl Shibuya, Varsity Boys Basketball; Cory Koi, JV Boys Basketball; Daniel Quinn, Wrestling, Girls and Boys, Middle & High School; Crystalee Mandaquit, Soccer, Girls and Boys, Middle & High School); and Bruce Simmerman, Swimming, Girls and Boys.
Middle School Athletics start now, with Wrestling and Basketball for Girls and Boys. Requirements are: 1) Sign up for Uplink Allstars, which provides tutoring, fun after school activities, and Middle School Athletics.
2) Have a current Physical and Participation Form on file with Athletic Trainer Moses Whitcomb.
3) Maintain a 2.0 with no F's in a required course.
Any questions regarding schedule or Kaʻū Athletics, contact Athletic Director Kalei Namohala at 313-4161. Sports schedules may change without notice; see Kaʻū Athletic Twitter account for up-to-date information.
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Kaʻū High Winter Sports Schedule through end of 2018
Girls Basketball:
Nov. 23 and 24, Fri. and Sat., Kaʻū Tourney
Dec. 3, Mon., @Konawaena, 6pm
Dec. 5, Wed., @Waiakea, 6pm
Dec. 15, Sat., host Laupāhoehoe, 2pm
Dec. 17, Mon., host HPA, 6pm
Dec. 19, Wed., host Kohala, 6pm
Dec. 22, Sat., @Parker, 4:30pm
Boys Basketball:Nov. 28-Dec. 1, Wed.-Sat., Waiakea and Keaʻau Preseason Tourney, Varsity
Dec. 15, Sat., host Pāhoa
Dec. 18, Tue., @Keaʻau
Dec. 27., Thu., @Kealakehe
Wrestling:
Nov. 17, Sat., @Kealakeha, JV
Nov. 24, Sat., @Konawaena
Dec. 1, Sat., @Hilo
Dec. 8, Sat., @Waiakea
Dec. 15, Sat., @Oʻahu
Dec. 22, Sat., @Oʻahu
Soccer:Nov. 17, Sat., JV @Waiakea
Nov. 28, Thu., Girls host Kealakehe, Boys host MLA
Dec. 1, Sat., @Honokaʻa
Dec. 3, Mon., host Kamehameha
Dec. 5, Wed., host Pāhoa
Dec. 8, Sat., Boys host Kohala
Dec., 11, Tue., @Kamehameha
Dec., 13, Thu., Girls host Makualani
Dec. 19, Wed., host HPA
Dec. 22, Sat., host Waiakea
Dec. 29, Sat., @Kona
Swimming:Nov. 7, Sat., @Hilo 10am
Dec. 8, Sat., @HPA, 10am
Dec. 29, Sat., @Kamehameha, 
Volunteers should be at least 12 years old, and be able to hike at least one mile over rough, uneven ground. Sturdy walking shoes and long pants are required, along with gear for variable weather conditions (be prepared for sun or rain with a hat, raincoat, sunscreen, etc.) plus drinking water and lunch.
Also imperative is scrubbing the soles of one's shoes prior to arrival on site, in order to ensure outside dirt/soil and invasive species aren't tracked in. Clothing, tools, and gloves, etc. should be clean before entering the park to protect against seeds, Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death fungus and other invasive species.
"Our goal is a crew of 15 people, and pre-registration is required. All participants will need to sign a Friends release form and a park volunteer form. For those under 18, an adult will need to co-sign.
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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
Military Coloring Sheets, Arts & Crafts Activity, Fri.., Nov. 9, 2-3pm, Kahuku Park, HOVE. For ages 6-12. Register through Nov. 8. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund and Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Sat., Nov. 10. Meet at 9:30am, Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP with James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111, or HWF, kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com, 769-7629. For updates and notifications on upcoming ʻOhana Workdays, visit nmok.org or Facebook.
4th Annual Lā ‘Ohana: Health and Hawaiian Culture, Sat., Nov. 10, 9-4pm, Miloli‘i. Hawaiian cultural demonstrations and medicine; free health screenings; open enrollment from healthcare.gov; arts and crafts vendors, informational booths, foods, snacks, and entertainment. Fundraising for Miloli‘i Hipu‘u online virtual academy of Kua O Ka Lā Public Charter School. Free entry. Sponsored by Kalanihale, kalanihale.org. Potential vendors contact Ka‘imi Kaupiko, 937-1310, kkaupiko@gmail.com
Stained Glass Basics I, Sat. & Sun., Nov 10, 11, 17 & 18, 9-noon, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Four session workshop for beginners with Lois Pollock. $90/VAC member, $100/non-member, plus $15 supply fee. Advance registration required; class size limited to 6 adults. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Hawaiian LomiLomi Lapa‘au Breath of Ha Workshop, Sat., Nov. 10, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Kahuna Kumu Leina‘ala Brown teaches this level 1 training. $90/VAC member, $100/non-member. 967-8222, volcanoartcetner.org
Zentangle: Botanical Boarders and Beyond w/Dina Kageler, Sat., Nov. 10, 10-1pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Returning tanglers encouraged to bring their favorite Zentangle supplies - loaner pens, pencils and watercolors available. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $10 supply fee. Bring light refreshment to share. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Annual Volunteer Appreciation - Ice Cream, Brownies & Tie Dye Social, Sat., Nov. 10, 3-5pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Volcano Art Center members welcome, others welcome to become members to attend. Julie Williams, 339-1699, volcanoartcenter.org
Ocean View Turkey Challenge, Sat., Nov. 10, 4-10pm, Terraces, 92-1885 Princess Kaiulani Blvd., Ocean View. D-Tech Solutions DJ Robert Unger, 4-7pm; K.O.A. band, 7-10pm. Adults only. Admission: One Keiki gift $10-15 value, unwrapped, no stuffed animals. Raffle Tickets $1 each, or 6 for $15; winners need not be present to win. Turkey plates available on site or to-go, $10. Proceeds fund Keiki Christmas at Kahuku Park. Competitors sign-up by Nov. 1. Contact Lee, 494-8835, or Kathie, 937-5865, peoplerdcare@gmail.com
Pu‘u o Lokuana, Sun., Nov. 11, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Short, moderately difficult, 0.4-mile hike to the top of the grassy cinder cone, Pu‘u o Lokuana. Learn about the formation and various uses of this hill over time. Enjoy breathtaking view of lower Ka‘ū. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes
Veteran's Day Ceremony, Sun., Nov. 11, 3pm, Kīlauea Military Camp front lawn, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Keynote Speaker: Colonel Thomas Barrett, Commander USAG Hawai‘i. Veterans who will attend Ceremony are asked to call 967-8371 before Nov. 9 to receive complimentary meal ticket to KMC Veteran's Day Buffet. Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Veteran's Day Buffet, Sun., Nov. 11, 4-7pm, Kīlauea Military Camp's Crater Rim Café, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Menu entrees: Prime Rib, Asian Infused Ono, and Vegetable Tofu Stir Fry. Meal tickets: $29.95/Adult, $15.95/Child (6-11 years old). Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Veterans who will attend KMC Veteran's Day Ceremony at 3pm call 967-8371 before Nov. 9 to receive complimentary meal ticket to Buffet. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Veteran's Day Concert, Mon., Nov. 12, 10:30-4pm, Nā‘ālehu Community Center & Park. Free. Sponsored by ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Entertainment features acclaimed falsetto singer Mark Yamanaka and bands Shootz and Bottle of Blue. Paul Sakamoto and his Taiko drumming group perform. Food includes stew, rice, and mac salad w/Punalu‘u Sweetbread. okaukakou.org
Free STD Testing, Mon., Nov. 12, 9-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health. 2nd Monday of month. Call for individual appointment for different day or time. Teenagers 14+ do not need parent consent. Always confidential. Free condoms and lube. 895-4927
Painting with Peggy, Mon., Nov. 12, noon-3pm, Volcano Art Center, Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Ongoing Acrylic Painting Sessions w/Margaret "Peggy" Stanton for artists of all levels. No previous experience needed. $15 VAC members/$20 non-members per session. Email questions to peggystanton007@yahoo.com. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222
How to Grow Culinary Herbs, Tue., Nov. 13, 1pm, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. Master Gardeners explain which herbs to buy, which to propagate, and how. Free seedlings provided while supplies last. Recommended for ages 10 and up. 939-2442
C.E.R.T. Discovery Harbour / Nā‘ālehu, Tue., Nov. 13, 4-6pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Public invited to see what Community Emergency Response Team is about, and participate in training scenarios. Dina Shisler, dinashisler24@yahoo.com, 410-935-8087
The Wonderful World of Wine & Watercolor, Tue., Nov. 13, 4-7pm, Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus, Volcano Village. Artist Nancy DeLucrezia shows how to transfer a photo onto watercolor paper and introduces basic painting techniques. Enjoy sampling of several wines. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $17 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Volcano Bay Clinic Mobile Health Unit Visits: Dental, Wed., Nov. 14, 8-5pm; Medical, Thu., Nov. 29, 1-5pm, Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Must be Bay Clinic, Inc. patient. Call 333-3600 to schedule appointment. See Cooper Center June and August newsletters for details. thecoopercenter.org
Compassionate Communication Group, Wed., Nov. 14 & 28, 2-3:30pm, PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. 2nd and last Wednesday of every month thereafter. Free. Pre-registration required. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460
Yarn Scarecrow, Arts & Crafts Activity, Wed., Nov. 14, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room, Pāhala. For ages 5-12. Register through Nov. 7 to 13. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Thu., Nov. 15, 9-noon, Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com
Story Time with Auntie Linda from Tūtū & Me, Thu., Nov. 15, 10:30-noon, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. 929-8571
Family Reading, Thu., Nov. 15, 6-7pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
ONGOING
Tūtū and Me tuition-free traveling preschool, for keiki birth to five years old and their caregivers, has twice a week meeting in Pāhala, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., at Pāhala Community Center, and in Nāʻālehu at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
To enroll in either free program, fill out enrollment forms found at pidf.org/programs/tutu_and_me/enrollment_forms, or call Linda Bong at 929-8571, or Betty Clark at 464-9634 or eclark@pidfountation.org.
Registration for Track & Field Practice open through Wed., Nov. 21, Kahuku Park, on Paradise Circle in H.O.V.E. Program for ages 6-14 to be held Dec. 3-Feb. 8. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Volunteers Needed by St. Jude's Episcopal Church for community outreach, especially soup cooks and shower organizers, towel laundry, alter guild, and for the computer lab. Volunteers do not have to be members of the church. "Volunteering for St. Jude's Saturday Shower and Soup ministry is an opportunity to serve God in a powerful way," states St. Jude's. Contact Dave Breskin, 319-8333.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.
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