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| Santa and his helpers, Mrs. Clause Judy Andrade (left) helper Mary Jane Balio. The annual parade through Pāhala starts at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9. Marchers, riders, drivers of classic vehicles line up at Pikake and Pakalana Streets at noon. See more, below. Photo by Julia Neal |
Senators in both parties said they were upset that they were denied a briefing by the C.I.A. director after the agency found that Saudia Arabia likely planned and executed the murder of American resident and Washington Post reporter Jamal Khashoggi.
Sen. Mazie Hirono said, "I remain deeply concerned about the Trump Administration's policy toward Saudi Arabia. The President believes that we should overlook Saudi Arabia's role in causing the world's worst current humanitarian catastrophe, as well as their role in the death of Jamal Khashoggi, because they have 'billions' to buy weapons and will create 'over a million U.S. jobs.' These are not only lies, but represent a truly abhorrent position for a U.S. President to take.
"Congress must act. Earlier this year I supported S.J. Res. 54, Senator Bernie Sanders' resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Yemen, and also voted against approving arms sales to the Saudis. Today I voted again to support the resolution to end our military's involvement in the Saudi-led war in Yemen. The President's policy is transactional and, in this case, morally bankrupt. We should instead focus U.S. leadership and resources on diplomacy to achieve a lasting ceasefire and peaceful resolution to the conflict. Following this procedural vote, I look forward to a vote on final passage."
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| Yemini children face starvation as the war continues, disrupting U.N. food distribution. The U.S. Senate, with support from Hawai`i, voted today to move toward pulling U.S. involvement with the Saudi Arabia-led war. UNICEF photo |
Sen. Brian Schatz retweeted that "85,000 children have died of starvation and disease. U.S. made bombs have hit school buses/hospitals/weddings. Al Qaeda & ISIS are growing. The battle lines haven't moved in 3 years of fighting."
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THE HEALTH EQUITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT was introduced into the U.S. Senate today by Sen. Mazie Hirono. Senate Bill 3660 proposes a roadmap to address health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities, the LGBTQ community, as well as rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged communities.
"Minority communities and other traditionally underserved populations have faced health care disparities for decades, and we have a long way to go to ensure that these communities have equal, affordable access to culturally competent health care services," said Hirono. "HEAA lays out a bold blueprint to deliver on the idea that quality, affordable health care is truly a right for all and not a privilege reserved for some. I thank my Senate and House colleagues, and the hundreds of advocacy groups who support HEAA, for their work to ensure that all Americans can access and afford the care that may save their lives."
Kathy Ko Chin, President and CEO of Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, thanked the sponsors "for their leadership and commitment to putting us on a path toward health equity. Now more than ever, HEAA is needed to both build upon the historic reforms achieved by the Affordable Care Act and to look beyond them to truly create a more equitable health system for our nation."
The bill has been introduced in every Congress since 2007. Its ten policy titles aim at "effectively addressing health disparities and barriers to access that disproportionately affect minority communities," said a statement from Hirono. Here are some of the policy titles:
Title on Data Collection and Reporting says that methods for collecting data should capture experiences of communities of color and other vulnerable populations. Without accurate data, health care policy decisions unintentionally exclude Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, sexual and gender minorities, and rural communities. Title I requires data to address health disparities and participation in health programs, housing, and nutrition. Title I includes a provision to implement national strategy to identify health status and needs of Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders.
Title on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Health and Health Care says that access to quality health care and providers are essential to address health disparities. Communities of color, people with limited English proficiency, and other minorities often experience challenges seeking care with providers that do not share their backgrounds, do not speak their language, or may lack appropriate cultural sensitivity to the experiences of minority patients. Title II proposes enhancing language access services and providing better information and training on cultural competency to providers. "More culturally and linguistically appropriate care will empower patients to access high quality care."
Title on Improving Health Care Access and Quality says that despite progress made through the Affordable Care Act, health care access for minority communities remains a problem in the U.S. Immigrant communities are particularly disadvantaged because under current law they are excluded from public health care and other social programs. Title IV will expand health care access by allowing immigrant communities to qualify for the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits and cost-sharing reduction payments, as well as allowing lawfully present individuals to qualify for Medicare. It also provides support for the improvement of rural hospitals and health services, for example, through the expansion of telehealth services in Medicare including across state lines. HEAA would also incorporate health equity into quality payment programs in Medicare and Medicaid to ensure that progress being made to improve health quality improves care for everyone.Finally, Title IV would restore access to Medicaid for Compact of Free Association (COFA) communities.
See more on Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2018.
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Kepa Maly. Photo courtesy of Kepa Maly |
HE WAHI MO‘OLELO NO KA ‘ĀINA O KA MAKANI PUʻULENA, Stories form the Lands of the Puʻulena Wind, will be told in January by well-known Hawaiian historian and storyteller Kepa Maly. Funds raised through this program and donations will go towards awarding a scholarship to a college-bound Volcano student.
An announcement from Volcano Community Foundation says, "Kīlauea and the volcanic landscapes of Hawaiʻi are richly layered with traditions, mele, hula, practices, beliefs, and history that spans generations. Maly will share traditions and history of Kīlauea, and the lands upon which Pele dances in the Pu‘ulena wind, also linking traditions of old to the recent events that have added new layers of history to this wahi pana – storied and sacred landscape."
Maly, a graduate of Lanaʻi High School, became a student of Hawaiian language, history, and cultural practices at an early age. He studied traditional mele and hula. In 1975, he participated in an ‘uniki, becoming a ho‘opa‘a kumu hula.
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| Kepa Maly. Photo courtesy of Kepa Maly |
The program, slated for Saturday, Jan. 26 at 11 a.m. , will be held at Volcano Garden Arts and includes a gourmet lunch with coffee and wine, which follows the presentation. An optional short tour and history of the Volcano Garden Arts property will follow lunch. Cost for the program and lunch is $35. Space is limited, so reserve your seat by contacting VCF at volcanocommunity@gmail.com or calling 895-1011. Reservations will be confirmed via email once payment is received. Checks should be sent to Volcano Community Foundation, P.O. Box 94 , Volcano 96785
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| Kaʻū Coffee grower Bong Aquino escorts women of Kaʻū Coffee Growers Cooperative during last year's Pāhala Christmas Parade. Photo by Julia Neal |
The procession stops in at Ka‘ū Hospital to visit with long term residents and patients, and to hand off a beer in a brown bag to the physician on duty. It ends at Holy Rosary Church on Pikake Street, with food and entertainment. Classic vehicles, walking groups, floats, farm trucks, four wheelers, and tractors are all welcome to join in, lining up beginning at 11 a.m. For more call Andrade at 928-0808.
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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment. 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 |
Kaʻū High December Sports Schedule
Girls Basketball:
Dec. 3, Mon, @Konawaena, 6pm
Dec. 5, Wed., @Waiakea, 6pm
Dec. 15, Sat., JV host
Laupāhoehoe, 2pm
Dec. 17, Mon., host HPA, 6pm
Dec. 19, Wed., host Kohala, 6pm
Dec. 22, Sat., host JV
Christian Liberty, 2pm
Boys Basketball:
Dec. 15, Sat., host Pāhoa
Dec. 18, Tue., @Keaʻau
Dec. 22, Sat, host Parker
Dec. 27, Thu., @Kealakehe
Wrestling:
Dec. 1, Sat., @Hilo
Dec. 8, Sat., @Waiakea
Dec. 15, Sat., @Oʻahu
Dec. 22, Sat., @Oʻahu
Soccer:
Dec. 1, Sat., @Honokaʻa
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
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Dec. 22, Sat., host Waiakea
Dec. 29, Sat., @Konawaena
Swimming:
Dec. 8, Sat., @HPA, 10am
Dec. 29, Sat., @Kamehameha, 10am
Dec. 3, Mon, @Konawaena, 6pm
Dec. 5, Wed., @Waiakea, 6pm
Dec. 15, Sat., JV host
Laupāhoehoe, 2pm
Dec. 17, Mon., host HPA, 6pm
Dec. 19, Wed., host Kohala, 6pm
Dec. 22, Sat., host JV
Christian Liberty, 2pm
Boys Basketball:
Dec. 15, Sat., host Pāhoa
Dec. 18, Tue., @Keaʻau
Dec. 22, Sat, host Parker
Dec. 27, Thu., @Kealakehe
Wrestling:
Dec. 1, Sat., @Hilo
Dec. 8, Sat., @Waiakea
Dec. 15, Sat., @Oʻahu
Dec. 22, Sat., @Oʻahu
Soccer:
Dec. 1, Sat., @Honokaʻa
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. 29, Sat., @Konawaena
Swimming:
Dec. 8, Sat., @HPA, 10am
Dec. 29, Sat., @Kamehameha, 10am
NEW and UPCOMING
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Anthony Chrisco, Founding Member of Fascia Research Society, comes to Volcano. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org |
THE FASCIANATION METHOD WITH ANTHONY CHRISCO, Founding Member of Fascia Research Society, is offered at Volcano Art Center's Ni‘aulani Campus in Volcano Village on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Chrisco gives a brief introduction of the method and the tool he developed to "bring more healthy awareness to our bodies," states the event description on volcanoartcenter.org. There will be a guided full body ‘roll’ and Q & A afterwards. The cost for the workshop is $25 per person. Call 969-8222 or visit volcanoartcenter.org to register. Chrisco will bring rollers for the participants to use and for purchase along with a video presentation.
Chrisco, BS, is a Continuing Education Provider for the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise. He is the developer of TheFascianatorTM Roller and the Fascianation MethodTM, used to find and eliminate stress in the body so the body can heal itself.
"The fascia can exert up to 2000 pounds of pressure per square inch on our bodies and x-rays & MRI’s cannot see these areas of tension; referred to as myofascial adhesions. The FascianationMethodTM involves using a fitness roller to assist in the release of these myofascial adhesions.
volcanoartcenter.org suggests The Fascianation MethodTM can help alleviate the following ailments: Plantar; Fasciitis/Heel Pain; Gout; Diabetic Foot; Shin Splints; Anterior Compartment Syndrome; Creaky Knees; I.T. Band Syndrome; Sciatica; Low Back Pain; Migraine/ Tension Headache; Tennis/Golfer Elbow; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Trigger Finger (When the finger cannot straighten after bending.); Constipation; Hip Pain; Ovarian Cysts; Incontinent Bladder; and Frozen Shoulder Syndrome. See thefascianator.com for more information.
"The fascia can exert up to 2000 pounds of pressure per square inch on our bodies and x-rays & MRI’s cannot see these areas of tension; referred to as myofascial adhesions. The FascianationMethodTM involves using a fitness roller to assist in the release of these myofascial adhesions.
volcanoartcenter.org suggests The Fascianation MethodTM can help alleviate the following ailments: Plantar; Fasciitis/Heel Pain; Gout; Diabetic Foot; Shin Splints; Anterior Compartment Syndrome; Creaky Knees; I.T. Band Syndrome; Sciatica; Low Back Pain; Migraine/ Tension Headache; Tennis/Golfer Elbow; Carpal Tunnel Syndrome; Trigger Finger (When the finger cannot straighten after bending.); Constipation; Hip Pain; Ovarian Cysts; Incontinent Bladder; and Frozen Shoulder Syndrome. See thefascianator.com for more information.
Chrisco lectures and teaches both professionals in health and fitness and other allied health professions about the human body’s fascial system, recently classified as an organ system in 2012. His techniques have helped hundreds of people suffering from numerous chronic pain disorders.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29
Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thu., Nov. 29, 12-1:30pm, Punalu‘u Bake Shop. Monthly meeting provides local forum for all community members to come together as equal partners to discuss and positively affect multiple systems' issues for the benefit of all students, families, and communities. Chad Domingo, text 808-381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us
Craft Class, Thu., Nov. 29, 9:30-10:30am, PARENTS, Inc., Nā‘ālehu. For keiki 2-12 years old and caregivers. Free. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Coffee Talk: Little Fire Ants in Ka‘ū, Fri., Nov. 30, 9:30-11am, Kahuku Park, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Join the talk story with rangers and other park visitors. Ka‘ū coffee, tea, and pastries available for purchase. Free. nps.gov/hawaiivolcanoes
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1
Multi Family Yard Sale, Sat., Dec. 1, 9-1pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033
Art Express, Sat., Dec. 1, 10-3pm, Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Monthly. Instructions on oil, acrylic, watercolor, and other mediums. Meliha Corcoran 319-8989, himeliha@yahoo.com, discoveryharbour.net/art-express
Keiki Science Class, Sat., Dec. 1, 11-noon, Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030, and Ocean View, 929-7315. Free. First Saturday, monthly. acehardware.com
Disney Sing-Along, Sat., Dec. 1, 2:30-3:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room. For ages 5-8. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Keiki Jump Rope for Fitness, Sat., Dec. 1, 4-4:30pm, Ka‘ū District Gym multi-purpose room. For ages 5-14. Open registration. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
Hi‘iaka & Pele, Sun., Dec. 2, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit. Free, moderate, one-mile walk. nps.gov/HAVO
Ham Radio Potluck Picnic, Sun., Dec. 2, noon-2pm, Manukā State Park. Monthly. Anyone interested in learning about ham radio is welcome to attend. View sites.google.com/site/southpointarc or
sites.google.com/view/southhawaiiares/home. Rick Ward, 938-3058
Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund Net Patrol along Wai‘ōhinu Coastline, Mon., Dec. 3, 17, and 27, contact for meet up time at Wai‘ōhinu Park. Limited seats available for all three days. BYO-4WD welcome. Free; donations appreciated. RSVP to kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com or call 769-7629 for more.
Spay and Neutering Clinic, Monday, Dec. 3, 7:30-4pm, St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View.
Story Time with Lindsey Miller from PARENTS, Inc., Mon., Dec. 3, 2:30-3:15pm, Nā‘ālehu Public Library. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org
Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Meeting, Mon., Dec. 3, 4-6pm, Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Free Diabetes Management Program, Mon., Dec. 3, 5pm. Registration required and for location of class in Ka‘ū. For those with Type 1 or 2 diabetes. Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi, hmono.org, 969-9220
Health Insurance Sign-up, Tue., Dec. 4, 9-4pm, Ocean View Community Center. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Department of Health. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Family Yoga Class, Tue., Dec. 4, 9:30-10:30am, PARENTS, Inc., Nā‘ālehu. 3-12 years old and caregivers. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Bring mat, if can, as supplies are limited. Free. 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org
A Walk into the Past w/ Dr. Thomas A. Jaggar, Tue, Dec. 4, 11, and 18, 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., meet at Kīlauea Visitor Center. Tour Jaggar's tiny lab located below the Volcano House to see original seismograph equipment and other early instruments with Dick Hershberger as "Dr. Jaggar." Supported by the KDEN. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo
Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Meeting, Tue., Dec. 4, 6-8pm, Pāhala Community Center.
After Dark in the Park, All About Anchialine Pools, Tue., Dec. 4, 7pm, Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Hawai‘i State Parks Dena Sedar presents. Free; donations accepted. Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 5
Basic Stretch & Strengthening Exercise Class, Wed., Dec. 5 and 12, 9:30-10:30am, Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Designed for all ages; geared toward those needing to maintain or increase mobility, and those wanting a gentle stretch. Call 969-9220 to sign-up. Free; donations accepted.
Open Mic Night, Wed., Dec. 5, 6-10pm, Kīlauea Military Camp inside Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Call 967-8365 after 4pm to sign-up and for more details. Park entrance fees apply. Open to KMC patrons and sponsored guests 21+. 967-8371, kilaueamilitarycamp.com
ONGOING
Christmas in the Country and 19th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibition are open at Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Christmas in the Country runs thro ugh Wednesday, Dec. 26. Enjoy an abundance of art and aloha as VAC creates a merry scene of an old-fashioned Christmas inside its 1877 historic building. In addition to artwork, find unique holiday offerings of island-inspired gifts, ornaments, and decorations made by Hawai‘i Island artists, including VAC exclusives.
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The Wreath Exhibition is available through Tuesday, Jan. 1. The exhibition presents one-of-a-kind wreaths in a variety of imaginative media, techniques, and styles, from the whimsical to the traditional, with this year's theme of Home for the Holidays - inspired by the four month closure of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
Admission is free; Park entrance fees apply. For more, call 967-8222, or visit volcanoartcenter.org.
Admission is free; Park entrance fees apply. For more, call 967-8222, or visit volcanoartcenter.org.
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.
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. In Nāʻālehu, meetings are at Kauahaʻao Church in Waiʻōhinu, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 8:45 to 10:45 a.m.
Tūtū and Me also offers home visits to aid caregivers with parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate, listening ear. Visits last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, total of 12 visits. Snacks are provided.
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.
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.
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