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| Native kukui nut trees, also the state tree of Hawai'i, will be given out free by Bennett Nursery across from Ocean View Saturday Market on Nov. 5 for Arbor Day. |
ARBOR DAY IS FRIDAY WITH TREE GIVEAWAYS SATURDAY and other activities Nov. 5 in Kaʻū and beyond.
West Hawai'i Master Gardeners will give away trees and advice on growing them at Ocean View Saturday Market from 8 a.m. until noon. The address is 92-1297 Prince Kuhio Blvd. See more on West Hawai'i Master Gardeners at https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/uhmgprogram/HOME/West-Hawaii.
Also on Saturday, across from the Ocean View Saturday Market, Bennett Nursery will give away native kukui trees from 8 a.m. to noon. Ted Bennett, founder of the nursery, said that he chose to give away kukui trees because, "In its natural environment, the kukui nut tree enriches the soil and purifies the water, because the strong oils found in the leaves work their magic." See more on Bennett Nursery at www.bennettfarmandnursery.com.
In Hilo, Outdoor Circle's President Don Inouye said, "I believe we were put on this earth to always be able to enjoy our environment and as such we must also share the responsibility of being the guardian of the assets of our surroundings in the very best way we know how."
$4K+ CAME TO DISCOVERY HARBOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT On Saturday, Oct. 29 when the community joined together to support and raise funds. There were 22 vendors, a bake sale, silent auction, rummage sale, food, music, and a golf tournament hosted by The Club at Discovery Harbour.
"Great volunteers made this a successful event, raising over $4,000 to support the operations of the Volunteer Fire Department," said a statement from organizers.
Recent fire events from South Point to Discovery Harbour emphasized the importance of the festival to raise money for fire prevention and firefighting. On the day of the festival, volunteers mobilized to extinguish a fire, reminding everyone that Chapter 11-C Fire Department, along with the other Ka'u VFD Chapters, "ensures that the community is safer. Volunteers are trained and serve without any monetary compensation, and without that monetary community support, the firefighting ability could not exist."
The festival organizer at Discovery Harbour Community Association office, Suzanne Brady, expressed appreciation for all the vendors, festival volunteers, and generous donations from community businesses and individuals to the silent auction and rummage sale. "Without that community support the festival would not have been possible," she said.
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| Don Inouye, President of Outdoor Circle, gives away 750 fruit trees on Saturday for Arbor Day. |
The Outdoor Circle took advance reservations to give out 750 fruit trees for free, including orange, lemon, tangerine, lime, avocado, fig, plum, cherry, mountain apple, lychee, cinnamon, coffee and more. They were provided through grant funds from State Farm and the Arbor Day Foundation. The distribution is a drive through, with a limitation of two trees per person, with recipients having applied for time and tree types. Pickup is from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 260 Manono Street. See more on the Outdoor Circle at www.easthawaiioutdoorcircle.com.
Northwest of Kaʻū, Friends of Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden will host its annual meeting in honor of Arbor Day, on Saturday, Nov. 5 with a giveaway of 250 native plants and trees. There will be cultural demos, keiki activities and food. The time is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 82-6160 Mamalahoa Hwy in Captain Cook. See more on Greenwell Ethnobotanical Gardens at www.amygreenwell.garden.
See more on Arbor Day, celebrating 50 years of tree planting at www.arborday.org.
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| Volunteer Firefighters, Skip Glaser and Doug Castro, of Discovery Harbour Volunteer Fire Department. |
"Great volunteers made this a successful event, raising over $4,000 to support the operations of the Volunteer Fire Department," said a statement from organizers.
Recent fire events from South Point to Discovery Harbour emphasized the importance of the festival to raise money for fire prevention and firefighting. On the day of the festival, volunteers mobilized to extinguish a fire, reminding everyone that Chapter 11-C Fire Department, along with the other Ka'u VFD Chapters, "ensures that the community is safer. Volunteers are trained and serve without any monetary compensation, and without that monetary community support, the firefighting ability could not exist."
The festival organizer at Discovery Harbour Community Association office, Suzanne Brady, expressed appreciation for all the vendors, festival volunteers, and generous donations from community businesses and individuals to the silent auction and rummage sale. "Without that community support the festival would not have been possible," she said.
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A THREE YEAR OLD BOY IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION and a 25-year old Ocean View man has been arrested, reports Hawai'i Island. Charged with abuse and assault offenses stemming from a domestic-related incident, Nainao Ellis-Noa was taken into custody on Tuesday. According to police, shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, Ka‘ū patrol officers responded to a call to a residence in the 92-9000 block of Tiki Lane in Ocean View where an unresponsive male child was reported. Upon arrival, officers learned the child was being transported by ambulance to Kona Community Hospital and was listed in critical condition. The child was subsequently transported to Kapiolani Medical Center on Oahu, where he remains in critical condition.
A THREE YEAR OLD BOY IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION and a 25-year old Ocean View man has been arrested, reports Hawai'i Island. Charged with abuse and assault offenses stemming from a domestic-related incident, Nainao Ellis-Noa was taken into custody on Tuesday. According to police, shortly before 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, Ka‘ū patrol officers responded to a call to a residence in the 92-9000 block of Tiki Lane in Ocean View where an unresponsive male child was reported. Upon arrival, officers learned the child was being transported by ambulance to Kona Community Hospital and was listed in critical condition. The child was subsequently transported to Kapiolani Medical Center on Oahu, where he remains in critical condition.
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| Nainoa Ellis-Noa has been arrested and his three year old son is in critical condition. Photo from HPD |
Ka‘ū patrol officers arrested Ellis-Noa, the live-in boyfriend of the child’s mother, and he was subsequently transported to the Kealakehe Police Station pending further investigation by detectives with the Area II Criminal Investigation and Juvenile Aid Sections. A female infant residing in the same household was taken into protective custody for her immediate welfare.
On Friday at 1:05 p.m., Ellis-Noa was charged with one count each of abuse of a family or household member, assault in the first degree, and assault in the second degree. His bail was set at $17,000.
Ellis-Noa remains in police custody pending his initial court appearance at Kona District Court on Monday, Nov. 7.
Police ask anyone with information about this case to contact Detective Len Hamakado at (808) 326-4646 ext. 224, or via email at len.hamakado@hawaiicounty.gov.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
On Friday at 1:05 p.m., Ellis-Noa was charged with one count each of abuse of a family or household member, assault in the first degree, and assault in the second degree. His bail was set at $17,000.
Ellis-Noa remains in police custody pending his initial court appearance at Kona District Court on Monday, Nov. 7.
Police ask anyone with information about this case to contact Detective Len Hamakado at (808) 326-4646 ext. 224, or via email at len.hamakado@hawaiicounty.gov.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the islandwide Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
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KAʻŪ HOSPITAL'S SISTER FACILITY HILO MEDICAL CENTER has increased MRI, CT and ultrasound imaging with the temporary closure of Hawai'i Radiologic Associates in Hilo and Kona, Hawai'i Radiological has been unable to offer its services since Oct. 20 and revealed on Saturday that its computer and communications systems are victims of a cyberattack. As of Saturday evening its website www.hirad.com remained offline.![]()
Imaging appointments at Hilo Medical Center are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays, according to Elena Cabatu, the hospital's spokesperson. Kona Community Hospital has also increased appointments for MRIs, CTs and ultrasounds.
A statement from Hawai'i Radiological Associates says, “We regret that this has resulted in closure of our outpatient imaging centers until this problem is resolved. For our patients and referring health care providers who have been affected, please accept our sincere apologies. Our company has had the privilege of caring for our local community for almost 50 years, and we deeply regret the impact of this event on our patients.”
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| The Club at Discovery Harbour |
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| In the mail and on stands from Volcano through Kaʻū. |