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Honu‘apo Plan, pg. 22

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Also in this issue: P4 Pāhala * P5 Kahuku * P6 Nā‘ālehu * P8 Business * P9 Event Calendar * P11 Sports * P12 Sports Calendar * P16 Religion * P17 Ag * P18 Star Map * P19 Health * P20 Recipe * P21 Volcano * P23 Classifieds *Inserts: Nā‘ālehu Market Weekly Flyer & Nā‘ālehu Market Holiday Specials Flyer, Ka‘ū Community Development Plan

Big Bucks, pg. 3

Honuÿapo Park Preliminary Draft Resources Management Plan

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Figure 5-2: Draft Site Plan

A draft Resources Management Plan for 225 acres, purchased at Honu‘apo for preservation through efforts of community organizers, the Trust for Public Land and county, state, federal and private funders, calls for millions of dollars of infrastructure to accommodate visitors, community func-tions and camping.

The public is invited to drop by, learn more about the park, and provide feedback on the Draft Plan at the Ocean View Swap Meet on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., at Volcano Farmers’ Market on Sunday, Nov. 22 from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., and at Nā‘ālehu Farmers’ Market on Wednes-day, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

There will also be a Talk Story exhibit at Pāhala Community Center on Saturday,

Honu‘apo Plan Calls for Pavilions, New Roads, More CampsitesDec. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be in an informal and interactive format with dis-plays, photographs and maps to help visual-ize the proposed plan.

The draft plan for the county-owned parkland was drawn up by the consulting firm Townscape, with input from the coun-ty, from local interest groups and from the public at such venues as the Fourth of July Ho‘olaule‘a. The park is to be co-managed by the county and the community group Ka ‘Ohana O Honu‘apo.

More InfrastructureThe draft suggests a new entrance to the

park with a new paved road to an elevated pavilion with a parking lot on the Volcano side of the Honu‘apo estuary and fishponds. It calls for camping and picnic sites along the

shore with barbecue pits. The plan calls for a larger and more open pavilion at Whitting-ton Beach Park.

The draft plan is open for community input on such topics as the location and size of the main pavilion. Would it have a visual impact on the sweeping views of the largely uninhabited Ka‘ū Coast from the Honu‘apo lookout, scenic highway Hwy 11 and the coastal Ala Kahakai National Historic Trail? How many more visitors would be drawn into the park with the construction of more paved roads, camping and picnicking fa-cilities, and educational displays, given the more than one million people who travel past Honu‘apo each year on their way to Volca-noes National Park? Would the end result be

Big Public Bucks for Ka‘ū County Council CandidatesKa‘ū is expected to gain enormous at-

tention for an islandwide pilot program that will provide its qualifying County Council candidates for District 6 with $37,000 each in public funds during the 2010 primary election. Candidates who take the public money are prohibited from accepting addi-tional funding from other sources.

The public money for campaign spend-ing comes from the fund created by citizens statewide who choose to contribute $3 each by checking a box on their Hawai‘i state tax returns.

The pilot program was passed by the 2008 state legislature and will be conducted throughout Hawai‘i County during the 2010, 2012 and 2014 elections. After the pilot pe-riod, publicly funding candidates will be considered for statewide implementation.

Big Spending in Ka‘ūIn Ka‘ū, the $37,000 is drawing scru-

tiny because the funding is more than can-didates will receive in any other council dis-trict on the island. The reason for the high amount is that more money was previously spent here to win the council seat than in any other district.

The amount of public funding allowed here is calculated as the average spending of Council District 6 winners in the last two elections minus 10 percent. For the primary, the average spending by winner Guy En-riques in 2008 and winner Bob Jacobson in 2006 minus 10 percent is $37,000.

For the 2010 elections, available pub-

Public Called to Charrette Nov. 16-21 to Plan Ka‘ū, See page 15Mantracker is challeng-ing local adventur-ers to join the chase through the wild.

See Page 3

Uncle George Naʻope loved Ka‘ū, writing songs, teach-ing hula and performing.

See Page 16

Chris Manfredi, President of the Ka‘ū Farm Bureau, starts Ka‘ū Local Products.

See Page 17

Dennis Ka-makahi comes home to Ka‘ū to teach at the Kahumoku workshop.

See Page 9

New infrastructure for Honu`apo would include new roads, more campsites, BBQ pits, a large pavilion, as well as programs to restore native plants and protect native species and archaeological sites. Plan Courtesy of Townscape

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Brittany Smart, pg. 2

Brittany Smart, a University of Hawaiʻi Hilo political science graduate and Nā‘ālehu resident, has announced that she will run for the County Council seat in District 6. The seat is currently held by Guy Enriques, who defeated Bob Jacobson during the 2008 elec-tion. The district runs from Miloliʻi to Puna, and includes the Volcano community.

Smart is 26 years of age, a Democrat, and moved to the Big Island from Portland, Oregon in 2001.

She is office manager for Big Island Eko Systems, which contracts with the county for green waste recycling. The company has two locations to process waste into mulch, which is distributed throughout the island.

Smart has also worked as one of the su-pervisors for the HI-5 redemption program.

As a student at UH, Smart served as an intern in the county offices of Research and Development where she created a direc-tory of nonprofit organizations. As a student worker for the county Solid Waste Division, she conducted a study on availability of used cooking oil for biodiesel and took in all the il-legal dumping complaints for the county. She also drafted the abandoned vehicle form for people who want junk cars and trucks carried away.

Publicly Funded CampaignTo fund her campaign, Smart said she

plans to use only the public funding, which comes from the $3 each taxpayer can donate through checking off the box on their state tax forms. “I always check that box on my taxes,” she said.

She said that $37,000 will be available in public money to run her primary cam-paign. In order to receive the funding she would have to complete a state application that will become available Jan. 4, signing up 200 registered voters who each would con-tribute $5 to her campaign. She would also have to turn in nomination papers, which be-come available Feb. 1. While there is no cap on how many candidates in Ka‘ū could each

Brittany Smart to Run for District 6 County Council Seat

receive $37,000, the total funding available for all candidates running for council on the Big Island is $300,000. The funding is first-come-first-served, based on the acceptance of the funding and nomination papers and date the nomination papers are submitted.

Candidates using the public funding will be banned from raising money from other sources.

Smart says she supports publicly sup-ported campaigns. “I believe in clean elec-tions. It is extremely important that the posi-tion isn’t bought.”

In the announcement of her first run for Hawaiʻi County Council, Smart wrote:

“I believe we need a true voice of the community representing us in our govern-ment. I have been following the current County Council’s actions and must admit I am quite disheartened with what I see occur-ring on a daily basis. First and foremost, we need representation that will stay true to what the community wants, not what the elected official would like to see happen. It is your voice that matters, and I will make it heard.

“An elected official needs to be able to act and vote according to what the constitu-ents would like for their community, not the official’s own interests. Some may find it dif-ficult to vote against their personal beliefs should a community not agree, but it is a be-trayal of the trust of those who put that per-son in office to not stay true to their desires. Each candidate, before they run, needs to ask themselves, ʻCan I vote for/against an issue if I do not agree but it’s what the constituents want?’ If the answer to that question is ʻNo,’ then they are not the right person for the job.

Accessible Government“Second, government transparency is

crucial in a democracy! It is the people’s responsibility to hold their elected officials accountable for their actions and this cannot be done if the government is not accessible. Open dialogue between constituents and their representatives is the path toward suc-cessful representation in government. In my personal opinion, those who disagree with this statement should not be put in public of-fice. I believe that getting elected creates a binding contract between the people and the official to work together to benefit the com-munity as a whole. This includes being able to represent all constituents, not just the ones who voted to elect you. I am not saying it is easy, just necessary.

“To help facilitate this, I would like to see a place for Ka‘ū residents to testify at County Council. Kailua-Kona and Waimea both have places for residents to testify. Why is this not available in Ka‘ū? If elected, I vow to look at this issue immediately to see what can be done to rectify this injustice.

Food & Fuel Crops“Thirdly, and probably the most diffi-

cult - I know we are in some trying times. Money is tight, schools days are being cut back, and jobs are being lost. We are an is-land and we need to start using our resources to support ourselves. Sustainability is such a catch-phrase these days that has been thrown

Brittany Smart announced she will run for the County Council District 6.

Brittany Smart, pg. 7

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A cat and mouse chase through the wild, Mantracker pits two people on foot trying to reach their destination within 36 hours without being caught by the expert Man-tracker and guide on horseback. The gritty adventure takes place over remote, rugged terrain and numerous Big Island locations are being considered.

Mantracker airs on the Discovery Science channel on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. Previous locales have included far flung places, from the vast Canadian wilderness to the Cali-fornia desert. Its creator, Bonterra Productions, of Canada, has gained the support of the Big Island Visitors Bureau to bring Mantracker to this island to film two episodes during early December.

Mantracker himself is a cool, confident cowboy and veteran search and rescue tracker with the ability to chase down those who don’t want to be found. The filmmakers are looking for local residents to become the “prey.’” Ideal candidates are “two brave spirits who love the outdoors and crave adventure. They must overcome intense physical and mental obstacles to survive this challenge,” said Christine Zaher, Production Coordinator.

Zaher said her team is “looking for local Hawaiians who are passionate, exciting, competitive and compelling, who have the strength, smarts and strategy to outfox and

Calling Hunters, Adventurers to Challenge Mantracker

wife, childhood friends, co-workers, siblings, exes, in-laws, bitter rivals and everything in between.”

“The premise is simple. The prey are armed with a map, a compass, a 1.5-mile head start and a pre-determined destination known only to them,” she explained. “The ex-citement begins as the prey have 36 hours to make it nearly 25 miles without getting caught. Mantracker has no map, no compass and no knowledge of where the chase begins and ends. Equipped only with expert forensic tracking knowl-edge and a local guide, he will stop at nothing to catch his prey. The prey are looking for glory. Mantracker is looking for them.”

Local residents who believe they have what it takes to challenge Mantracker can apply at www.mantracker.ca. For more information email contact@bonterraproductions.com.

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lic money will be far less for the general election than for the primary. Qualifying council candidates will receive only $455 each, based on the average spending in the last two general elections minus 10 percent. Spending after the primary was minimal for Jacobson and Enriques since both were un-opposed in the general election.

Funding or Fundraising?Candidates who turn down the $37,000

in public money can raise an unlimited amount for their campaigns, but face the challenge of the public election fund chip-ping in to equalize their opponents’ war chests.

In the case of District 6, the “equalizer law” requires the state to provide the pub-licly funded candidates with matching funds up to an additional $37,000 should any com-petitor raise and spend more money. This equalizer law has brought up constitutional questions in some states with a similar cam-

paign funding program. Courts struck down the equalizer law in Connecticut and Ari-zona, saying it created a “chilling effect” on campaigning.

First Come – First ServedAn islandwide cap has been put on the

total funding for candidates at $300,000 for all districts combined. The funds will be provided first-come, first-served to qualifi-ers. To apply, each candidate has to fill out a declaration of intent, which will be post-ed on the state elections website on Jan. 1, 2010. The candidate also has to fill out an application with the signatures of 200 sup-porters who are registered voters in the dis-trict and have each contributed $5.00 to the campaign. The application will be posted on the state website on Jan. 4, 2010. In addi-tion, the candidate must submit qualifying nomination papers to the Hawaiʻi County Clerk, which will start accepting them on Feb. 1, 2010.

Once the County Clerk validates the

nomination papers for those qualifying for the public funding, the state will be-gin to hand out checks until the $300,000 pool of fund-ing is depleted. A resolution has been introduced in the County Council to raise the pool to $500,000, but would have to be accepted by the state.

With the public fund-ing of candidates, even those running unopposed in the primary election re-ceive money. In the case of District 6, it would be 30 percent of the $37,000, an $11,100 campaign fund for a candidate without an opponent.

Big Bucks, cont. from pg. 1

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KA PEPA PAHALA

Ka‘ū Schools, pg. PB

Kaʻū Comes Home 2009School spirit filled Pāhala at the end of October as the Kaʻū High Homecoming

parade made its way through the village. This year’s court included King Jesse Lorenzo and Queen Maelene Kaʻapana; Senior Princess Alisha Gangwes and escort Jordon Na-tividad; Junior Princess Kayla Nishimura and escort Derick Medeiros-Garo; Sopho-more Princess Brooke Shibuya and Mark Cuison; and Freshman Princess Ricki Velez and escort Honua Kauhi.

Trojan students riding on their class floats also accompanied the court in the pa-rade. The senior class won best float, with the junior placing second and the freshmen coming in third.

Lorenzo and Kaʻapana were crowned the night before the parade at the Homecoming Coronation, which bore the theme Memories of a Lifetime. The Kaʻū High 20-member ensemble class provided the entertainment for the ceremony, performing country, hip-hop and pop songs, including an original song and rap written and sung by Eunice Longakit. Rebecca Zandbergen and Longakit sang the Star Spangled Banner , and Homecoming Super-Chair Alesha “Ulu” Makuakane also danced a hula to Nani Ahiahi.

Homecoming Queen Maelene Kaʻapana and senior class escort Jordon Natividad.

Homecoming King and Queen Jesse Lorenzo and Maelene Kaʻapana.

Junior Princess Kayla Nishimura and escort Derick Medeiros-Garo.

Freshman Princess Ricki Velez and escort Honua Kauhi

Class of 2010 won the Homecoming float contest. Photos by Julia Neal

Sophomore Princess Brooke Shibuya, who was competing in the BIIF Volleyball Varsity semi-finals, was represented by her little sister and escort Mark Cuison.

Senior Princess Alisha Gangwes and escort Jordon Natividad.

Juniors show off their pre-game Friday Fever.

UPLINK, an after-school program held at Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary for stu-dents in grades sixth through eighth, is ask-ing tūtū, aunties, uncles, parents and com-munity members to apply for the position of program instructor and tutor. Lt. Gov. Duke Aiona launched UPLINK, which stands for Uniting Peer Learning, Integrating New Knowledge, at Kaʻū last year to give middle school students quality after-school activi-ties in a safe and supervised setting and pre-vent students falling into risky behaviors.

The temporary part-time position in-cludes providing instruction and tutorial assistance to students and leading group activities depending on talent and skills. “If you possess skills in the areas of arts and crafts, drama, music, dance, sports, video or

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service learning opportunities, this job may be for you,” said Program Coordinator Liza Saplan.

The job has a cap of 12 hours per week and will run in three-week intervals. Stu-dents control the menu of activities offered and length of activities. Should students like a particular activity, the program may extend the length of an activity beyond the three-week trial period.

Job duties include assessing the educa-tional needs of participants and providing tutorial assistance; independently leading group (depending upon talent and skill); and assisting other program staff with a specific activity/project on a daily basis In addition, duties include monitoring and supervision of participants, planning and preparation

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Job expectations and requirements in-clude: ability to work with school-level chil-dren in 6th through 8th grade; knowledge of reading, writing and math skills to assist students in the academic domain; positive qualities such as being reli-able and efficient; good peo-ple skills; positive role model demonstration; providing and maintaining a safe environ-ment; ability to lift at least 50 lbs, as needed; and passing the State of Hawaiʻi mandated criminal background check.

To apply, pick up an application at the Kaʻū High & Pahala Elementary School main office, and submit completed applica-tion before November 30, 2009.

For more information, contact UP-LINK Coordinator Liza Saplan at 928-2006 or through the school office at 928-2088.

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The annual Day of Giving, Make my Day Hawaiʻi modeling contest is set for No-vember 28 at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Activities will include a mod-eling contest, refreshments, a dessert contest and live music and dancing. Musicians and volunteers are welcome. This year the event will also be collecting donations for Samoa earthquake and tsunami victims.

Contestants can register with Debra Bridgers’ resale booth located at the Ocean View farmers' market on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon. In addition to prizes like mod-eling scholarships at Focus International Model and Talent Agency Hawai‘i, there will also be prizes for recreational activities. Attendees can enter a lucky ticket drawing.

“In light of our mission to help Save the Arts and Music in Hawaiʻi Public Schools, Make My Day Hawai‘i employs young achievers whose interest lies in the field of art and music and production of the arts. Make My Day Hawaiʻi actively pursues its mission by providing resources and exper-tise for the students of Hawai‘i’s schools to pursue their dreams through active fundrais-

Make My Day Contest Set for Nov 28ing, mentor programs, and our annual Day of Giving event,” said Bridgers.

The annual celebration honors Bridg-ers’s deceased son, Eric MacCammond, who was an artist and dreamed of having more art opportunities for Hawaiʻi’s youth. She explained that Eric felt that there was a lack of focus on art in school and wanted to change that. During his life he was a painter and created an oil on canvas portrait of Clint Eastwood. This became the Make My Day Hawaiʻi logo and also jump started the non-profit’s beginning when Eastwood himself made a donation after receiving Eric’s paint-ing, said Bridg-es. All are wel-come to come and celebrate the annual Day of Giving on Eric’s birthday.

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set to open a local produce stand in Ocean View on Nov. 12, at the corner of Tiki and Hwy 11, below the Kaʻū Trading Post. Pro-prietor Greg Smith is looking for other farm-ers to help supply the stand and compliment his organic lettuce, herbs and produce. Its highway location and ample parking will make the stand easily accessible to the Kaʻū community and to passersby.

“One of the most important things we can do as a community is to grow our own food or buy local,” said Smith. Although Earth Mat-ters Farm grows organically, Smith’s main

Earth Matters Opens Produce Stand in OVfocus is to support local farmers and create an outlet for their goods. “We see the stand as a great place to get your produce, talk about growing your own garden, and share recipes. We hope this will be a fun new addition to our Kaʻū community,” said Smith.

Earth Matters Farm is an intense acre of 150 beds of organically grown lettuce, greens, herbs, and edible flowers. Smith said the demand for local produce is bigger than ever, “We need to have more available local outlets for food on the island.” The produce stand will also have locally grown and made honey, coffee, macadamia nuts, and gifts. His organic lettuce and veggies are also available

HOVE Road Maintenance Corp. has two new directors on its board, Mike Finn and David Lohr. They join vice president Mary Kastle and Bill Vinson, who were both re-elected, and treasurer Bob Arm-strong, president Laura Foster, secretary Mike Million and Jim O’Hara, who were appointed earlier this year and ratified dur-ing the election.

Ocean View landowners also approved the organization’s 2010 road plan and op-erating budget, which was reduced by $500,000.

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HOVERMC Elects Two New Directors

at Keauhou market on Saturdays and South Kona Green Market on Sundays. With the opening of the new produce booth, customers will be able to buy fresh local produce during the week.

“We need to be proactive right this min-ute, right now and support farming. We have to reverse the trend of importing 85 percent of our food supply and can’t only think about ten or twenty years from now. If this stand can help to make a sustainable Hawaiʻi, then I’m doing something positive now,” said Smith. For more information, call Earth Matters at 939-7510.

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Earth Matters will bring its lettuce, herbs and other organic greens from the heights of Ocean View to Hwy 11 and invites others to provide fruits and vegetables to the new produce stand.

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“Nobody today, does this song,” said Sammi Fo after dancing a flirtatious hula to this 1950s tune by Tony Todaro and Liko Johnston during rehearsal at South Side Sha-

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Ocean View P.O. 6:40a, Wong Yuen Store 7a, Naalehu 7:05a, Punaluu 7:20a, Pahala, 7:30a, Volcano Village 8:10a, Moun-tain View 8:25a, Kurtistown 8:30a, Keaau P.O. 8:35a, Prince Kuhio Plaza 8:45a, HCC 9:05a, UHH 9:10a, Aupuni Center 9:12a, St. Joseph’s 9:15a, Mooheau Bus Terminal 9:20a

Hilo to Ocean View (M-Sa, p.m.)Mooheau Bus Terminal 2:40p, St. Josephʻs 2:45p, Aupuni Center 2:50p, UHH 2:55p, HCC 3p, Prince Kuhio Plaza 3:10p, Keaau P.O. 3:15p, Kurtistown 3:20p, Mountain View 3:30p, Volcano Village 3:45p, HVNP Visitor’s Center 3:50p, Pahala 4:25p, Punaluu 4:35p, Naalehu 4:50p, Waiohinu 4:55p, Ocean View P.O. 5:15p

Volcano to Hilo (M-Sa, a.m.)HVNP Visitor’s Center 6:10a, Volcano Village 6:20a, Moun-tain View 6:35a, Kurtistown 6:45a, Keaau P.O. 6:50a, Prince Kuhio Plaza 7a, HCC 7:05a, UHH 7:10a, Aupuni Center 7:15a, Mooheau Bus Terminal 7:20a

Volcano to Hilo (M-Sa, p.m.)HVNP Visitorʻs Center 5:50p, Volcano Village 5:55p, Moun-tain View 6:10p, Kurtistown 6:20p, Keaau P.O. 6:25p, Prince Kuhio Plaza 6:35p, HCC 6:40p, UHH 6:45p, Aupuni Center 6:50p, Mooheau Bus Terminal 6:55p

Hilo to Volcano (M-Sa, a.m.)Mooheau Bus Terminal 5a, Aupuni Center 5:03a, UHH 5:05a, HCC 5:10a; Prince Kuhio Plaza 5:15a, Keaau P.O. 5:25a, Kurtistown 5:30a, Mountain View 5:40a, Volcano Village 6a, HVNP Visitor’s Center 6:10a

Hilo to Volcano (M-Sa, p.m.)Mooheau Bus Terminal 4:40p, Aupuni Center 4:45p, UHH 4:50p, HCC 4:55p, Prince Kuhio Plaza 5p, Keaau PO 5:10p, Kurtistown 5:15p, Mountain View 5:25p, Volcano Village 5:45p, HVNP Visitor’s Center 5:50p

Pahala to S. Kohala Resorts (Daily, a.m.) Pahala Shopping Center 3:30a, Naalehu 3:50a, Wong Yuen Store 3:55a, Ocean View P.O. 4:20a, Fujihara Store 5a, Yano Hall 5:05a, Kainaliu 5:20a, Kmart 5:30a, Kona Palisades 5:40a, Four Seasons 5:55a, Hilton Waikoloa 6:20a, Fairmont Orchid 6:35a, Mauna Lani Bay 6:40a, Mauna Kea Beach 6:55a

Pahala to S. Kohala Resorts (M-Sa, a.m.)Pahala Shopping Center 8a, Naalehu School 8:20a, Wong Yuen Store 8:25a, Ocean View P.O. 8:50a, Fujihara Store 9:20a, Yano Hall 9:25a, Kainaliu 9:40a, Keauhou Shopping Center 9:55, Alii Drive 10a, Kmart 10:10a, Kona Palisades 10:20a, Four Seasons 10:35a, Hiloton Waikoloa 11a, Fairmont Orchid 11:15a, Mauna Lani Bay 11:20a, Mauna Kea Beach Hotel 11:30a

Pahala to Keahole Airport (M-Sa, a.m.)Pahala Shopping Center 5:40a, Naalehu 6a, Wong Yuen Store 6:05a, Ocean View P.O. 6:30a, Fujihara Store 7:10a, Yano Hall 7:15a, Kainaliu 7:30a, Keauhou Shopping Center 7:45a, Alii Drive 7:50a, Kmart 8a, Kona Palisades 8:10a, Keahole Airport 8:20a

S. Kohala Resorts to Pahala (Daily, p.m.)Mauna Kea Beach 2:30p, Fairmont Orchid 2:45p, Mauna Lani Bay 2:50p, Hilton Waikoloa 3:05p, Four Seasons 3:30p, Kona Palisades 3:45p, Kmart 3:50p, Kainaliu 4:05p, Yano Hall 4:20p, Fujihara Store 4:25p, Ocean View P.O. 5:05p, Wong Yuen Store 5:30p, Naalehu 5:35p, Pahala 5:55p

S. Kohala Resorts to Pahala (M-Sa, a.m.)Mauna Kea Beach 7:15a, Fairmont Orchid 7:30a, Mauna Lani Bay 7:35a, Hilton Waikoloa 7:50a, Four Seasons 8:15a, Keahole Aiport 8:30a, Kona Palisades 8:40a, Kmart 8:50a, Alii Drive 9a, Keauhou Shopping Cen-ter 9:10a, Kainaliu 9:25a, Yano Hall 9:40a, Fujihara Store 9:45a, Ocean View P.O. 10:25a, Wong Yuen Store 10:50a, Naalehu 10:55a, Pahala Shopping Center 11:15a

Keahole Airport to Pahala (M-Sa, p.m.)Keahole Airport 4:50p, Kona Palisades 5p, Kmart 5:10p, Alii Drive 5:15p, Keauhou Shopping Center 5:25p, Kainaliu 5:40p, Yano Hall 5:55p, Fujihara Store 6p, Ocean View P.O. 6:40p, Wong Yuen Store 7:05p, Naalehu 7:10p, Pahala Shopping Center 7:30p

For a complete schedule see: www.heleonbus.org

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PLUMBING REPAIR around too casually without much substance to back it up. I have a strong background in environmen-tal issues, primarily with recycling, but that is such a small piece of the pie. The majority of our people have to commute for hours just to get to work. Most of our food and all of our fuel is coming from off-island. We need to work on fix-ing this. We live in an agricultural community. I believe it is time to

look closer and study food and fuel crops that are able to thrive with minimal damage from vog. This in no way means ignoring the importance of the macadamia, coffee, and other industries that already exist. It is vital to maintain these and help find solutions to ensure their survival.

Operation Peaceful Skies“Finally - last November, we the people

passed Ballot Question #1, Operation Peace-ful Skies. As a former resident of Puna (I currently live in Nā‘ālehu), I understand and sympathize with those who deal with the in-vasiveness of helicopters flying over homes. At a recent County Council meeting, we learned that despite overwhelming support for this initiative, the police are continuing with business as usual. This is not acceptable! The people voted. A decision was made. It is time that decision was respected.

“The helicopters must be grounded! We did not ban them from drug enforcement, we just want them to stop invading our privacy and to make marijuana the lowest priority. There are so many other issues that need to be addressed - the ice problem and domestic violence to just name a few. Instead of flying helicopters, let’s help keep our kids in school. Just imagine how many alternative activities could be funded just for the price of one he-licopter mission! There are so many options. But the point remains. The people spoke; it is time our voice was respected.

“This is a team effort. No single person will be able to address and solve all of District 6’s, or even the Big Island’s problems. Each resident is a team player and has something to offer, whether it be time, ideas, knowl-edge, leadership, or even monetary support. We can do this! So let’s make it happen. I en-courage each and every one of you to contact me with any questions, concerns, or com-ments you may have. I welcome all ideas and am interested in learning what you think are the most vital issues facing our community today. Make your voice heard!”

Human Rights at the U.N.In 2002 and 2003 Smart was selected

Brittany Smart, cont. from pg. 2

Students with the Kaʻū Boys & Girls Clubs are looking forward to a free fieldtrip to ʻImiloa Astronomy Center with Nā Pua Noʻeau on Saturday, Nov. 14.

In October, Nā Pua Noʻeau, a non-profit Hawaiian educational organization funded by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, provided 70 Boys & Girls Club members with Hawai-ian educational enrichment during schools’ week-long Fall Break, teaching them about their home, Kaʻū. “Before you can visit other areas, you have to know where you come from,” said program kumu Terry Shibuya. The students along with family members listened to moʻolelo (stories) of the area and learned area-specific hula and chants. To give children a sense of place, the kumu took back roads to gaze upon puʻu important to Kaʻū, such as Makanau, Kaiholena, Kaʻalaiki and shared the legends of the area. The group

Nā Pua Noʻeau Teams Up with Boys & Girls

Nā Pua Noʻeau, a Hawaiian educational organization funded by OHA, spent a week with Ka‘ū Boys & Girls Club members. One of the field trips took them to Ka Lae.

also visited Ka Lae and Punaluʻu and toured Masazo's working pig farm. Kumu also shared with the students the Hawaiian pro-tocol when visiting special places. The pro-gram ended with a hōʻike where students shared songs and dance learned during the week with family and friends.

Teachers were Terry Shibuya, Dolly Kailiawa, Earl Louis, Kala Akima, Tiffany

Kakalia, Kealiʻi Bertlemann, and Scott Plun-kett. Program alakaʻi (leaders) were Becca Kakalia and Noe Atkins.

Shibuya said she and the children look forward to makahiki events and more field trips. To participate call Shibuya at 756-5285. The Nā Pua Noʻeau organizers say it endeav-ors to provide educational opportunities to nurture children’s natural gifts and talents.

Brittany Smart, pg. 8

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stage. Many of these songs were created dur-ing the romantic days of coming to Hawaiʻi aboard ship from the 1920s to the 1950s. “Visitors fell in love and wrote songs about how they saw Hawaiʻi.” Many were schooled musicians and bandmasters, said Sammi.

The songs, composed in English with a smattering of Hawaiian words, were accom-panied by “party hulas,” she said. They were performed by a solo artist who danced “cute hulas -- some rascal, some naughty, some just teasing. I specialize in those old hulas. I like to keep those alive,” she said. “That’s a time gone by.”

Sammi performs with a certain graceful-ness and pizzazz that is a result of her collec-tive training and experience over a lifetime of finding happiness through dancing and music here and abroad. Actually, she didn’t learn hula in Hawaiʻi, but in New York City. After leaving Honolulu at 19, Sammi made a beeline to the Big Apple in the hopes of performing on Broadway. “That was very unusual in those days, for a single female to travel that far by herself,” she said. Sammi rented in a residential hall with other artists, who together formed a supportive and cre-ative atmosphere.

When she arrived at Times Square, Sam-mi quizzed ballet dancers on the best schools to attend. The results came back as Metro-politan Opera Ballet School and the Interna-tional School of Dance in Carnegie Hall. She attended both, and was soon cast in the origi-nal Broadway musical Flower Drum Song.

After being in New York for awhile, Sammi was invited to the Hawaiian Room and offered a job dancing hula, even though she had yet to learn it. Keola Beamer (brother

of Nona Beamer), who was choreographing a Hawaiian Broadway play called Thirteen Daughters, and the students from Maiki Aiu’s studio decided to teach her. Sammi expressed gratitude to Beamer and all the hula dancers who supported her while she learned.

Sammi then traveled to Las Vegas with Flower Drum Song and met her future hus-band, Buddy Fo. They returned to O‘ahu in the 1960s and married. She was hired as a choreographer for Maori musician John Rowles, and together they performed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel where they were the top show in Waikiki. Later, she went on to choreograph shows for Don Ho, Dick Jensen, and Tommy Sands. She also danced on El-vis’s Blue Hawaii TV special. Sammi recalls Waikiki with only three hotels and music spilling into the streets as a unique time in Hawai‘i’s history.

In the early 1970s, Sammi and Buddy found themselves gone to Maui for 30 years. They played at major hotels and produced the Hawaiian County Show at the Hawaiian Tropical Plantation where Sammi was chore-ographer and lead dancer. Sammi also learned and performed clogging after being trained in Tennessee for the show. At the same time, she and Buddy had a radio show where she was known as “Hula” and Buddy was known as the “Maui Bud.” There, they started the first “Hawaiian Word of the Day.”

After feeling like Hawaiʻi had changed, Sammi and Buddy traveled for five years by RV on the mainland before being coaxed back to Oʻahu by Don Ho. Buddy played in the Don Ho show, and both Buddy and Sam-mi performed at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel in the Mai Tai bar. The couple moved to Ocean View in 2001 where they enjoy a peaceful

life on the Big Island. Sometimes though, they are called back

to O‘ahu. Recently, they performed in Cece-lio and Kapono’s annual show in Honolulu where they were featured in the legends portion alongside Melveen Leed, Jimmy Bourges, and Gabe Baltazar. In Nā‘ālehu, you can catch these legends perform a vari-

Sammi Fo, cont. from pg. 6

Alan Sebastian takes advantage of the Kaʻū Federal Credit Union’s Saturday hours in Nāʻālehu to send money to fam-ily in the Philippines with the help of teller Heather Gacayan. Credit union members can either bring in cash or take money directly out of their credit union account to remit money to P.I. The process is fast and easy, only requiring the remitter to fill out one form, said Sebastian, also a board member of the credit union.

Customers can transfer Pesos into an

Four ways to Send $ to Phillippinesexisting account at any Bank in the Philip-pines; transfer Pesos to a PNB Branch in the Philippines for pick up by a specific person; or transfer Pesos to the a designat-ed person, delivered to their home or place of work. Each of these options is available for a flat fee of $10. Another option is to transfer U.S. Dollars to any a U.S. Dollar account at any bank in the Philippines. Fees vary depending on the amount sent.

For more information, contact the Kaʻū Federal Credit Union at 929-7334.

for the Model United Nations competition in New York. In 2004 Smart chaired its Hu-man Rights Commission. MUN brought to-gether over 3,000 students from more than 100 colleges and universities in 23 coun-tries. Smart’s Human Rights Commission was comprised of nearly 100 students.

Dr. Phillip Taylor, professor of political science and faculty advisor to the U.H. Hilo MUN team, said that Smart and her U.H. student colleague Rex Kuhlmann “were se-lected through an extremely competitive pro-

Brittany Smart, cont. from pg. 7

The State Campaign Spending Com-mission will be holding a class on the pi-lot program for public funding for Hawaiʻi Island County Council campaigns, all day on Thursday, Nov. 5 starting at 8 a.m. when the subject will be Candidate and Candi-tate Committees. Partial Public Funding for Candidates will be discussed at 10 a.m.,

Classes on Campaign Spending Nov 5Noncandidate Committes at 12:30 p.m., and Hawaiʻi County Council Comprehensive Public Funding at both 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. The sessions will be held at State Office Building Conference Rooms A/B/C at 75 Aupuni Street in Hilo. The public is invited to attend all or any of the sessions.

ety of traditional Hawaiian, jazz, Latin, and hapa haole songs with Sammi dancing hula, Buddy playing guitar, and JoJo Akamu on bass. The trio performs at South Side Shaka's Restaurant every first and third Friday, from 6 to 8 p.m. The next show is on Nov. 6. For more information, call South Side Shaka's at 929-7404.

cess, and were honored at the end of the five-day session. Many of their fellow committee participants described them as the best chairs they had seen.”

For U.H. students, she chaired a public meeting on tuition hikes that attracted an overflow crowd at a large off-campus public venue.

Smart said she is starting to build her campaign committee and team to run for the District 6 County Council seat. She can be contacted at 989-6110 or at bsmart225@ ya-hoo.com.

Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce President Ken Wicks, of Ocean View, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, follow-ing a long illness. “Ken was a wonderfully kind, gentle and loving soul. He gave tirelessly of himself to the people of Ka‘ū and served as president of the Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce continuously up un-til the time of his death,” noted Chamber boardmember Rell Wood-ward. “Even in the face of illness, he continued to give and serve.” A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, 10:30 a.m. at the Mokuaikaua Church, 75-5713 Alii Dr, Kailua-Kona.

His wife Darlene and the family have requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 6710, Ocean View, HI 96737.

Memorial Set for Chamber President

Ken Wicks

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Bingo, registration through Thu, Nov 5 for program Thu, Nov 12, 3:45 – 5 p.m. for ages 9 and up at Kahuku Park. $1. Wesley, 929-9113Thanksgiving Craft, registration through Thu, Nov 12 for program Thu, Nov 19, 3:45 – 5 p.m. at Kahuku Park. Wesley, 929-9113Food Drive, first week of each month at Ka‘ū Federal Credit Union and ongoing at ChirOhana Wellness Center. The Loaves & Fishes Outreach Program of the Holy Rosary Sacred Heart Church sponsors this monthly food drive.Ham Radio Operators Potluck Picnic, Sun, Nov 1, Manukā Park. All American Radio Emergency Service members, anyone interested in learning how to operate a ham radio and families are invited to attend. Dennis Smith, 989-3028KMC Dart Tournament, Mon, Nov 2, 5 p.m. at Kīlauea Military Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Open to authorized patrons and guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8354Ka‘ū Chamber of Commerce meeting, Tue, Nov 3, noon at Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Police and Fire Dept. representatives discuss how to live a healthy and safe life in Ka‘ū. 939-8449 or kauchamber.comTalk Story with Mayor Billy Kenoi, Wed, Nov 4, 6 – 8 p.m., Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village.Purchase Hunting Licenses Online, Thu, Nov 5, 4 – 6 p.m., the Ka‘ū office of The Nature Conservancy, 95-5600 Mamalahoa Hwy, Suite F, Nā‘ālehu. By appointment. To schedule, call 443-5409 or email kpostelli@tnc.org.Ocean View Neighborhood Watch meeting, Thu, Nov 5, 7 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033 Nature Photography Strolls, Fri, Nov 6, 9 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Biologist/photographer Jack Jeffrey discusses the region’s ecology and geology and offers photography tips during these one-hour-long, easily-navigable strolls along the rim of Kīlauea caldera. Meet at Volcano Art Center Gallery next to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Visitor Center. First-come, first-served (no pre-registration). Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-8222Nature Writing in the Rainforest, Sat, Nov 7, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dorothy Hinshaw Patent combines her knowledge of plants with writing tips and techniques to help participants write expressively. All levels and genres welcome. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. $60 (financial aid available). 967-8222 or www.volcanoartcenter.orgKa‘ū Main Street Plant and Seed Exchange, Sun, Nov 8, 1 – 3 p.m. at Naohulelua Historical Garden on Kamaoa Rd. Plants must be grown in Ka‘ū. 929-7236 or delwell@hawaii.rr.comThanksgiving Craft, registration Mon – Fri, Nov 9 – 13 for program Wed, Nov 18, 3 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102Ka‘ū Coffee Festival meeting, Mon, Nov 9, 6 p.m., Pāhala Community Center. Residents are invited to join in and plan the second annual festival to be held Sat and Sun, May 1 and 2, 2010.Ka‘ū CDP Steering Committee meeting, Tue, Nov 10, 5:30 – 8 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Public welcome. Ron, 961-8137 or rwhitmore@co.hawaii.hi.usVeterans’ Day, Wed, Nov 11. Ka‘ū public schools closed.Park Plants: From the Biggest to the Smallest, Wed, Nov 11, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Botanist Tim Tunison explores the plant life of the rain forest of ‘Ola‘a and the drier forest of

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Masters of guitar and ʻukulele will convene at Pāhala Plantation House as Keoki Ka-humoku hosts his Hawaiian Music and Lifestyle Workshop, from Friday, Nov. 27 through Saturday, Dec. 5.

The workshop is eight full days of learning ‘ukulele, slack key guitar, steel, bass, Hawaiian chant, Hawaiian language in song, hula, lei making, cultural food demonstrations and preparation. The public is invited to kanikapila at Pāhala Plantation House each evening of the workshop. Area students are invited to apply for scholarships.

The instructors include some of the major names in Hawai-ian music and culture. George Kahumoku, Jr., Moses Kahumoku, Dennis Kamakahi, John Keawe, Sonny Lim, Herb Ohta, Jr., Brittni

Paiva, Konabob Stoffer, Darci Baker, Kanani Hundley and Leilehua Yuen are some of the participating masters.

The workshop includes participation in group learning from the masters for all levels and all ages, individual one-on-one lesson time with the masters, demonstrations and hands-on learning about cultural foods grown locally, lu‘au dinner, imu and spit-roasted pig demonstrations, with much of the food from local farms. At the nightly kanikapila, students learn about songs from the land and their heritage.

On the last day of the workshop, Saturday, Dec. 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the teachers will hold a concert at Pāhala Community Center to benefit Ka‘ū’s Boys & Girls Clubs. Local residents will sell their wares at craft and food booths. Community efforts, such as the planning for management of Honuʻapo Park, will be on display for public input.

For more information and to register, visit www.konaweb.com/keoki.Keoki Kahumoku’s nonprofit organization, the Center for Hawaiian Music Studies,

provides learning opportunities for youth to perpetuate and grow interest in the Hawaiian heritage. Tax-deductible donations help provide scholarships for Ka‘ū’s youth to attend this workshop. Donations can be sent to the Center for Hawaiian Music Studies, 358 Ulu-lani St., Hilo, HI 96720.

Hawaiian Music Masters Teach, Kanikapila & Cook in Pāhala

Kipukapuaulu. $40 members/ $55 non-members. Sponsored by Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute, a program of Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org, or www.fhvnp.org. KMC Veterans Day Ceremony, Wed, Nov 11, 3 p.m. at Kīlauea Military Camp Front Lawn in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Former Mayor Harry Kim is keynote speaker. Buffet at Crater Rim Café. Call 967-8371 for menu and price. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8371HOVE Road Maintenance board or directors meeting, Wed, Nov 11, 4 p.m., St. Jude’s Church. 929-9910Friends of Naohulelua Garden Gathering, Thu, Nov 12, 8 – 10 a.m. (weather permitting). Educational classes, garden exchange, horticultural exercises and free breakfast at Hana Hou. Dennis, 929-7236Red Cross Volunteer meeting, Thu, Nov 12, 7 p.m., H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. office. For volunteers and those interested in becoming volunteers. Hannah Uribes, 929-9953Atlas Recycling at South Point U-Cart, Sat, Nov 14, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Hiking Napau Trail, Sun, Nov 15, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Ranger Adrian Boone leads a rigorous 12-mile interpretive hike on the Napau and Na‘ulu trails. $30 for members/$45 non-members ($10 full-time students with ID). Sponsored by the Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute, a program of Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org, or www.fhvnp.org.Niaulani Forest Work Day, Sun, Nov 15, 9 a.m. – noon. Enjoy the open air while volunteering to help preserve the beauty and diversity of the native, old growth rainforest at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Free. 967-8222 or volcanoartcenter.orgGuest Speakers at River of Life Assembly of God, Sun, Nov 15, 10 a.m., James Dabney of Bethany Assembly of God in San Diego; Sun, Nov 22, Damien Shrinski of Kurtistown Assembly of God. 929-7278Festive Wreath Making, Sun, Nov 15, 1 - 4:30 p.m. Fiber artist Jelena Clay helps participants make festive wreaths using native and non-native foliage that she has gathered and prepared. Open to ages 16 and up. All levels welcome; no prior experience needed. Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. $70 includes all supplies (financial aid available). 967-8222 or www.volcanoartcenter.orgRubberband Turkey Shoot, registration Mon – Fri, Nov 16 – 20 for program Wed, Nov 25 3 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Community Center. Nona, 928-3102Ka‘ū CDP Charrette, Mon, Nov 16 – Sat, Nov 21 at Nā‘ālehu Community Center. The public is invited to this participate in this collaborative, multi-day workshop designed to turn ideas and values into action plans. After Dark in the Park: Examining the Kīlauea Iki Eruption Fifty Years Later, Tue, Nov 17, 7 p.m. at Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Volcanologists Bruce Houghton, Wendy Stovall, Sarah Fagents and Don Swanson’s work merges contemporary observations by USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory and park staff with new information garnered from studying the 1959 lava deposits. $1 supports park programs. Park entrance fees apply. 985-6011Kick Ice sign waving, Fri, Nov 20, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. in front of Nā‘ālehu School gym.Christmas in the Country Members-Only Reception, Fri, Nov 20, 6 - 8 p.m. Members (sign-up available during

reception) are among the first to see wreaths, handcrafted decorations and gifts offered only during the holiday season. Mulled cider, pupus, and more. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-7565 Ocean View Community Association Pancake Breakfast, Sat, Nov 21, 7:30 – 11 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. 929-7033Partners in Protection, Sat, Nov 21. Hawai‘i Volcanoes Institute, a program of Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and The Nature Conservancy present a day of learning about Kaiholena Preserve in Ka‘ū. $35 for members/$50 for non-members. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org, or www.fhvnp.org.Honu‘apo Draft Resources Management Plan Talk Stories, Sat, Nov 21, 8 – 10 a.m. at Ocean View Farmers’ Market; Sunday, Nov 22, 7 – 9 a.m. at Volcano Farmers’ Market; Wed, Nov 25, 9 – 11 a.m. at Nā‘ālehu Farmers’ Market. Agnes, 808-536-6999

Mayor’s Talk Story date changed

PUBLIC NOTICETo all Ka‘ū area residents

Due to a conflict with the Ka‘ū Community Development Plan charrette planned the week of Nov. 16-20 at the Nā‘ālehu Community Center, Hawai‘i County Mayor Billy Kenoi’s Community Talk Story in Nā‘ālehu has been postponed from Nov. 17 to Nov. 24, 6 p.m., also at the Nā‘ālehu Community Center.

For more information, call 327-3603.

Recycling at Nā‘ālehu School, Sat, Nov 21, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Nā‘ālehu School Gym. Redeem your HI-5 sorted by type; receive 5 cents per container and additional 20 cents per pound on all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per pound on all aluminum redeemed to the school. 939-2413, ext. 230Book and Print Signing with Dietrich Varez, Sat, Nov 21 and 28, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Volcano Art Center’s signature artist

signs books he has written and/or illustrated as well as his 250+ Hawaiiana prints. His latest prints celebrate the life and canonization of Father Damien. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-7565Christmas in the Country, Sat/Sun, Nov 21/22, Fri - Sun, Nov 27 - 29, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Special holiday celebrations include art demonstrations and print and book signings by

John Keawe

Dennis Kamakahi Sonny Lim

Herb Ohta, Jr. Brittni Paiva

George Kahumoku, Jr.

Keoki Kahumoku

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We’re big on honda, we’re big on you!

Call 961-5505“We want to help the people of Ka‘u,because we’re born & raised in Ka‘u!”

For those who wish to deepen their yoga practice or begin. $10 a class or $42 for six-week session. Debra Serrao, 985-7545

Weekly & Daily Activities

Playgroup, daily, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Wai‘ōhinu Park. For any age. Hettie Rush, 929-8572‘Ukulele Classes for children, Mon, 3:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033Free Play Basketball and Volleyball, Mon – Fri, 4 – 6 p.m., Kahuku Park. Wesley, 929-9113Weight Watchers meeting, Mon, 6 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Join at any time. 1-800-651-6000Ocean View Nutrition Site and Senior Club,hosts activities at St. Jude’s Church on Mon/Wed/Fri from 8:30 a.m. and provides lunches 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. for seniors 60+.

Donations requested. On Thu, the program takes seniors to Kailua-Kona for doctor appointments, grocery shopping and to pick up prescriptions. Program is closed on Tue. Dick Hershberger, 989-4140Nā‘ālehu Community Computer Lab, Mon – Thu, 3 – 7 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Center. Free use and Internet access. 939-2510 Ocean View Community Center computer lab, Mon – Thu, 8 a.m. – noon. Members $2/hour, non-members, $4/hr. 939-7033 for information on computer classes.Table Games, Mon – Thu, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m., Pāhala Community Center, Nona, 928-3102. Mon – Thu, 3 – 7 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Center, Richard, 939-2510 Afternoon Sports and Games, Tue - Fri, 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. for ages 7 – 13 at Kahuku Park. Wesley, 929-9113Nā‘ālehu Senior Nutrition Center (Hawai‘i County Nutrition Program), Lunch served Mon – Fri, 10:45 a.m. for residents aged 60+, greater Nā‘ālehu area. 939-2505Pāhala Senior Center: Lunch served Mon – Fri, 10:30 a.m. for residents aged 60+. Julie, 928-3101Beginners’ Computer Class, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., Ka‘ū Family Center in Nā‘ālehu. Teresa, 929-9611 ext. 10Tūtū and Me Traveling Preschool, free classes Tue/Thu, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m., Ocean View Community Center; Mon/Wed, Discovery Harbour Community Center (moving to Nā‘ālehu Community Center Wed, Dec 2). Limited to 50 participants in each area. 929-8571Volcano Winery Tours, Tue/Thu/Sat, 9:30 – 10 a.m. These tours of the vineyard and tea field are free and open to all ages. Longer tours available for $25 or $45 per person. 35 Pi‘i Mauna Dr., Volcano. 967-7772 or volcanowinery.comKa‘ū Community Chorus Rehearsals, Tue, 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Nā‘ālehu United Methodist Church. This year’s theme is Another New Christmas. Robert, 929-7544Free ‘Ukulele, Slack Key and Steel Guitar classes, Wed, 12:30 – 4:30 p.m, Nā‘ālehu School gym; Fri, 1 – 5 p.m., Pāhala Boys and Girls Club. Keoki Kahumoku. 935-0463Game Night, Wed, 6:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. Lucy Walker, 929-7519Ka‘ū Farmers’ Market, Wed/Sat, 8 a.m. – noon, front of Ace Hardware in Nā‘ālehu. Produce, Hawaiiana, arts and crafts, fresh baked goods. Table is $5. Limit 12 vendors. 929-7236Quilting Group, Thu, 9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. 929-9576Women, Infant, Children Services, Fri (except holidays) at various locations. 965-3030 or 934-3209Joy School Preschool Playgroup, Fri, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. 929-8732Live Entertainment at Hana Hou Restaurant, Fri, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. in Nā‘ālehu. Nov 6, Ernie Kalani; Nov 13, Keoki Kahumoku; Nov 20, Denise & Ka‘ū; Nov 27, Chris Yeaton; Dec 4, Marion G Dog. 929-9717Live Entertainment and Dancing at South Side Shaka Restaurant, Fri, 8 p.m. Free pupus. Nā‘ālehu. 929-7404Ocean View Farmers’ Market, Sat, 7 a.m. – noon, Pohue Plaza.Treasure Hunt Resale Outlet, Sat, Ocean View Farmers’ Market. Debra Bridgers, 936-9358 or www.makemydayhawaii.comSquare Dancing, Sat, 7 – 8:30 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center. Open to all; under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Joe, 808-646-0479Volcano Farmers’ Market, Sun, 7 – 10 a.m., Cooper Center. Fruits and veggies, swap meet and moreFootball at KMC, Sun, 3 p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Open to authorized patrons and guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8354Free Lunches, Sun, after 12 noon, Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji. Sponsored by Thy Word Ministries-Ka‘ū and the Food Bank Hot Meal ProgramAlcoholics Anonymous meetings: One Day at a Time Group, Sat, 6:30 p.m., Cooper Center; Pāhala Group, Wed, 7:30 a.m., Holy Rosary Church; Southern Star Group, Tue, 7:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Church in Nā‘ālehu; Friday Night BBQ Meeting, Fri, 5 p.m., Wai‘ōhinu (929 -7674); Happy, Joyous and Free Group, Mon/Thu, 7 p.m. and Sat, 5 p.m., St. Jude’s in Ocean View. West Hawai‘i Intergroup, 329-1212 or the Hilo office, 961-6133.The Mobile Care van and dentist, monthly, 8 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. Call 939-7033 for the date.

Ka‘ū Main Street’s Naohulelua Histori-cal Garden holds its next semi-annual Plant & Seed Exchange on Sunday, Nov. 8 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to bring cuttings, plants and seeds to trade and sell. Plants must be grown in Ka‘ū to prevent spread of invasive coqui frogs and fire ants.

Sue Barnett will give a talk about taro. Dez Pagen will speak about palm trees. Tours of the collection of Hawaiian plants will be escorted. Some seeds will be dis-tributed free. Snacks and drinks will be available.

The garden is located on the mauka side of Kamaoa Road about halfway between Wai‘ōhinu and the Wakea turnoff. Parking will be on the side of Kamaoa Road with

Trade & Sell at Semi-Annual Plant & Seed Exchange Ka‘ū

limited parking at the garden. Naohulelua Historical Garden features

native Hawaiian plants and “canoe plants,” the medicinal and edible plants brought to Hawaiʻi by Polynesian voyagers. Every second an fourth Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., volunteers plant, weed, water and propagate plants and learn about their histo-ry and care. Every second Saturday, docents are available for tours from 10 a.m. to noon, weather permitting.

Once a month a field trip takes enthu-siasts to other garden\s and nurseries on the island.

For more information, call 929-7236 or e-mail delwell@hawaii.rr.com.

Center. Instructor Peter Luebke offers free classes for all ages. 939-7033Beginning and Intermediate Yoga, Tue/Thu, 8:30 – 10 a.m., Noa’s Island Massage in Nā‘ālehu. Please come 10 min. early. $10 a class or $80 for 10 classes. Noa Caiserman, 756-3183 Yoga for Everyone, Wed, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Cooper Center, Volcano. Yes, you can do yoga, no matter your age or flexibility. $10 per class or $42 for 6-week session. Debra Serrao, 985-7545Physical Training, Wed, 4 – 5 p.m. for ages 9 - 17. Wesley, 929-9113Exercise for Energy, Mon/Wed, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. DVD instructions; bring your own band, ball and mat. Free w/donation of non-perishable food. Becky, 345-4334Gentle Yoga, Wed, 6:15 – 7:15 p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano.

gallery artists, plus a selection of handcrafted decorations and gifts offered only during the holiday season. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-7565 10th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, daily beginning Sat, Nov 21, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Gallery artists, working in a wide variety of media, materials, and techniques, present their creative concepts of “wreath,” from the whimsical to the traditional. Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-7565 Auwae ‘Ohana La‘au Lapa‘au, Sat, Nov 21, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Jeanella and Kehaulani Keopuhiwa teach simple healing uses for some of Hawai‘i’s most common native and introduced plant species as passed down from Auwae elders. $60 (financial aid available). 967-8222 or www.volcanoartcenter.orgOcean View Food Basket, Tue, Nov 24, 10 - 11:30 a.m. for previously registered, 11:30 a.m – noon for new registrants and those picking up for registered friends and the homebound, at St. Jude’s Episcopal Church. To register, call 939-7000 9 a.m. – noon Mon – Fri.Talk Story with Mayor Billy Kenoi, Tue, Nov 24, 6 – 8 p.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Center. 327-3603Thanksgiving Holidays, Thu/Fri, Nov 26/27. Ka‘ū public schools closed.Thanksgiving Dinner at Ocean View Community Center, Thu, Nov 26., 1 p.m. 939-7033KMC Thanksgiving Buffet, Thu, Nov 26, 3 – 8 p.m. at Kīlauea Military Camp’s Crater Rim Café in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. $19.95 adults, $10 ages 6 – 11. Open to authorized patrons and guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8371Kahumoku ‘Ohana Fourth Annual Hawaiian Music and Lifestyle Workshop, Fri, Nov 27 – Sat, Dec 5 at Pāhala Plantation House. Masters of Hawaiian music and culture teach students slack key guitar, ‘ukulele, Hawaiian steel guitar, slack key bass, music theory, Hawaiian language and chanting, hula and lei-making. www.konaweb.com/keoki23rd Annual Volcano Village Art Studio Tour & Sale, Fri – Sun, Nov 27 – 29, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Maps available at Village businesses. 987-3472Volcano Art Center’s 35th Birthday Open House, Fri, Nov 27,10 a.m. - 2 p.m.VAC celebrates, a legacy of community arts since November 1974 at its Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village and Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-8222Fun Night at Ocean View Salon, Fri, Nov 27, 3 – 7 p.m. Free drinks and pupus and 10% off coupons available while supplies last. Ocean View Town Center. 929-7411Fireside Stories, Fri, Nov 27, 7 p.m. Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park’s Volcano House lobby. Jessie Ke and Maile Yamanaka present Stories of the Hawaiian Islands. Free (Park entrance fees apply). 967-8222AARP Driver Safety Training, Fri, Nov 27. This four-hour class is open to everyone. No driving, no tests, no exams. $12 current members, $14 non-members. Mike Last, 929-8422

Exercise and Meditation

Pāhala Pool Schedule:, Water Aerobics M/W/F 9 – 10 a.m.; Public Recreational Swim Mon – Fri 9:30 – 11 a.m., Mon/Tue 1 – 4 p.m., Wed – Fri 12:30 – 5:30 p.m., Sat/Sun 9:30 – 11 a.m. and 2 – 5 p.m.; Adult Lap Swim Mon/Tue 11 a.m. – noon, Wed – Sun 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 928-8177 or www.hawaii-county.com/parks/aquatics.Exercise For You: Fitness Classes, Ocean View Community Center. Interval class with weights, balls and Pilates, Mon, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Aerobics with muscle toning, Thu, 5 – 6 p.m. Certified instructor Erin Cole, 640-8473Free Fitness Training, Mon/Wed, 5 – 7 p.m., Ka‘ū High weight room. Hettie Rush, 929-8572Iyengar Yoga, Mon/Wed/Fri, 10 – 11:30 a.m.; Sat, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. $8/class or four classes for $25. Stephanie, 937-7940Pilates Matwork, Mon through Dec 21 (skip Dec 7), Beg: 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.; Inter: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. UH-Hilo Dance Division head Celeste Anderson Staton focuses on building core strength of the central body while lengthening muscle and instilling a sense of well being. $63 (financial aid available). Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. 967-8222 or www.volcanoartcenter.orgBalls & Pilates, Tue, 3:30 p.m., Old Pāhala Clubhouse. Erin, 640-8473Karate Classes, Tue, 6 – 7 p.m., Ocean View Community

This Catholic Church fell down in the 1800s during an earthquake, and its grounds are now home to Naohulelua Historical Garden, which hosts a Plant & Seed Exchange.

Photos by India Young

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Jacob EdwardsPhoto by Wayne “Big Dog” Joseph

Edwards Makes Cross-Country Top Ten, Reps at StatesVolume 7, Number 3 News of Ka‘ū School & Community Sporting Events November 2009

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Jacob Edwards, a state champion hur-dler, proved his athletic talent can go the distance, placing ninth at the BIIF Cham-pionship cross-country meet in Octo-ber. A Kaʻū High senior, this is Edwards first year competing in cross-country. He finished the three-mile course at Kame-hameha-Hawaiʻi Schools campus in just 18 minutes. The top ten BIIF runners

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Kaʻū Football Wins BIIF League Sportsmanship Award

This is the closest Kaʻū High girls volleyball has come to reaching the state competition, said Coach Elijah Navarro. The Trojans entered the BIIF Tournament in second place in the East division. They trumped the West division third place

team Konawaena to play Honokaʻa, who

Trojan Wahine Compete at BIIF Volleyball Championship Finals

sportsmanship award at the school’s Homecoming game in October. All 24 of-

BIIF football officials presented Kaʻū High Varsity Football the league’s

Trojan Amber Pocock jumps high to score against Honokaʻa in the BIIF semi-finals. Photo courtesy of Taylor Built Construction Co., Inc.

Long-time football official George Rivera, right of trophy, presented the league sportsmanship award to the Kaʻū High Football team at the October Homecoming game.

earned a chance to compete in the State Championship held on October 31.

Track & field coach Bob Martin said he thought that this was the first time in recent memory that the Kaʻū boys cross-country team had a representative com-pete at the state level. Edwards was also named to the All-BIIF Cross-Country sec-ond team.

Although Edwards is a sprinter and hurdler, this accomplishment shows his athletic talent is “very broad and far-reaching,” said Martin.

At press time, Edwards was prepar-ing for states. Edwards planned to join the Trojan soccer team this winter after the cross-country season was completed.

were undefeated in the West, in the BIIF semi-finals. The Trojans battled the Drag-ons for the number one seed, but ended with a heart-breaking loss by just two points in the fifth set.

Navarro said Jaeneise Cuison was on fire for the defense, while Kaila Olson and Brook Shibuya surprised everyone with their skilled performance. Down in the third set, Shibuya, a sophomore, gave the Trojans the advantage they needed by strategically placing five kills in a row. Navarro praised Olson, a middle blocker, for her effort as a freshman athlete.

In the finals, Kaʻū competed against HPA for third place and the last berth to States, but lost in four sets (25-23, 23-25, 25-10, 25-21). The Trojans season record was 10-8.

Navarro said he was very proud of the overall season and that he wished the seniors Amber Pocock, Jacy Mattos and Devlin Libunao luck in the future. He named Pocock, senior captain, as the team’s MVP. He also thanked his coach-es Donna Shibuya, Cristen Navarro and John-Charls Saladino. With nine of the Varsity team return-

ing next year, Navarro looked forward to

Kaila Olson and Brooke ShibuyaPhoto courtesy of Taylor Built Construction Co., Inc.

a competitive season.

ficials agreed that the Trojans were deserv-ing of the trophy. The referees told Kaʻū

High Football Head Coach Greg Rush that they could not recall any other time that the group had made a unani-mous decision in regards to this award.

Although the Trojans have yet to gain a win this season, the team continues to improve,

scoring at every game in October. Points are usually scored by Michael Alcoran us-ing a deep fade pattern down the left side, said Coach Rush.

Kaʻū came close to beating Kohala, 15-6. Although the Trojan defense re-mained tough, never allowing a play in-side the 40-yd line, the Cowboys were able to score on two long plays.

At press time, the team looked for-ward to a rematch against Kohala on Oct. 31. Trojans continued to play with just 21 players, with everyone starting. Giving everyone game time has gone a long way to improve the skill level of all the play-ers, said Rush.

It’s hard to play football with less than 30 guys, said Rush, who hoped a win against Kohala would encourage more players to join up next year.

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still to be determined at press time. Last year, the event took place in November. Organizers said that it may still happen this month, but may be postponed until December.

Fishing Tournament Cancelled The 13th annual Miloliʻi Fishing Tournament was cancelled last month. Participants are asked to look forward to the tournament returning next year around Labor Day.

Gangwes Most Improved Shooter Mia Gangwes proved to be the Trojan Riflery team’s most improved shooter. A first timer, Gangwes’ average soared from her usual 100 points to 150 at the BIIF tournament. Coach Lory Koi was very impressed by Gangwes, who is very petite, but was still able to handle the heavy rifle well and never missed a prac-

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NOVEMBER, 2009

Winter Sports Start Kaʻū High winter sports season official start dates kick off with soccer on Monday, Nov. 2. Swim team pushes off on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Girls basketball bounces into action on Monday, Nov. 16, and wrestling will start grappling on Monday Nov. 23. For more information, call the athletic department at 928-2012.

Soccer Tryouts Start Nov. 9 Kaʻū High Soccer season officially begins Monday Nov. 2. Tryouts for eligible students will start Monday, Nov. 9 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on the upper field. Thirty-five boys have already signed up for the team. Boys Coach Bob Martin hopes to have a JV pro-gram this year to afford freshmen and sophomores the opportunity to gain playing experience. Students have been hyped to play since the beginning of the school year, conducting their own intramural games and play-ing informally during recess. Kaʻū will play a preseason game against Parker on Nov. 21 starting around 1 p.m. at the Kaʻū field.Joining Martin as boys assistant coach is Tracey Ban-nister, school counselor. Returning as the girls coach will be Crystal Mandaguit.

KRRA Rodeo TBD The date of the annual ranch invitational rodeo hosted by Kaʻū Roping and Riding Association was

Offices in Na`alehu and Ocean View

Sharnette Reyes and Mia Gan-gwes take aim at the targets dur-ing a riflery match. Photo by Lory Koi

tice. Also attending the BIIF were Ritz Reyes who aver-aged 160 points and sister Sharnette who averaged 190.

Novice Swimming Ends Season At press time the Pāhala Pool Novice Swim Team was preparing for the championship meet. See the the winners and other season results in the next the Kaʻū Calendar.

Kaʻū High JV Enjoys Season

The Kaʻū High JV team enjoyed an awesome season learning the ins and outs of volleyball and hon-ing their technique. Coaches were John-Charls Saladino and Cristen Navarro.

Kaʻū High JV Volleyball Team - Front (l-r): Casey Koi, Frances Joy Simon, Tianna Campbell, Ashley Jones, Marley Strand-Nicolaisen, Eunice Longakit; Back: Coach John-Charls Saladino, Derick Mederios, Annie Mae Flores, Shavonne Pan-glao, Tiffany Tailon, Jenna Gascon, Janeane Tadeo, Krissan Isomura and Coach Cristen Navarro. Photo courtesy of Taylor Built Con-struction Co., Inc.

New Karate League Begins in PāhalaKarate instruction will be available starting Friday,

Nov. 13 at Pāhala Community Center and will be held Tuesdays and Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ex-cept for the first Tuesday of each month. Classes are offered by the International Karate League and taught by Cliff Field. Field is also the head Emergency Room physician at Kaʻū Hospital.

International Karate League is a nonprofit Karate club based on Oʻahu with dojos throughout the islands and the mainland. There are ten IKL dojos on the Big Island. It is a traditional Shorin Ryu style with Wado Ryu roots. It also has influences from jujitsu, aikido and white crane kung fu. The founder, Walter Nishioka, be-gan the style in 1958 in Mānoa Valley. He has had ex-tensive training in Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Aikido and Jujitsu and was the instructor for the survivor training course for the Strategic Air Command during the Ko-rean War. At age 75 he still actively teaches. Visit www.ikl.org.

Field has 24 years experience in Karate and has been teaching in his own dojo for six years. Most re-cently he has been conducting a dojo in Volcano Village which will be moved to Pāhala. The Volcano dojo has seven students. Field says he appreciates Pāhala and Kaʻū district as an ideal location to offer karate with its strong community and ʻOhana spirit. An IKL dojo was conducted in Nāʻālehu years ago but closed when the Sensei left the area. Field’s senior black belt student is his wife, Susan, who will assist in class instruction.

Field states that IKL’s primary emphasis is on kata and building good character. The schools motto

is “Through Honesty and Sincerity come Faith-fulness, Respect, Effort and Etiquette. IKL is a style for persons of any age. Keiki must be at least 5 years old; those under 13 are limited to the first hour of class. Keiki also need to be ac-companied by an adult while attending class.

In addition to the classes, IKL has a yearly tournament in Kona and Karate Kamp in Ko-hala. The Kamp is a morning of training and an afternoon of fun karate games for keiki. There are other events throughout the different regions. While instructive and fun, participation outside the dojo is not required.

The cost is $10 per month and if paid six months in advance is $50 for half a year. The philosophy of IKL is that instructors do not take personal income for teaching Karate. Dues go toward yearly membership fees which give members access to the website and newsletter, training equipment, patches, belts, certificates and other amenities. They also help defray trav-el expenses for Walter Nishioka when he visits dojos and attends events. The only additional expense is to obtain a Karate Gi (uniform). Field is aware of Shiigi Drugs in Hilo as the only store carrying Gis for the keiki. Field can obtain adult Gis at a wholesale price from stores on the mainland, and the cost averages around $30.

Anyone interested is invited to show up at the first class, Friday, Nov. 13, 5:30 p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

Nancy Gruenler, a Pāhala resident, in last year’s Kona tour-nament performing a kata.

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KRRA Rodeo Benefits Young PanioloThe Kaʻū Roping and Riding Association held a ben-

efit rodeo in October to raise money for young paniolo competing in High School Rodeo Association events. Funds can help pay for various fees related to competi-tions, and in the past has helped to cover travel expenses for paniolo that make it to the national rodeo. Families and community members enjoyed the event held at the Nāʻālehu arena.

Results are as follows: Open Dally: 1st Kevin Hill and Josh Gomes, 2nd

Danny Joseph and David Joseph, 3rd Alan Hanoa and

Lahole, a castrated boar, is a prized catch among hunters, said Glenn Kokubun. In September Devin Kok-bun, along with dad Glenn and brother Nolan caught a 183-lb lahole to win Kaʻū’s Jungle Express hunting tour-nament. The family and their team of six dogs caught the lahole just 15 minutes into the hunt. Devin said the boar was the nicest one he had ever caught for meat quality. The meat will feed his family for months.

Lahole are known to be mean and aggressive because they have been caught once before and are wary of being caught again. One side effect of being castrated is that a boar will not grow puna, a hard thick cartilage which normally runs from the bottom of the neck down the front shoulders along the rib cage ending just before the back hamstring. The puna is a shield for fighting and protects them from other boars mostly during breeding season, said Glenn. “The puna can also stop low power bullets such as the 22, but the weapon of choice for most local hunters is the 30-30. When it hits any where, it hurts.

“When breeding season comes around lahole do not chase females. There is no need fight the other boars for females, thus they only eat and get fat. Uncut boars lose weight fighting and chasing sows.” said Glenn. If cut young, before turning one year old, the boar will essen-

tially have a sow’s body, “but fatter and bigger because it’s a male, and it will not give birth, which would also make it lose weight,” he added.

Lahole can be as big as 300 to 400 pounds, but these animals are much rarer. “Lahole are hard to catch as they have been caught once by dogs, and when the human came they lost their manhood. So, these hogs are meaner and more dangerous than a big boar. They have tusks like a boar, and many times it takes a special dog, called an ace,

to stop and hold these hogs at bay,” Glenn explained.Often lahole are marked when caught the first time,

with hunters either notching the ear or cutting the tail, said Devin. The Kokubuns’ boar had one notch in its ear.

Glenn guessed that the lahole tradition started with the paniolo who castrated young bulls to steers. “With the many hogs that run wild on the Big Island ranches, the cowboys would cut the boars and goats.”

Aukai Rawlings ropes the calf as partner Laurie Ishii runs to assist him in the Kane-Wahine Ribbon Muggin. The pair placed second. Photos by Nālani Parlin

Dustin Galapir, 4th Aukaʻi Rawlins and Cookie Kawa-moto.

Kane-Wahine Dally: 1st Nolan Nobriga and Malia Lamadora, 2nd Walter Gomes and Brandy Gomes.

Kane-Wahine Ribbon Mugging: 1st Nahea Bren-nenman and Kevin Hill, 2nd Laurie Ishii and Aukai Raw-lins.

Wahine Mugging: 1st Daphne Joseph and Cienna Joseph

Team 90’s: 1st Virgil Olivera and Mac Castillo, 2nd

Marvin Naihe and Gilbert Smith.Dummy Roping (ages 4 and under): 1st Clancy

Aku, 2nd Kamalu Garcia.Dummy Roping (ages 5 to 8): 1st Westin Joseph,

2nd Lori-Lee Lorenzo, 3rd Karla Ishii.Goat Undecorating (ages 4 and under): 1st Blayk

Hanoa, 2nd Wylen Aku.Goat Undecorating (ages 5 to 8): 1st Westin Jo-

seph, 2nd Kainalu Garcia.

A young paniolo attempts to lasso the dummy.

Team 90’s partners must have a combine age of at least 90 to compete.

Kokubun’s Lahole is Sought-After Prize

Devin Kokubun with the winning boar fully dressed. Photo by Nolan Kokubun

Kyle Galapir, as a Kaʻū High senior, caught this monster kalakoa lahole in a secret Kaʻū location some years ago.

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FINAL NOTICEIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER

Pāhala Water System Did Not Meet Treatment RequirementsThe construction of the Pāhala Deep Well No. 2 is complete and the well is now operating and supplying groundwater to the Pāhala Water System. The Alili Tunnel Spring source is no longer being used by the Department of Water Supply (DWS) and was disconnected from the Pāhala Water System on August 25, 2009. The completion of Pāhala Deep Well No. 2 brings the system into compliance with the requirements of the State Department of Health, Safe Drinking Water Branch. In April of 1998, the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Health, Safe Drinking Water Branch, directed us to filter the Alili Tunnel Spring water in addition to disinfecting. We were required to install this filtration because the source had been classified as groundwater under the influence of surface water. However, we did not install a filtration system as the DWS decided to abandon this source and replace it with a well. As of July 2001, the Pāhala Water System violated a drinking water standard. The DWS did not fulfill the Surface Water Treatment Rule requirements (failure to filter) for the Alili Tunnel Spring source of the Pāhala Water System. The DWS failed to install an approved filtration and disinfection system to treat the water for the Alili Tunnel Spring source. Although this situation did not require that you take immediate action, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do, and what we did to correct this situation.

What should I do?* The general public does NOT need to take any action as a result of this notice.* The DWS disinfects the water from the Alili Tunnel Spring Source with chlorine. By maintaining an

adequate chlorine level in the water, which was monitored continuously, the DWS met the interim requirements established by the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Health. The general public did not need to seek an alternate source of drinking water.

* You did NOT need to boil your water. However, if you have specific health concerns, consult your doctor. A home filter will not necessarily solve the problem, because not all home filters protect against parasites. Call National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF) at 1 (800) NSF-8010 or the Water Quality Association at 1 (800) 749-0234 for information on appropriate filters.

* People with severely compromised immune systems, infants, and some elderly may have been at increased risk. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from United States Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1 (800) 426-4791.

What does this mean?This was not a situation requiring that you take immediate action. If it had been, you would have been notified immediately. We do not know of any cases of contamination. Inadequately treated water may contain disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can cause symptoms such as nausea, cramps, diarrhea, and associated headaches. These symptoms, however, are not caused only by organisms in drinking water. If you experience any of these symptoms and they persist, you may want to seek medical advice.

What happened? What is being done?The DWS decided to develop a new groundwater source to replace the Alili Tunnel Spring source. Until the well was developed and connected to the Pāhala Water System, the Alili Tunnel Spring source was needed to provide adequate water to the system. While the Alili Tunnel Spring source was in use, we were monitoring for turbidity (cloudiness), disinfectant levels, and the presence of bacteria. The DWS met the interim requirements established by the Department of Health during this period.

Pāhala Deep Well No. 2 is now in operation and the Alili Tunnel Spring source was disconnected from Pāhala Water System on August 25, 2009. Until the Pāhala Well No. 2 became operational, you received a notice every three months. The last notice was sent out on July 31, 2009. This will be the last “failure to filter” violation notice. For more information, please contact Mr. Keith Okamoto at 961-8670.

Please share this information with all the other people who drink this water, especially those who may not have received this notice directly (for example, people in apartments, nursing homes, schools, and businesses). You can do this by posting this notice in a public place or distributing copies by hand or mail.This notice is being sent to you by the Department of Water Supply, Pāhala Water System.State Water System ID#: 109 Date Distributed: 10/30/09

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Turtle 99 Builds Four Nests on Old Punalu`u RoadThe Hawaiʻi Island Hawksbill Turtle Recovery Project is reporting that volunteers are moni-toring and protecting four hawksbill nests at Punaluʻu this year. The nests were dug by Turtle 99, also known as Turtle Y-254. All her nests are located on the closed beach road, between the pavilion and the commercial stands. This is the first nesting activity at Punaluʻu since 2003, when a different hawksbill nested under the coconut palms. The current nesting turtle was first flipper tagged as a juvenile and named Turtle Y-254 in 1989 by Dr. George Balazs at Kiholo Bay. She is now known as Turtle 99 because she is the 99th nesting female to be identi-fied on Hawaiʻi Island, said project coordinator Will Seitz. Turtle 99 was last seen in 1990 and 1992 and only reappeared this year to nest at Punaluʻu. Balazs said he is happily surprised that the life of Turtle 99 continues to be documented. Now a mature female, 99 is nesting 20 years after being first tagged as a juvenile. Photos courtesy of Turtle Recovery Project

“Ready to plan for a more diverse, local economy? For protecting coastline and mau-ka forests? For preserving the unique lifestyle of Kaʻū?” These are questions posed by the lastest Kaʻū Community Development Plan Update, encouraging everyone interested in the future of Kaʻū to participate in a planning workshop to be held Nov. 16 – 21. The pro-cess will involve maximum community input to write a plan to guide Kaʻū for the next de-cade. It will open with a luʻau dinner for ev-eryone on Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m.

Called a Charrette, the six-day event will take place at Naʻalehu Community Center and result in a first draft of the Community Development Plan.

The Kaʻū Community Development Plan Update states that a Charrette is “the most participatory, efficient and effective way to plan….Everyone who cares about Kaʻū, plus everyone from the County who has responsibilities in Kaʻū, plus a team of planning experts will come together to create the Kaʻū CDP.”

Based on more than 6,000 comments made in surveys and talk story meeting, the Steering Committee has already adopted a Values and Visions statement:

The Kaʻū CDP should honor Kaʻū’s unique rural lifestyle, its connection between people and place, and its distinctive Hawai-ian cultural heritage. It must plan for the fu-ture in ways that:

*Increase economic opportunities through a diverse, resilient and sustainable economy;

*Protect and provide rea-sonable access to natural and recreational resources, includ-ing the mauka forests, the coastline, open spaces, and park facilities and programs.

*Strengthen families, communities and diversity of local cultures.”

The adoption of the state-

Community Invited to a Luʻau & to Plan Kaʻū’s Future Nov. 16 - 21

ment was followed by two Community Sum-mits where basic geographic, social and eco-nomic data were shared and local knowledge was gathered. During the Charrette, strate-gies will be developed to address key issues identified by the community and the research. Those strategies, covering economic devel-opment, coastal and mauka access, parks, and other public services, will be crafted into the draft plan.

Individual members of the public are strongly encouraged to participate in the Charrette during “open studio” time, where the plan is designed, during the day on Tues-day, Wednesday, and Thursday, and during the following sessions:

Monday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m., Health and Education discussion

Monday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m., opening presentation and free lūʻau

Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 9:30 a.m., Economic Opportunity discussion

Tuesday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m., Natural Resources discussion

Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 9:30 a.m., Parks and Recreation discussion

Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m., Real Estate Development discussion

Pin-Up sessions, where the public can review and provide feedback on alternative planning scenarios and participate in addi-tional design of the draft plan, will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m., Thursday,

Charrette, pg. 23

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KRRA Rodeo Benefits Young PanioloThe Kaʻū Roping and Riding Association held a ben-

efit rodeo in October to raise money for young paniolo competing in High School Rodeo Association events. Funds can help pay for various fees related to competi-tions, and in the past has helped to cover travel expenses for paniolo that make it to the national rodeo. Families and community members enjoyed the event held at the Nāʻālehu arena.

Results are as follows: Open Dally: 1st Kevin Hill and Josh Gomes, 2nd

Danny Joseph and David Joseph, 3rd Alan Hanoa and

Lahole, a castrated boar, is a prized catch among hunters, said Glenn Kokubun. In September Devin Kok-bun, along with dad Glenn and brother Nolan caught a 183-lb lahole to win Kaʻū’s Jungle Express hunting tour-nament. The family and their team of six dogs caught the lahole just 15 minutes into the hunt. Devin said the boar was the nicest one he had ever caught for meat quality. The meat will feed his family for months.

Lahole are known to be mean and aggressive because they have been caught once before and are wary of being caught again. One side effect of being castrated is that a boar will not grow puna, a hard thick cartilage which normally runs from the bottom of the neck down the front shoulders along the rib cage ending just before the back hamstring. The puna is a shield for fighting and protects them from other boars mostly during breeding season, said Glenn. “The puna can also stop low power bullets such as the 22, but the weapon of choice for most local hunters is the 30-30. When it hits any where, it hurts.

“When breeding season comes around lahole do not chase females. There is no need fight the other boars for females, thus they only eat and get fat. Uncut boars lose weight fighting and chasing sows.” said Glenn. If cut young, before turning one year old, the boar will essen-

tially have a sow’s body, “but fatter and bigger because it’s a male, and it will not give birth, which would also make it lose weight,” he added.

Lahole can be as big as 300 to 400 pounds, but these animals are much rarer. “Lahole are hard to catch as they have been caught once by dogs, and when the human came they lost their manhood. So, these hogs are meaner and more dangerous than a big boar. They have tusks like a boar, and many times it takes a special dog, called an ace,

to stop and hold these hogs at bay,” Glenn explained.Often lahole are marked when caught the first time,

with hunters either notching the ear or cutting the tail, said Devin. The Kokubuns’ boar had one notch in its ear.

Glenn guessed that the lahole tradition started with the paniolo who castrated young bulls to steers. “With the many hogs that run wild on the Big Island ranches, the cowboys would cut the boars and goats.”

Aukai Rawlings ropes the calf as partner Laurie Ishii runs to assist him in the Kane-Wahine Ribbon Muggin. The pair placed second. Photos by Nālani Parlin

Dustin Galapir, 4th Aukaʻi Rawlins and Cookie Kawa-moto.

Kane-Wahine Dally: 1st Nolan Nobriga and Malia Lamadora, 2nd Walter Gomes and Brandy Gomes.

Kane-Wahine Ribbon Mugging: 1st Nahea Bren-nenman and Kevin Hill, 2nd Laurie Ishii and Aukai Raw-lins.

Wahine Mugging: 1st Daphne Joseph and Cienna Joseph

Team 90’s: 1st Virgil Olivera and Mac Castillo, 2nd

Marvin Naihe and Gilbert Smith.Dummy Roping (ages 4 and under): 1st Clancy

Aku, 2nd Kamalu Garcia.Dummy Roping (ages 5 to 8): 1st Westin Joseph,

2nd Lori-Lee Lorenzo, 3rd Karla Ishii.Goat Undecorating (ages 4 and under): 1st Blayk

Hanoa, 2nd Wylen Aku.Goat Undecorating (ages 5 to 8): 1st Westin Jo-

seph, 2nd Kainalu Garcia.

A young paniolo attempts to lasso the dummy.

Team 90’s partners must have a combine age of at least 90 to compete.

Kokubun’s Lahole is Sought-After Prize

Devin Kokubun with the winning boar fully dressed. Photo by Nolan Kokubun

Kyle Galapir, as a Kaʻū High senior, caught this monster kalakoa lahole in a secret Kaʻū location some years ago.

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Volume 8, Number 1 November 2009The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi

e pILI aNa hO‘OMaNa

Guide to Ka‘ü ChurChesVOLCANO

New Hope Christian Fellowship • .................... 967-7129Volcano Assembly of God• .............................967-8191Kïlauea Military Camp Chapel • 967-8333, Protestant - 9am Catholic• ....................................... 11:15 am, Sundays

PÄHALAAssembly of God• ..................................... 928-0608Holy Rosary• ............................................928-8208Pähala Bible Baptist Mission• ...................... 928-8240Pähala Hongwanji• ......................................928-8254The Universe Story, celebrating the science of the cosmic •genesis from creation of galaxies and the origination of Earth to the development of self-reflective consicousness. Meditation on the creation story that everyone holds in com-mon, which is being revealed through modern technology. See thegreatstory.org. Monthly meetings .............. 928-0151Wood Valley Tibetan Buddhist Temple & Retreat• 928-8539

NÄ‘ÄLEHUAssembly of God• ...................................... 929-7278Iglesia Ni Cristo• ...................................... 929-9173Jehovah’s Witnesses• ..................................929-7602

Kauaha‘ao Church• ..................................... 929-9997Latter Day Saints• ...................................... 929-7123Light House Baptist• ..................................939-8536Nä‘älehu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple - •95-5693 Mamalahoa Hwy., Nä‘älehu, Hi 96772Sacred Heart• ...........................................929-7474United Methodist• .................................... 929-9949Christian Church Thy Word Ministry meets in Nä‘ähelu •Hongwanji, Sundays 10 a.m. ........................ 936-9114

OCEAN VIEWKahuku UCC• ........................................... 929-8630Ocean View Baptist Mission• ......................... 443-3731OV Evangelical Community Church• ................ 939-9089St. Judes Episcopal• .................................. 939-7000Divine Faith Ministries• ..............................929-8570 (non-denominational) meets Ocean View Community Center 10 am Sundays, Children, Youth, Bible Study. Call for more information .Church of Christ• .......................................928-0027 Back to the Bible! 9A.M., Bible class studying Romans. Worship 10A.M. Expository lessons from N.T. Books

Ka‘ū Parishes Celebrate the Life of Saint DamienPāhala parish celebrated the canoniza-

tion of Father Damien on Oct. 21 at Holy Rosary in Pāhala. The service followed the canonization of Damien in Rome on Oct. 11 when he became a saint.

Damien, who was born in Belgium in 1840 and named Joseph De Veuster, was known for the time he spent in the late 1800s in Hawai‘i. He cared for leprosy – Hansen’s disease – victims, who were sent aboard boats from all the Hawaiian islands to live in isolation at the settlement of Kalawao on the Kalaupapa peninsula of Moloka‘i. Some of these victims of Hansen’s disease came from Ka‘ū.

Father Joel, who serves the two Ka‘ū Catholic churches in Ka‘ū, told the parishio-ners that Damien, who eventually contracted leprosy and died on Moloka‘i, is an inspira-tion in today’s world that is “filled with un-belief” and faith that is “watered down. The lack of concern for humanity is growing,” said Father Joel.

He noted that Damien was not caring for himself so he could care for others. “He soaked his hands in a common bowl with the lepers, and he smoked with the lepers.” Father Joel encouraged everyone to look at Damien as an example. “We see what God

are taking the relic from church to church throughout the Hawaiian islands and to its final resting place at Our Lady of Peace Ca-thedral in Honolulu, with a mass with Bish-op Larry Silva and an interfaith service at Iolani Palace on Nov. 1.

The Ka‘ū churches printed a narrative of Damien’s life in Hawaiʻi:

Joseph De Veuster was born in Tremeloo, Belgium in 1840. Like his older brother Pamphile, Joseph became a priest in the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts. Pamphile was to serve as a missionary in the far distant Sandwich Islands, but when it came for him to depart he was too ill to go. His brother Joseph went in his place.

He arrived in Honolulu on March 19, 1864. There he was ordained in the Cathe-dral of Our Lady of Peace on May 31 and took the name of Damien. His first calling was on the Big Island of Hawai‘i, where he spent eight years. He often traveled great distances to minister to the people of his districts of Puna, followed by Kohala and Hamakua. In 1873 he learned of the need for priests to serve the 700 Hansen’s disease victims confined on the island of Moloka‘i. He and three other priests volunteered to go

Father Damien, pg. 18

George Lanakilakeikiahialiʻi Na‘ope Loved Ka‘ūGeorge Lanakilakeikiahialiʻi Naʻope,

founding father of the Merrie Monarch Festival, loved Ka‘ū. He held one of his last recording sessions at Pāhala Plantation House, brought his hālau there to perform free for the community and played Nāʻālehu Theatre during some of its last great days of entertainment.

Naʻope composed songs for this place, including Ka Nani A ʻO Ka‘ū and Punaluʻu.

Perhaps one of his best offerings to the community was his gift of hula to Kumu Hula Lori Lei Shirakawa, of Wai‘ōhinu. He

and Rae Fonseca, who also studied under Naʻope, were her kumu and Lori Lei, in turn, teaches hundreds of students of all ages.

Naʻope honored Lori Lei by com-ing to her Hoʻike this July, with many Ka‘ū residents and dancers attending and performing.

Keoki Kahumoku, who teaches at the Boys & Girls Clubs in Ka‘ū and hosts his music workshops here, said it was Na‘ope who first inspired him to spend time with students in Ka‘ū, first at Nāʻālehu Theatre, and expanding to Pāhala.

Naʻope passed away on Oct. 26 at Keo-kaha at the age of 81. A viewing is set for

Friday, Nov. 6 in the evening. A memorial celebration of his life will be held on Satur-day, Nov. 7 in the morning - both at Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo.

Ka Nani A ʻO Ka‘ūby George Lanakilakeikiahialiʻi Naʻope

Ke ‘ike aku wauKa nani a‘o Ka‘ūMe ka beauty a‘o wai ‘o PalahemoAloha no ‘o Ka‘ū

Nanea i ka ho‘oloheKa nalu nui e holu anaA he shua Kaulana BayAloha no ‘o Ka‘ū

Kaulana ‘o KalaeE kû nei eKa hale ipu kukui mâlamalamaAloha no ‘o Ka‘ū

‘Ike ‘ia mâkouWai ‘ahukiniMe ke one wai kaulanaAloha no ‘o Ka‘ū

Puana ka inoaKa nani a‘o Ka‘ūUa piha me ka hau‘oliAloha no ‘o Ka‘ū

Behold and seeAll this beauty here in Ka‘ūThe beauty of the water of PalahemoWith love an affection for Ka‘ū.

Relax and listen toThe waves that break at the beachI am sure is bay is KaulanaWith love and affection for Ka‘ū

Famous is KalaeAnd there standsThe lighthouse that shinesWith love and affection for Ka‘ū

Everyone was able to seeThe currents of AhukiniThis water current makes this point famousWith love and affection for Ka‘ū

This is the end of my songThe beauty of Ka‘uI am filled with happiness andWith love and affection for Ka‘ū

George Na‘ope and The Ka‘ū Calendar Publisher Julia Neal at Lori Lei’s Ho‘ike this summer. Photo by Lee Neal

is capable of doing; how God’s love is so awesome in Damien.”

The celebration involved the parish

visit of a relic of Damien. The relic, inside a curly koa box adorned with a maile lei, is Damien’s right heel bone. The faithful

by Julia Neal

Saint Damien, depicted in a painting at left, was honored by Father Joel at Ka‘ū parishes in October. Below right is a koa box with a relic of Damien, a bone from his heel.

Photos by H. Tobias and Julia Neal

by Julia Neal

Volume 8, Number 1 November 2009The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi

The Ka‘ū Calendar Page 17November, 2009www.kaucalendar.com

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The Big Island Invasive Species Com-mittee has expanded its field crew work from Wood Valley to the eastern Ka‘ū Forest Re-serve to control plume poppy, Macleaya cordata. Ka‘ū Forest Reserve was chosen to eradicate the invasive plants because it con-

Plume Poppy Control Expands in East Ka‘ū

The Ka‘ū Farm Bureau has re-elected its officers for the upcoming year. President is Chris Manfredi of Ka‘ū Farm & Ranch, which manages the coffee growing lands at Cloud Rest and Pear Tree above Pāhala. He is also founder of a new firm called Ka`u Local Products (see story on this page).

Vice President is Phil Becker, who grows Aikane Plan-tation Coffee on family lands between Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu. Secretary is Michelle Galimba, who produces Aloha ‘Āina Natural Beef with her family at Kuahiwi Ranch. Treasurer is Lorie Obra, who grows Rusty’s Hawaiian 100% Ka‘ū Coffee at Cloud Rest.

Board members Manuel Marques, Trini Marques, Leo Norberte and Gloria Camba all farm coffee at Cloud Rest and Pear Tree. Board member Jeff McCall and his family are in the nursery business in Wood Valley.

Becker, who attended a number of Farm Bureau meet-ings on O‘ahu on behalf of the Ka‘ū chapter in the past year, said that the Farm Bureau offers many opportunities to local members. Discounts on shipping costs and purchasing health insurance, farm supplies and equipment are available. The

Ka‘ū Farm Bureau Invites New Members, Elects OfficersFarm Bureau also lobbies in the state legislature on behalf of farmers.

All farmers, ranchers, nurserymen, landscapers and other people with an interest in agriculture throughout Ka‘ū are in-vited to join, said Becker. The minimum number of members required to maintain a local Farm Bureau chapter is 20. Ka‘ū established its first Farm Bureau chapter in 2008. Previously, Ka‘ū agriculturalists interested in the Farm Bureau joined the Hilo chapter.

Manfredi said that a schedule of meetings for the organiza-tion will soon be set. “Major initiatives will be designed to grow the organization, including membership and fundraising drives. “This organization belongs to the members. They will benefit from it what they put in. There is strength in numbers, and the efforts attached to those numbers will yield results. The more members that join, the more we will be able to accomplish as an organization.” He said the local chapter is currently working on buying Grain Pro bags at a discount for members.

For more information, contact Manfredi at 929-9550 or Becker at 808-927-2252. See www.hfbf.org.

Ka‘ū Local Products Receives GrantA new company, Kaʻū Local Products,

LLC, has received a $10,000 grant for a Com-munity Supported Agriculture pilot project. It was awarded by the Big Island Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc., which funded seven projects around the is-land. The money came from earmarks by Sen. Daniel Inouye for the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conserva-tion Service, which works with the Hawaiʻi Agricultural Development Program and the the Big Island Resource Conservation & De-velopment Council.

The Kaʻū representative on the Conser-vation & Development Council is Michelle Galimba. For more information on such grant programs for agriculture, call 933-6996.

The goal of the Ka‘ū Community Sup-ported Agriculture Pilot Project, said Man-fredi, “is to support and expand diversified, specialty agriculture in Ka‘ū by pursuing an alternative, high-margin, low-risk marketing strategy and distribution infrastructure. This project will also benefit urban dwellers by providing direct access to a source of high-quality, high-nutrient produce conveniently delivered.”

The grant was approved to fund a web-site with e-commerce capability for ordering; a marketing campaign using both convention-al media and low-cost alternative marketing venues; efficient processing and consumer-direct distribution system; and creation of a partnership with farmers to lower risk and in-crease return on production, Manfredi said.

“Since supply is limited, Ka‘ū’s ful-fillment of major markets is also limited,” Manfredi explained. “As you know, there is much talk about ag, but little growth in this sector. Hopefully, over time, as more markets emerge, more people will be willing to meet the demands of those markets.”

Ka‘ū farmers who wish to market their products via Ka‘ū Local Products can contact Manfredi at 929-9550.

“While this is brand new, there have been several farmers who have already ex-pressed strong interest in the program,” Man-fredi said.

tains some of the best-preserved native forest within the state’s Forest Reserve system.

The Ka‘ū Forest Important Bird Area, located on the southeastern flank of Mauna Loa, includes about 109 acres of native for-est, woodland, and shrub land extending from about 2000 to 8400 feet in elevation. Most of the bird area is on state land, but important habitat is also found on land owned by Volca-noes National Park, The Nature Conservancy and Kamehameha Schools.

The Ka‘ū forest area supports one of the most important remaining concentrations of endemic Hawaiian birds, including endan-gered ‘Akiapola‘au, Hawai‘i Creeper, Akepa and ‘Io – the Hawaiian hawk. The popula-tions of ‘Akiapola‘au, Hawai‘i Creeper, and ‘Akepa are the second largest in the state. The area also supports relatively large populations

of ‘I‘iwi, Oma‘o, ‘Elepaio, ‘Apapane, ‘Amakihi and Pueo.

BIISC public outreach specialist

Chris Manfredi is the newly re-elected President of the Ka‘ū Farm Bureau, manager of Ka‘ū Farm & Ranch and founder of the new company Ka‘ū Local Products, LLC. He was featured on the cover of Agriculture Hawaiʻi, the publication of the Hawaiʻi Farm Bureau after helping establish a Farm Bureau chapter for Ka‘ū.

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How To Use This Map: Hold this map over your head so that the northern horizon points toward the northern horizon on the Earth. For best results, use a red flashlight to illuminate the map. Use this map at about 10:00 p.m. early in the month, 9:00 p.m. mid-month, and 8:00 p.m. late in the month. *Map provided by Bishop Museum Plan-etarium. Pre-recorded information: (808) 848-4136; Web site: www.bishopmuseum.org/plane-tarium. Podcast: feeds.feddburner.com/bishopmuseum; Email: Hokupaa@bishopmuseum.orgLew Cook operates a modest size computerized telescope that looks deep into space from Pāhala. He emails measurements of his images and research to astronomers. For more information, go to his website: www.lewcook.com/pahala.htm.

Stars over Kaʻū November 2009by Lew Cook

lawao, others came to help. A number of priests spent various lengths of time. In 1886 Joseph Dutton arrived, followed in 1888 by Mother Marianne Cope and two of her sisters from the Order of St. Francis. They, along with four Brothers of the Sacred Heart who arrived in 1895, carried Damien’s work into the next century.

Father Damien had lived in Kalawao 12 years when it was confirmed he had con-tracted Hansen’s disease. Although the dis-ease is not highly contagious, Damien had not been careful about hygiene. Over the years he had done nothing to separate him-self from his people. He dipped his fingers in the poi bowl shared with other patients. He shared his pipe. And he did not always wash his hands after bandaging open sores.

Damien was 49 years old when he died April 15, 1889 at Kalawao with Mother Marianne at his bedside. Shortly before his death, he wrote his brother Pamphile. “I am gently going to my grave. It is the will of God, and I thank Him very much for letting me die of the same disease and in the same way as my lepers. I am very satisfied and

very happy.” He was buried in the cemetery next to his church, St. Philomena. The people of Kala-wao had lost their strongest voice.

Damien’s death was widely noted throughout Hawai‘i and in Europe. As the years passed, his life of devotion served to inspire thousands. Be-cause Kalaupapa remained an iso-lation settlement and the world could not come to his church and grave, Damien’s remains were ex-humed in 1936 and reburied at Louvain, Bel-gium. In 1995 a relic of his right hand was returned to his original grave at Kalawao, to the great joy of Kalaupapa and the rest of Hawai‘i.

Damien’s life of service to the sick and outcast continues to serve as an inspiration, Father Joel told those who came to honor the saint in churches of Ka‘ū.

Father Damien, cont. from pg. 16

Jupiter is in the southwestern sky by chart time. It is about one third of the way to the Zenith at 9 p.m. on the 15th (10 p.m. on the first or 8 p.m. on the 30th). Mars will rise after 11 p.m., just about the time Jupiter sets. Rising later in the night is the planet Saturn, and just as dawn breaks comes Venus.

The sky is dominated by birds and fish-es this month. The first of these deserves an exception because, although it swims in the sea, it is a mammal. It is Cetus (the Whale) and you can find it by looking east of the me-ridian in the southern and southeastern sky. Much smaller (and not shown on the chart) is the Dolphin - Delphinium. We touched on it previously. There are three fish depicted in the sky. The western one, with a bright star in its mouth, is the first star to have one of its planets directly imaged - by the Hubble Space Telescope. The rest of the stars are fainter and lie to the west. The name of this constellation is Pisces Australis - the South-ern Fish.

The other fishy constellation is simply named Pisces - the Fishes. The stars in it are faint - as faint as those in Pisces Australis,

and they are shown on the chart. Included in the inset are stars of Pisces Australis.

Grus, the Crane, is flying up from the south. Next to it is the Phoenix, the resur-rected bird from the flames of its own nest. It does not contain many bright stars. Con-trast this with either Cygnus or Aquila, both easily recognizable with many bright stars.

Date Sunrise SunsetNov. 07 6:26 5:46Nov. 14 6:29 5:43Nov. 21 6:33 5:42Nov. 28 6:38 5:42Dec. 05 6:42 5:44

The shape of Earth’s orbit causes a vari-ation in the time of sunrise and sunset. We are approaching perihelion in January.

MoonFull Moon Nov. 2Last Quarter Nov. 9New Moon Nov. 16First Quarter Nov. 24Full Moon Dec. 1

in succession. Damien was the first, and soon he was

on a boat carrying cattle and 50 patients bound for Kalawao. Damien was the most famous, but not the first caregiver or reli-gious worker to arrive at Kalawao. He fol-lowed Congregational ministers, Catholic priests, Mormon elders, and family and friends of patients who went voluntarily to Kalawao to help. Slowly, Kalawao became a place to live rather than a place to die, for Father Damien offered hope. He spoke the Hawaiian language. Assisted by patients, he built houses, constructed a water system and planted trees. He also organized school bands and choirs. He provided medical care for the living and buried the dead. He ex-panded St. Philomena Catholic Church.

Not a retiring personality, Damien did not hesitate to badger the Hawaiian govern-ment and his church for more resources. These efforts attracted worldwide attention, resulting in a heightened awareness of the disease and the plight of its victims.

During Father Damien’s years at Ka-

Artist Dietrich Varez designed this for the canonization of Damien. It will go on display at Christmas in the Country. See story on page 21.

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Keeping HealtHy in Ka‘ūVolume 6, Number 11 November, 2009a Journal of Good health, Food and Fitness

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“Nursing homes all over the country are transforming themselves into places that are less like a hospital and more like a home en-vironment,” said Ka‘ū Hospital administra-tor Merilyn Harris. Staff at the hospital has been on a mission to transform the long-term care unit for several years now and wants to share the good news of improvements and changes with the community.

It started with the renovation of the long-term care rooms when Director of Nursing Nona Wilson and her family stayed one weekend to renovate a room. From there the “adopt a room” trend spread and community donations have helped make it possible to transform several rooms with new paint, curtains, lighting, and fixtures. Families are encouraged to bring in a piece of furniture from home to decorate their

Ka‘ū Hospital Long-Term Care Makes a Culture Change

loved one's room.“It is critical that we remember that we

work in the home of our residents. They don’t live in our workplace. That’s an im-portant concept,” said Harris. “We appreci-ate all the help from the community that has helped us to improve the quality of life for our residents.” The Ka‘ū Hospital Chari-table Foundation continuously raises funds to support these improvements. Members of ʻO Ka‘ū Kākou have been a major source of volunteer labor as has the Volcano Rotary.

Wilson said that “Rotary took on trans-formation of the day activities room as a project a couple of years ago and the posi-tive change has been wonderful.” Wilson is now hoping to create raised flowerbeds built in the lanai of the long-term care facility so residents can enjoy gardening.

Other changes have to do with behavior in the long-term care facility. When people come to visit, the hospital asks them to report to the nurses’ station first so that staff can check with the resident to see if they are ready for visitors at that time. “We treat our residents as if they are our own parents. We are not try-ing to limit visitors, but want to grant them (residents)

At the Old Pāhala Clubhouse:Starting October 13!Ball & Pilates - Tuesdays 3:30 p.m.At the Ocean View Community Center:Interval Class w/Balls, Weights & Pilates - Mondays & Wednesdays 8:30 a.m.Aerobics w/muscle toning - Thursdays 5:00 p.m.

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‘O Ka‘ū Kākou, a local non-profit or-ganization, is calling all volunteers to help with their projects. Members are involved in a number of activities that benefit se-niors and the community around Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu. Call Raylene Moses at 323-2901 to help.

One of the projects involves spending two hours at a time at an elderly person’s house installing grab bars and railings. Member Wayne Kawachi said the idea is “preventative maintenance…safety issues are our priority because even if someone is healthy today, it’s better to plan ahead; once you get hurt it’s too late.”

Although OKK’s main mission is “eco-nomic development to make Ka‘ū economi-cally viable,” the organization commits most

‘O Ka‘ū Kākou: Volunteers, Bears & Helping the Elderly

of its time to community service. OKK does not accept payment for these projects that cost upwards to $200, but will accept dona-tions to the organization to help buy sup-plies. Other activities include maintaining local cemeteries like the ones at the entrance to Pāhala and Nā‘ālehu, as well as helping the Boys & Girls Club and Ka‘ū Hospital.

One of the latest projects is partnering with Bears of the World to hand out stuffed bears to kids and adults who may need some stress relief at the Bay Clinic and Ka‘ū Hos-pital. “The bears seem to be comforting and have been quite a success. Nurses have been giving them to X-ray, ER and Clinic patients. We sure appreciate it,” said RN Sharon Allcorn.

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The Kaʻū Rural Health Community Association, Inc. will hold a membership meeting on Monday, Nov. 30 at 5 p.m. at the Pāhala Community Center. Keynote speaker will be Dr. Elizabeth Tam, a pulmonlogist with the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of Medicine who di-rects the Hawaiʻi Island Children’s Lung Assessment Study Vog Program. She will talk about the HICLASS program and her collaboration with KRHCAI to expand vog research in Kaʻū.

Kekuhi Kanahele, of Hawaiʻi Com-munity College, will give the pule and talk about the distance learning Hawaiian Studies

Lung Health, Learning, H1N1 on Rural Health Agendaprogram available at KRHCAI headquarters at the Kaʻū Resource and Distance Learning Center in Pāhala.

Aaron Ueno, of the state Department of Health, will inform the public about the H1N1 Pandemic, vaccinations and Medical Reserve Corp.

Kaʻū Hospital Administrator Merilyn Harris will present a Critical Access Hospital update. Vicki Belloumini, a planner with the Hawaiʻi County Office of Aging, will speak about the Adult & Disabilities Resource Cen-ter and CNA mentoring.

Also on hand will be Nicole Moore, Exec. Director of Ke Anuenue Area Health

Education Center, who will update members about their collaboration with KRHCAI, which includes monthly health and wellness programs available at the Kaʻū Resource and Distance Learning Center via video teleconferencing.

Kaʻū Community Police Officer Dane Shibuya will offer information about child passenger safety and the Community Police Program.

Hawaiʻi County Fire Department’s Ralph Yawata will speak about Community Emer-gency Response Training and Prevention Programs, while Quince Mento, of Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense will relate the results of Kaʻū Disaster Preparedness surveys.

Informational poster boards about the CNA Mentoring Program, Child Passenger Safety, Hawaiʻi Community College/Dis-tance Learning Program, Ke Anuenue Area Health Education Center, Dept. of Health

H1N1 Pandemic, Parent Guide, HMSA On-Line Guide and Stanford University Chronic Disease Self Management Workshops will be on display.

Graduates of KRHCAI’s pilot CNA pro-gram will offer free blood pressure testing, while Ke Anuenue AHEC will conduct glu-cose screening.

Updates on KRHCAI programs will be given, and new KRHCAI board members will be elected.

Hundreds of dollars in door prizes will be given away and pupu, will be served.

Members and non-members are encour-aged to come to the meeting to learn more about recent KRHCAI activity.

Anyone interested in serving or nominat-ing someone to serve on the KRHCAI board should contact 928-0101 or email tonya.ozone@gmail.com for information prior to the meeting.

Long-term care, pg. 20

Mildred Andrade, of Nā‘ālehu, feels safe with new handrail provided by OKK. Photo by India Young

Four-year-old Roxanne Eder enjoys a new teddy bear from the Ka'u Clinic.

Photo by Nalani Parlin

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Long-term care, cont. from pg. 19

Marques Honored for Community Health WorkKaʻū Rural Health Community Association Executive Director Jessie Marques (center) recently received a koa clock and plaque for a Lifetime Contribution Award from the Hawai‘i State Rural Health Association. Presenting the award was Judy Mikami (left), Hawaiʻi State Rural Health Association President. Right of Marques are HSRHA board members Mae Akamine and Cash Lopez. In the back row are Scott Daniels, Dept. of Health Flex Coordinator; Nona Wilson, Kaʻū Hospital Director of Nursing; Merilyn Harris, Kaʻū Hospital Administrator; Alan Parker, Hawaiʻi County Office of Aging Executive Director; Beth Landon, National Rural Health As-sociation President; and Kelley Withy, HSRHA Vice-President.

The Hawaiʻi State Rural Health Asso-ciation honored Jessie Marques, of Pāhala, with it’s first-ever Lifetime Achievement award. HSRHA President Judy Mikami presented Marques, Hawaiʻi Island Rural Health Association President and Kaʻū Ru-ral Health Community Association Execu-tive Director, with a koa clock and plaque recognizing her commitment to promoting rural health in Hawaiʻi. The award was pre-sented at the HSRHA’s 13th Annual Meet-ing which was held concurrently with the 9th Annual Hawaiʻi Medicare Rural Hospi-tal Flex Conference, a training and conven-tion geared toward Hawaiʻi’s critical access hospitals. Also attending were Kaʻū Hospi-tal Administrator Merilyn Harris and Direc-tor of Nursing Nona Wilson.

Marques was chosen for her “strong, passionate, convincing advocate to improve the access and resources for appropriate and quality health care services for people liv-ing in rural and remote areas in our State of Hawaiʻi,” said Mikami. Marques has served as the Hawaiʻi Island Rural Health Associa-tion President since 2004 and also served as the State Rural Health Association President for four years. She also sat on the National Rural Health Association Community Mem-bership and Policy Committee from 2004 to 2008.

Mikami noted that Marques was inte-gral in keeping the Kaʻū Hospital from be-ing closed over ten years ago because of increasing costs and decreasing reimburse-

Marques Earns Lifetime Awardments. She headed a grass-roots effort in Kaʻū to save the hospital and worked with the State Office of Rural Health to have Kaʻū designated as the first critical access hospital in the state, which increased the re-imbursement rate in certain areas of health care and ultimately prevented closure.

Following the success with the hospi-tal, Marques continued to pursue solutions to concerns Kaʻū residents had voiced for a healthy community and established the Kaʻū Rural Health Community Association, Inc. the first rural health community asso-ciation in the nation.

Marques has lobbied for the passage of bills related to improving health care in ru-ral areas and visited the state legislature and helped sponsor a legislators’ education day on rural health issues. Most recently, Sena-tors Russell Kokubun, Dwight Takamine, and Josh Green and OHA Trustee Bob Lind-sey invited Marques to participate in their Olelo video series, video-taped discussions with community resource people to edu-cated the legislature and community about pressing health care issues. Marques shared the success of the KRHCAI’s pilot Certified Nurses Aide training program in Kaʻū dur-ing a topic session focused on health care workforce development programs. On the Big Island the discussion will be aired on Na Leo Public Access Television.

Harris said she was pleased to see Marques recognized because “ she gives so much of herself.”

respect by checking with them first,” said Harris.

“We are also very careful with respect to the infections,” said Harris, noting that when people bring children to the hospital who are not feeling well, they are putting residents at risk. “The elderly are very sus-ceptible to colds and influenza,” she said, adding that with the current concern about influenza and particularly H1N1, staff must be especially protective of those who are more vulnerable. “That’s why we require everyone to wash their hands prior to enter-ing the hospital.”

The changes and improvements are part of a “culture change within the hospital and the culture of taking care of long term care residents. We are thinking different… we are treating their environment as if it is their home, because it is,” said Harris.

To help collect input, Nurse Barbara McBeath has been asking her colleagues, “what does home mean to you?” Many said

that freedom to eat and shower when they wanted is something that would bring the comfort of home into the long-term care facility.

“It’s challenging to give 16 people free-dom. It basically means giving them choices to do what they want to do and when. Har-ris expressed appreciation for the van that was bought by the community for the hos-pital, noting that residents have been enjoy-ing trips to ‘Imiloa, the zoo, the beach, and macadamia nut farms. “The van has made an incredible difference, and the residents love it…they have more freedom to enjoy their lives,” said Harris.

Harris attributed many of the changes to Wilson, who has spearheaded the long-term care improvements. Wilson has been asking her staff, “What changes would you like to see to make it a more comfortable, welcoming environment for everyone?”

More information or to volunteer call 928-2050.

An American Red Cross Certified Nurse Aide class will be offered in Kaʻū in the near future. Kaʻū Rural Health Community As-sociation is coordinating the class to be held at the Kaʻū Resource and Distance Learning Center in Pāhala. The class is limited to ten

Certified Nurses Aid Class Coming Upparticipants who will engage in 150 hours of classroom and clinical training. Clinical work will be held at the Kaʻū Hospital. Any-one interested should call program coordi-nator Jessie Marques at 928-0101.

In October Tūtū and Me Traveling Pre-school treated its families and students to a free family fun day at Waiʻōhinu Park, with a bouncer and huge inflatable slides, shave ice, food, games and learning activities. The mobile preschool, a free childhood and care-giver education program, is held from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. every Monday and Wednesday at Discovery Harbour Community Center and every Tuesday and Thursday at Ocean

Tūtū & Me Moves to Nā‘ālehu & Ocean ViewView Community Center. Starting Dec. 2, the program will move from its Discovery Har-bour site to the Nāʻālehu Community Center. Teacher Tori Kaeo said she hoped the new central location would allow more families without transportation to take advantage of the program. Newcomers are invited to stop by for a look-see or to call 929-8571 for more information and application.

Ka‘ū Hospital has earned Five Stars, the highest rating possible for its long-term care facility. The rating is noted on Medicare’s website called Nursing Home Compare where people looking for long-term care fa-cilities can enter locations and see informa-tion about hospitals and nursing homes that provide long-term care. Last year, Ka‘ū Hos-pital earned a four- star rating.

“When you think how old our facility is and how limited we are in funds, it is a real testament to our staff for the loving profes-sional care they provide and to the commu-nity whose support enabled us to make a host of improvements in the quality of life for our residents,” said Hospital Administrator Meri-

Five Stars for Ka‘ū Long-Term Carelyn Harris.

The Star Rating was originated after the adoption of the Omnibus Reconcilia-tion Act of 1987, a nursing home reform law, and more recent quality improvement campaigns such as the Advancing Excel-lence in America’s Nursing Homes, a co-alition of consumers, health care providers, and nursing home professionals.

Nursing home ratings are taken from the following three sources of data: health inspections, staffing and quality measures.

Thanksgiving Dinner for long-term residents and their families will be held on Nov. 25 at Ka‘ū Hospital.

Volume 8, Number 1 November 2009The Good News of Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi

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VOLCANO ART CENTER967-8222 • volcanoartcenter.org

Meet at Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus(19-4074 Old Volcano Road at corner of Kalanikoa

in Volcano Village, just off Hwy 11)

Please bring a rain jacket, as walk takes place rain or shinealong a gravel & dirt trail. No advance reservations needed.

1 hour guided walk on easy 1/7 mile loop trail

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ka pepa vOLcaNO

Christmas, pg. 23

Jeanella and Kehaulani Keopuhiwa teach how to use many of the plants found throughout Hawai‘i Is-land for common ail-ments as well as harvest-ing protocols at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani campus on Saturday, Nov 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. They begin the day by sharing their genealogy, offering a family legacy of tradi-tional Hawaiian healing arts passed down from their grandfather, Henry Allen “Papa” Auwae. The couple then shares traditional Hawaiian la‘au lapa‘au (herbal medicine) practices, emphasizing the spiri-tual component, harvesting, and preparation of beneficial la‘au (herbs).

“Medicines are gathered from the moun-tain to the sea. They cannot all be found in one place,” explains Jeanella. In a table presentation the Keopuhiwas present many dried and fresh la‘au gathered from various

Volcanoes Institute, a program of Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, is sponsoring two events this month. Bota-nist Tim Tunison leads a day of exploring Park Plants: From Largest to Smallest on Wednesday, Nov. 10. Partners in Protection takes place on Saturday, Nov. 21. For this event, the Institute, The Nature Conservan-cy and natural resource manager Eldridge

Thanksgiving weekend, November 27 through 29 marks the return of the annual Volcano Village Artists Hui Studio Tour & Sale. This year’s tour includes 17 artists showing their work at seven studios throughout the Village, of-fering visitors the oppor-tunity to meet the artists and view a wide variety of artworks on display and available for purchase.

Artists spends months in preparation producing various artworks, includ-ing ceramics, paintings, mixed media sculptures, quilts, hand-blown glass, photography, prints, fiber art, ethnic textile clothing and jewelry. The variety and high artistic standards of the Volcano Village Artists Hui, paired with the picturesque settings of each studio nes-tled in the lush rainforest of Volcano Village ensures an unforgettable experience.

Each year there is some-thing new and exciting. Ded-icated to the belief that art is needed more than ever dur-ing times of economic challenge, many of the artists are creating smaller, more affordable works of art especially for this sale, while maintaining their usual high quality and distinct styles.

The Volcano Village Art Studio Tour & Sale prom-ises, as always, to be an enjoyable and memorable event, including the chance to win one of seventeen artworks specially created by the art-ists. Maps for the tour will be avail-able at local busi-

Auwae ‘Ohana La‘au Lapa‘au Workshopisland habitats -- such as alae‘a, awa, koli, kukui, olena, and popolo. In a hands-on

activity participants prepare and apply an easy treatment for bruises, sprains, and inflammation.

The later por-tion of the workshop is devoted to becom-ing familiar with how some of these la‘au appear and grow in the wild, with the Niaulani forest as the living classroom. Lastly, the Keopuhi-was provide general information about the medicinal importance

of plants that are native to Hawai‘i -- such as mamaki, olapa, ‘ohi‘a, and i‘e i‘e -- and found in the old-growth forest.

The workshop fee is $60, and financial aid is available. For more information and to register, call 967-8222 or visit www.volca-noartcenter.org.

23rd Annual Volcano Village Art Studio Tour & Sale

nesses on Old Volcano Road. Studio hours for all three days of the tour – Friday, Satur-

day, and Sunday – are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Artists Hui members participating in this year’s tour are Lisa Louise Ad-ams (paintings, quilts, pottery), Mag Barnaby (prints, paintings), Pam Barton (fiber works and more), Cynee Gillette-Wenner (ethnic textiles, clothing and accessories), Mary Goodrich (photog-raphy), Emily Herb (pot-tery and sculptural clay

vessels), Zeke Israel (raku, jewelry), Chiu Leong (por-celain teaware), Liz Miller (mixed media sculpture and paintings), Michael and Mis-ato Mortara (hand blown art glass), Ira Ono (fine arts, ex-quisite gifts), Debra Serrao (paintings, collage), Randy Takaki (wood sculpture) and Erik Wold (high-fired functional pottery), along with guest artists Meidor Hu (mixed media) and Susumu Sakaguchi (paintings).

For more information, contact Zeke Israel at 775-9931 or zekeart@hawaiiantel.net or Emily Herb at 987-3472 or eherb@hawaii.rr.com.

Institute Events Focus on Plants and CultureNaboa visit the mountains of Ka‘ū for a day of learning about this region’s unique plants and culture. Both programs have lim-ited enrollment. For more information, visit fhvnp.org, call 985-7373 or email admin@fhvp.org. The programs are made affordable through a grant from the Hawaiian Tourism Authority.

Volcano Artists Hui member Liz Miller with her mixed media ‘Alala sculpture.

November 27 - 29 Friday, Saturday

& Sunday, 10am - 4pm

Maps for the Studio Tour will be available at local businesses.

For more information, contact (808) 987-3472

The Volcano Village Artists Hui cordially invites you to

the 23rd Annual Art Studio

Tour & Sale

Volcano Art Center kicks off the holi-day season when dozens of Hawai‘i artists and artisans display and sell their works over the last two weekends of this month. The tradition called Christmas in the Coun-try takes place Saturday and Sunday, Nov.

Christmas in the Country Begins on Nov. 21 at VAC21 and 22 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 27 through 29.

Children and adults are invited to enjoy the festive atmosphere and colorful decora-tions throughout the final weeks of 2009. At this time of year, Volcano Art Center Gal-

lery maintains the atmosphere of an old-fashioned Christmas in the 1877 historic building replete with a fire in the fireplace and a tree with all the trimmings. The Gal-lery carries island-inspired gift items, orna-ments and home decorations made by art-

ists and artisans only for the holiday season, including some that are Volcano Art Center exclusives. The Gallery is open daily, except Christmas day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

VAC’s Tenth Annual Invitational

Volcano Artists Hui member Ira Ono with one of his pit-fired masks. Keopuhiwas display uses of healing

plants.

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Parvo is a deadly virus that we see very commonly in pets in the Ka‘ū area. The vi-rus most often affects puppies, and causes severe vomiting and bloody diarrhea. If the infection isn’t treated very aggressively, it can rapidly lead to dehydration and death. The saddest part of the death of any puppy from parvovirus infection is that the dis-ease is almost 100 percent preventable with proper vaccination and a few extra precautions.

The virus that causes parvo is espe-cially difficult to deal with because it is very hard to kill once it is out in the envi-ronment. The virus can live for years in the ground. Indoor areas where a sick dog has been can also be a problem because the vi-rus is resistant to many common disinfec-tants. The fact that the virus is so difficult to remove from the environment is one of the main reasons that we have to rely so heavily on vaccination to protect puppies from infection.

A common misunderstanding is that puppies will be protected after a certain number of vaccines – one, two, or three. Many puppies treated for parvo infection have had some number of vaccines, but the vaccines were not given appropriately to protect the puppy. Sometimes this can be from a problem with handling of over-the-counter vaccines. Vaccines are highly temperature-sensitive and need to be kept refrigerated until they are given. Tempera-tures that are either too warm or too cold anywhere along the course of the vaccine’s life from manufacturer to injection into the puppy can cause the vaccine to be inacti-

Protecting Your Pet from Parvovated and fail to protect the puppy.

Another cause for vaccines to fail is not giving enough of them, or not at the right times. Puppies need to be vaccinated starting at six to eight weeks of age and continuing every three to four weeks until they are at least 16 weeks old. For some puppies, this means they could need five vaccines. Another puppy might get three and be equally protected. No puppy is fully immune until after the last vaccine at 16 weeks of age, so they all need to avoid high-risk areas until after that time. High-risk areas are places where there is likely to be a lot of virus in the environment – prop-erties that have had dogs sick with parvo in the past, or public areas like pet stores, parks, or beaches where unvaccinated dogs might contaminate the area.

Adult dogs can also become infected with parvo if they don’t stay up to date with their vaccines. After the puppy series, the next vaccine is due around one year of age. After that, dogs should be evaluated with a yearly check-up for other health problems, and vaccines are given either yearly or ev-ery three years.

A last important point to understand is that “parvo shots” are vaccines that can only prevent, not treat, infection. If a puppy is already sick, giving a vaccine will most likely make it even sicker. Successful parvo treatment is intensive, and usually involves staying in the hospital for IV flu-ids and supportive care. Consult a veteri-narian as soon as you have a suspicion that your pet may be ill. Early signs are poor appetite, tired or depressed attitude, vomit-ing and diarrhea.

Informational displays on the park’s natu-ral history would be located in the pavilion, which would also be used for “educational activiities, parties, etc.,” the plan states. It would have a paved road, along with paved parking and campgrounds for up to 30 camp-ers. It would provide them with barbecue pits and composting toilets. Fees would be col-lected to camp there.

On the five acres, a “Discovery Garden” could be maintained in partnership with area schools, with specimens and information on native plants protected/restored in the park and along the coast, the plan says. A picnic area would be equipped with tables, lava rock BBQ pits, and a composting toilet.

Additional signage would be for fire and ocean safety, fishing and information.

The Coastal Park would be the starting point for hiking/biking trails along the coast-line to the north and south and to wilderness campgrounds. No showers or drinking water would be provided at the park; only irrigation water would be provided for the landscaping

and garden.Fencing the Estuary

The draft de-scribes Honuʻapo Es-tuary as a unique eco-system that would be protected through pres-ervation and restora-tion of native habitats for shorebirds and na-tive marine species. A

a wildland protected for local residents, more of a visitor destination experience or some-thing in between?

The draft divides the parkland into sev-eral areas:

Coastal Pavilion & Camping for 30Five acres would be set aside for a new

pavilion and facilities for a new Honu‘apo Coastal Community Park. It would be lo-cated on the Volcano side of the estuary – Honu‘apo fishponds – in an area that is now

accessible only by a dirt road and is frequented largely by pole fishermen and other people who go there for its re-mote, uncrowded and rugged beauty.

The plan for this Honu‘apo Coastal Community Park calls for building a large wooden multi-use pavilion, which it describes as being “the focal point of the park.” It would be constructed on elevated ground and six to eight feet above grade to provide a “sweep-ing view of Ka‘ū coast and hillsides.”

Honu‘apo Plan, cont. from pg. 1

This is a new column by Dr. Amber Ball of Ali`i Veterinary Hospital which is based in Kona with a satellite clinic in at Ocean View Town Center. She graduated from Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2007, and worked in small animal practice on Oʻahu before moving to the Big Island in March of 2009.

She treats dogs and cats in both the Kona and Ocean View offices. Her column is designed to be a source of useful information about health issues commonly seen in the Ka'u area. Anyone with questions about pet health can email her at dr.amber@alliivet.com.

Ka‘ū Pet Health

Kaʻū Community Police Officer Dane Shibuya was nominated as one of the Coun-ty of Hawaiʻi’s outstanding employees for 2008-2009 and recognized at an awards ceremony held in October at Nani Mau Gardens. Shibuya was given a certificate of commendation from Mayor Billy Kenoi and granted one full day of paid administrative

leave. “Your willingness to share your tal-ents and aloha in service to the community through your work goes well above and be-yond the normal call of duty,” wrote Kenoi. “Your loyalty, dedication, and exemplary service have contributed greatly to the suc-cess we have had in making our Big Island a better place to live.”

Community Officer Shibuya One of the TopMayor Billy Kenoi and Police Chief Kubojiri present Dane Shibuya with commendation.

by Amber Ball

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Houses for under $1000 for rent in Discovery Harbour, Green Sands and Ocean View. Contact Loyanne Coss, R.S., professional property manager with over 20 years expereince. 929-9999 or 854-7376. anncoss@kaurealty.com

New Real Estate Office open in the Ka‘u area. Serving Pahala, Na‘alehu, Waiohinu, Ocean View for all of your buying and sell-

Closes November 9, 2009Accountant I

Open - Until Vacancies are FilledSchool Crossing Guard

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator IIIWastewater Treatment Plant Operator IVWastewater Plant Working Supervisor IV

Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor IVWater Plant Electrician-Mechanic

County of Hawai`i...a great place to work!Recruitments open to everyone, including residents of the

State of Hawai`i and non-residents

Call our Job Hotline: 961-8618 or visit www.co.hawaii.hi.us for an application.

The County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.

County of Hawai`iJobs

PlumberPlumbing InspectorPolice Officer IProjects CoordinatorRecreation Technician IIISchool Crossing GuardSenior Clerk - StenographerSenior Lifeguard Water Plant Electrician-MechanicWater Safety Officer I (Beach)

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PACIFIC HORIZON PROPERTIES INC.

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ing needs. Contact Rollie J Litteral, Principal Broker at Royal Palm Properties, Inc. to discuss the market and your needs. Call 939-7377 to arrange an appointment.

Affordable home in Na‘alehu: three bedrooms, one and a half bath, laminate floors, new ceilings, manicured lawn. Asking $185,000. Contact Rollie J Litteral, PB at Royal Palm Properties, Inc., to arrange a private tour of the property. 939-7377.

Two homes on one lot and just asking $299,000. Green Sand Subdivision, with cement drive, gated entrances. Live in one and rent the other. Contact Rollie J Litteral, PB, at Royal Palm Properites, Inc to see the property. 939-7377.

Thinking of listing your property for sale? Royal Palm Properties, Inc. is willing to discuss with you the market and how to competitively price your property. Our comparable market analysis is unlike any other company. Call 939-7377 and ask for Rollie J Litteral, PB, of Royal Palm Properties. We have Higher Standards and offer Royal Treatment.

RENTALS AVAILABLE: Call Steve Murra,R(S), Rare Earth Properties 808-936-1579 Expert owner representation and management.

Discovery Harbour, 3 br, 2 bath, semi-furnished, on golf course, koi pond. $1650/mo. 808-870-5425.

Discovery Harbour, 3 br, 2 bath, custom home, unfurnished, on golf course, ocean view. Call 808-870-5425.

WE NEED HOUSES NOW! Ka‘ü Realty Property Management. 929-9999

Discovery Harbour - 3 bed/2 bath, 1,300 sq.ft. $1,200/utilities. 443-4725.

Mamalahoa Hwy, Ocean View. Commercial Building for Lease @ $1.95 per Sq. Foot. Call 929-9262

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DIGITAL SATELLITE TV! Over 200 video and audio channels. High Definition channels. Satellite High Speed Internet. Home Theater custom installs. DISH HAWAII 929-7233.

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HOME, RANCH & BUSINESS

Vacuum Cleaning Services. Uses own Kirby Sentria vacuum. 938-6681.

PLUMBING CONTRACTOR - License # C-26521, Mark Berkich Plumbing, 936-7778. Custom work, New and remodel.

NEED NEW SCREENS? We come to your home and business to custom tailor new screens for Windows, Doors, Sliders at an affordable price. Ka‘u's Mobile Screen Service. Built on site. Serving Kona to Volcano. Ben Hooper, 990-2406 or 939-7534.

FOR SALE

Wells Cargo Food Concession Wagon with counters, basin and other equipment. Closed bids taken from November 13 through November 31. Inspections by appointment beginning November 13. Call Kau Federal Credit Union Loan Department at 929-7334 for appointment and bid forms.

Macnut, Husk, Both Fresh and composted. Red and Dirty Cinders. Soil Mix. Delivered to your property. Bob Taylor 929-8112, 936-8623.

Page Else said that BIISC was alerted through an aerial survey contracted by Division of Forestry and Wildlife that plume poppy was beginning to spread into the Ka‘ū Forest Re-serve at the 3650-foot elevation level. BIISC has contracted for more remote sensing over-views of the Ka‘ū area with The Nature Con-servancy and DOFAW.

Else said “the plants form dense stands that aggressively compete with native veg-etation. When mature, trees are topped with a plume composed of clusters of thousands of flowers that each develop into a seed. The small black seeds have a red tip, which is at-tractive to birds, and thus the plant can spread quickly and widely. BIISC controls the plant by cutting and then treating with herbicide.

For more information about BIISC and plume poppy, visit www.bigislandisc.org.

Plume Poppy, cont. from pg. 17

Wreath Exhibit features one-of-a-kind wreaths in a variety of imaginative media, techniques and styles, from the whimsical to the classical. Collectors looking for truly original wreaths will want to be among the first to see, and choose from, the exhibit. The wreaths are on display from Nov. 21 through Jan. 3.

A members-only reception celebrating Christmas in the Country and a preview of the Wreath Exhibit takes place on Friday, Nov. 20 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members are among the first to view the full collection of wreaths and handcrafted decorations and gifts offered only during the holiday season. Attendees can become members that night.

Christmas, cont. from pg. 21 Also, everyone is invited to commemo-rate the anniversary of Volcano Art Cen-ter, which was founded in 1974, with a big birthday cake served on the first weekend of Christmas in the Country.

Dietrich Varez, VAC’s signature artist, signs books he has written and/or illustrat-ed, as well as his Hawaiiana prints, on Sat-urdays, Nov. 21 and 28, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. His latest prints celebrate the life and canonization of Father Damien.

Volcano Art Center Gallery is in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park next to the Visitor Center. Events are free, but park entrance fees apply. For more information, call 967-7565 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.

Nov. 19 at 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Fri-day, Nov. 20 at 9:30 a.m. After more design work, the Final Presentation will be on Satur-day, Nov. 21 at noon, and will include lunch for everyone.

Games for keiki will be provided during the Monday and Saturday sessions. And dur-ing the Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday night and Saturday sessions, participants will be eligible for lucky number prizes including $275 in gas and market coupons. The more times people are able to come out throughout the week will earn them more chances to win a Grand Prize of a $250 KTA gift certificate.

For more information go to www.kaucdp.info or call Ron Whitmore, of the county Planning Department, at rwhitmore@co.hi.us or 961-8137 or Leina‘ala Enos, Chair of the Steering Committee, at lenos@qlcc.org or 929-8641.

Charrette, cont. from pg. 23

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Honuÿapo Park Preliminary Draft Resources Management Plan

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northern portion of the Site

Park Management (M): Park maintenance and management warehouse and office

Paved access roads with speed bumps (consider greener paving options)

Ala Loa Trail Restoration (connect with Ala Kahakai) Figure 5-1: Draft Land Use Plan

The annual Jan. 1 Pāhala Fireworks Show, sponsored by local pyrotechnician Rodney Freitas and his Extreme Lighting and Sound, is being planned for its fourth year. The aerial fireworks display, which rivals that of larger communities in Hilo and Kona, is supported solely by do-nations and fundraisers in the Ka‘ū community.

The show lasts more than 15 minutes and includes aerial displays of colorful images such as chrysanthemums, palms and peonies launched as high as 200 feet into the night sky.

Fireworks are launched from the old hospital grounds between Maile and Huapala Streets in the heart of Pāhala at sundown on New Year’s Day. Anyone wanting to help out can call 928-6142 or 987-8918.

Fundraising Starts for New Year’s Fireworks

Honu‘apo Plan, cont. from pg. 22“predator excluder fence” would be constructed around much of the estuary. A trail around the front of the estuary would be for bird/nature viewing and education. Management would include estab-lishment of a “limited take zone” for fishing and prohibition of gillnets.

Native plants would be restored in wetland ar-eas and along the edges of the estuary.

Preservation through ConcealmentIn areas of archaeology, which are described

as rich native Hawaiian sites, motorized vehicle ac-cess would be prohibited, and preservation would be assisted by concealment, the draft says.

Wilderness Camp AreaBetween the Honuʻapo Coastal Community

Park and the estuary would be a new “Wilderness Camp Area” for nine campers. The draft says the area has “beautiful vistas of the ocean and Pohina cliffs and provides campers with a more unique wilderness feel than at more developed park areas.” It would be located close to the shoreline, have bar-beque pits and a nearby composting toilet. There would be a fee for camping. Road access would be limited to maintenance and emergency vehicles.

Mountain Bikes, Dogs on LeashFor the coastal zone along most of the shore,

the draft calls for preservation and restoration of native vegetation and shoreline habitats; pedestrian and all-terrain bicycle access on designated trails; and dogs allowed on leash. Fishing and gather-ing would be allowed with appropriate gear type and following seasonal kapu (ban). Motorized ve-hicles would be banned, but parking for coastal zone access would be provided at the end of Mill Ditch Road.

More Infrastructure for WhittingtonWhittington Beach Park would retain ex-

isting uses of picnicking and camping. Educa-tional displays on Honuʻapo’s plantation history and the estuary would be added.

New infrastructure would include a large open pavilion in the center of the park, at the end of the large concrete foundation, currently used as parking lot. It would include education-al displays on the sugar industry and tsunami history of Honuʻapo, as well as information on the unique habitat and species of Honuʻapo Estuary.

Informational displays on fishing regula-tions in the estuary and along the coast would be created. Additional signage would be for fire and ocean safety. At the south end of Whitting-ton, the two smaller pavilions would be replaced by one larger, open pavilion. The third pavil-ion would be retained, with more opening for views.

Additional park improvements would in-clude lava rock BBQ pits at picnic tables and a composting toilet.

Estuary Lookout on High PointAn estuary lookout would be constructed

on a high point of the park, near the coconut grove. Also suggested is possible restoration of the historic pier at south end of Whittington Park for pedestrian access and fishing.

Warehouse at HonuʻapoA park maintenance and management

warehouse would be built with office and store-room for maintenance equipment as well as gat-ed and fenced parking for maintenance crew ve-hicles. Camping permits would be purchased at the management office during designated hours.

Draft Plan on the WebThe full draft plan is expected to be post-

ed on the county website in mid-November at http://co.hawaii.hi.us/directory/dir_finance.htm#dir_pmd. For more information call Town-scape planner Agnes Topp in Honolulu at (808) 536-6999.

A Wilderness ZoneIn the Wilderness Zone, the land would be left “as is,” with fire-tolerant

propagation of native plants near hiking trails where appropriate. Hiking trails would be open to walkers, as well as all-terrain bicycles and dogs on leash. Inland hiking trails would double as fire control roads and could be used for emergencies and maintenance.

Draft Plan shows zones for protection and management, from wilderness to coastal and estuary, as well as places for more intensive use by people for picnicking and camping. Courtesy of Townscape