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Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Ka‘ū News Briefs Wednesday, March 7, 2018

Recent photo of Lua o Palahemo, the anchialine pond at Ka Lae, made famous in chants and songs. 
Photo from DHHL report
LUA O PALAHEMO IS ONE OF THE SPECIAL SITES noted in the South Point Management Plan, recently released by the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands. It is a popular recreational place, where locals and visitors get some sun and jump into a brackish pond fed by underground springs and ocean water. It is known for its rare anchaline shrimp, including ʻōpae ʻula and the endangered Vetericaris chaceorum. On the banks of Lua O Palahemo grow endangered Hawaiian plants such as the ʻōhai and the endemic nohu.
       Palahemo is within 710 acres designated as a National Historic Landmark by the federal government. According to the Cultural Impact Assessment of the Hawaiian Home Lands plan, the designation was given because the land "provides the longest and most complete record of human occupation in the Hawaiian Islands."
A New Zealand tourist photographed the sign warning people to
refrain from desecrating Lua O Palahemo. Photo by Richard Seaman
      The South Point Management Plan proposes "to improve the conditions in and around Palahemo by reducing vehicular access and discouraging recreational activities on motorbikes, ATVs, and trucks at South Point that have caused sedimentation from soil erosion. In addition, re-vegetating the vicinity of the pool with native plants will further prevent soil erosion at Palahemo."
     The report describes a visit to Palehemo with Hawaiian cultural practitioner and natural resources manager Nohea Ka‘awa, who shared the Hawaiian meaning of Palahemo. I ʻike ʻoe iā Kaʻū a puni, a ʻike ʻole ʻoe iā Palahemo, ʻaʻole ʻoe i ʻike iā Kaʻū. It means "If you have seen all Kaʻū, but have not seen Palahemo, you haven't seen Kaʻū." Another ʻōlelo noʻeau (proverb) is: I puni iā ‘oe o Ka‘ū a i ‘ike ‘ole ‘oe iā Palahemo, ‘a‘ohe nō ‘oe i ‘ike iā Ka‘ū. It means, "If you have been around Ka‘ū and have not seen Palahemo, you have not seen the whole of the Kaʻu District," Ka‘awa explained.
    Ka‘awa talked about the importance of taking care of the natural resources. "In our Hawaiian Culture, anything that gives us life is an Akua; water gives us life, fish gives us life, the air gives us life... In order for them to continue to sustain us, we need to feed that relationship by being responsible stewards of our resources."  Ka‘awa showed interviewers the yellow flowers scattered along the rim of the Palahemo pond and identified them as flowers of the endemic nohu plant, used in traditional Hawaiian medicine.
Nohu, an endemic Hawaiian flower, used in traditional Hawaiian medicine. 
Photo from botany.hawaii.edu
     The report states that Ka‘awa remembered seeing red ‘ōpae ‘ula (tiny native shrimp) at Palahemo when she was a child. Now the pond has a grayish-blackish shrimp, is seasonally wasp-infested, and the loosened dirt caused by vehicular access around the area enters Palahemo when it rains. The pond is heavily muddied and "quite a disgust to witness," she said.
     Palahemo is spiritually significant to many native Hawaiians. George Kalokalani Manuel, of Wai‘ōhinu - described in the report as a lineal and cultural descendent of the place, whose great-grandfather is buried at Kamā‘oa iwi kupuna at South Point - spoke to interviewers. "You can stand at Palahemo and see Kū Mauna," a mountain near Pāhala with a name associated with a Hawaiian water god. He said the mauka-makai connection between Palahemo and Ku Mauna "brings you closer to the gods." Boundaries of Ka‘ū with the Puna and Kona Districts are also visible from Palahemo. Many people say they can see the whole of Ka‘ū District from Palahemo.
      In addition to Lua O Palehemo, another significant site is Puʻu Aliʻi, which is a native Hawaiian burial ground. Another is Kalalea Heiau, a pre-Christian place of worship, which is historically said to be for men only. There are also canoe mooring holes - which are in multiple bays and sheltered places along the coastline, like at Māhana - and Lua Makalei, "a cave in the vicinity of the Barracks that is believed to have been used for sheltering and training warriors during Kamehameha the First's reign, serves as a habitat for the endemic pueo (Asio flammus sanwichensis), and contains burials," states the report.
     The ʻōlelo noʻeau (proverbs) can be read in the report from page 730.
     See March 3March 5, March 6, and future Ka‘ū News Briefs for more in the continuing series, covering the South Point Plan. See the 799-page plan online.

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Tommy Akin, during the Jan. 29 . Commission meeting. Photo from KLA video
NO ACCUSATION OF DRUG USE AND SALE AT KAʻŪ LEARNING ACADEMY was made by a speaker at the public meeting held by the Hawaiʻi State Charter School Commission at Discovery Harbour Association Hall on Jan. 29. The Kaʻū Calendar and Kaʻū News Briefs mistakenly paraphrased, after listening to video recording of the meeting, that Discovery Harbour resident Tommy Akin said that there was "drug use and sale at the school." Akin brought the error to the attention of The Kaʻū Calendar. Upon review, it is confirmed that he said, "And actually there are people known for dealing drugs within a mile of the school." The reporter regrets the error. See the video, here.

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A MOBILE SPAY AND NEUTER VEHICLE will travel the island, starting this summer, courtesy of Hawai‘i Island Humane Society. The aim is to spay and neuter pets for free or low-cost in remote areas of the Big Island, such as Ka‘ū, and to help combat the island's pet overpopulation.
     The Humane Society's Fund Development Director, Whitney Sickels, said $120,000 was raised to purchase the vehicle, surpassing their original $100,000 fundraising goal. The $100,000 will be matched by the Laurence H. Dorcy Hawaiian Foundation.
     "We had a few $5,000 and $10,000 donations, but really the bulk of them were from the community," said Sickels. "The overwhelming response and generosity from the community was inspiring because it really shows the community realizes we have this (pet) overpopulation problem and wants to help. The clinic is for the community and purchased by the community, so it was really nice to see that."
An example of how the new mobile spay and neuter mobile clinic will appear. Photo from HIHS
     Sickels said the 26-foot specialty vehicle cost just under $200,000, including shipping it from Ohio; the additional money raised will be used for vehicle maintenance, operational costs, and surgery costs. The vehicle will include two anesthesia machines, 25 kennels, and an array of supplies and medical equipment.
     The mobile clinic is expected to arrive at the Hilo port in late May or early June. Once here, it will be parked at easy-to-access areas.
     To involve the public, the Humane Society launches a photo contest March 12. Make a donation and submit a photo of a spayed or neutered pet. After a public voting for best photos, judges will pick four winners - two dogs and two cats. Winning pets will be professionally photographed and their images included on the side of the mobile clinic. All proceeds will go toward spay and neuter services. For more information, visit www.hihs.org.

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Lisa Ginoza, newly nominated chief judge, 
Intermediate Court of Appeals.
Photo from governor.hawaii.gov
APPOINTMENTS OF NEW JUDGES FOR THE INTERMEDIATE COURT OF APPEALS AND FIRST CIRCUIT COURT were announced Tuesday. Gov. Daid Ige appointed Lisa Ginoza as chief judge, Intermediate Court of Appeals, and James Ashford to the Circuit Court of the First Circuit.
He selected the nominees submitted by the Judicial Selection Commission. Both are subject to state Senate confirmation.
     Ige selected Ginoza to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Intermediate Court of Appeals Chief Judge Craig H. Nakamura, who retires this month. Ginoza has served on the Intermediate Court of Appeals as an associate judge since May 2010. She was previously first deputy attorney general at the Department of the Attorney General, and as a partner at McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon from 1990 to 2005.
James Ashford, newly nominated to the 
Circuit Court of the First Circuit.
 Photo from governor.hawaii.gov
     Ginoza is a graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law and Oregon State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in political science. She was also senior class president at Kailua High School where she was valedictorian for the Class of 1982.
     Ige selected Ashford to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of former Circuit Court Judge Rhonda A. Nishimura last year. Ashford has served as a District Court judge since 2013. He worked as an associate attorney and partner at Cades Schutte LLP for most of his career in private practice.
     Ashford is a graduate of Loyola Law School and Claremont McKenna College where he was on the wrestling team.

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Experience Hula Kahiko in an authentic outdoor setting
 with Kumu hula Pele Kaio presenting UNUKUPUKUPU 
on Mar. 10. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org
KUMU HULA PELE KAIO PRESENTS UNUKUPUKUPU with students of Unalua, in a Hula Kahiko performance on the kahua hula (platform) in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park on Saturday, Mar. 10, announces Volcano Art Center. Combining ancestral knowledge with the rigors of academia, Kaio of Hawaiʻi Community College and UNUKUPUKUPU dance from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
     "More than just the performative folk culture of Hawaiʻi, these dancers express hula as a process for deep inner reflection and analysis. Through hula they define and exercise their unique contribution to this world we live in," states the event description.
Learn about "all things hula" at a free 
cultural demonstration offered by 
Loke Kamanu and her ‘ohana on Mar. 
10. Photo from volcanoartcenter.org
     This performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center. For the series, hula hālau from across Hawai‘i are invited to perform each month. Hula Kahiko will be presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine, without electronic amplification. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats.
     The free program is supported in part by a grant from the County of Hawai‘i, Dept. of Research and Development, and the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, and individual funding from members of the Volcano Art Center's ʻohana. However, National Park fees apply. For more, see volcanoartcenter.org.

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CULTURAL SPECIALIST LOKE KAMANU AND HER ‘OHANA give a cultural demonstration of "all things hula," Nā Mea Hula, on Saturday, Mar. 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., announces the center. The demonstration will take place on the lānai of Volcano Art Center Gallery within Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. The once-a-month program is offered in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performance at the kahua hula. Kamanu and ‘ohana will share a variety of instruments, implements, and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. The demonstration is hands-on and family friendly. Free; park entrance fees apply. For more, see volcanoartcenter.org.

#NATM2018. Photo from Ka‘ū Athletics
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BOYS VOLLEYBALL AT HPA ON MONDAY saw another shining example of #NATM2018: "National Athletic Trainers Month 2018: Compassionate Care for All!!"
     The boys went to HPA for a set of JV and Varsity volleyball games on March 5. There, Heather Berry, Athletic Trainer for HPA, stepped up to take care of "our BVB." "We Thank You for keep our Athletes in The game!" shouted the tweet from @KauAthletics.
     Ka‘ū JV lost to HPA in a low-score game of 2 to 1.
     The Varsity teams played three games that day, with a couple of close games, though Ka‘ū did not score a win: 25 to 21, 25 to 20, and 11 to 25.
     See full Girls Softball and Boys Volleyball schedule, below.

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throughout Ka‘ū, from Miloli‘i through Volcano. Also available free on 
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KA‘Ū TROJANS SPORTS SCHEDULE
Girls Softball: Friday, Mar 9, @ Hawai‘i Prep
   Tuesday, Mar 13, @ Hilo
   Saturday, Mar 17 @ Konawaena
   Monday, Mar 19, KSH @ Ka‘ū
   Saturday, Mar 24 @ Kealakehe
   Saturday, Mar 31 @ Honoka‘a
   Monday, Apr 2, @ Kohala
   Saturday, Apr 7, Hawai‘i Prep @ Ka‘ū
   Monday, Apr 9, @ Pāhoa
   Wednesday, Apr 11 @ KSH
   Saturday, Apr 14, Kea‘au @ Ka‘ū
Boys Volleyball: Friday, Mar 9, @ Kohala
   Monday, Mar 12, @ Makua Lani
   Wednesday, Mar 14 Ehunui @ Ka‘ū
   Friday, Mar 16 @ Konawaena
   Monday, Mar 19 @ KSH
   Friday, Mar 23 Pāhoa @ Ka‘ū
   Tuesday, Apr 3, @ Waiakea
   Wednesday, Apr 11, Kea‘au @ Ka‘ū
   Friday, Apr 13, Honoka‘a @ Ka‘ū
   Monday, Apr 16, @ Hilo
   Friday, Apr 20, Parker @ Ka‘ū

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MY HAWAI‘I 2018 CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST is open to all 6th through 8th grade students in the state. Submit story or poem that addresses the theme, "Ulu ka lālā i ke kumu: From a strong foundation grows an abundant future," to align with the 2018 Hawai‘i Conservation Conference. Submit online at hawaiiconservation.org/my-hawaii/my-hawaii-story-project-2018 by 5:00 p.m., March 9. Email questions to myhawaiistory@gmail.com.

REGISTER FOR KAʻŪ RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING by March 9 by calling Kaʻū Resource & Distance Learning Center at 928-0101. The gathering will be Fri., March 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pāhala Community Center.

MISS KA‘Ū COFFEE PAGEANT - REGISTRATION DEADLINE, Sat, Mar 10, 6 p.m. Event held Sat, Apr 21, Ka‘ū District Gym. Those who sign up early will be offered more opportunity for training and sponsorships. Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant Director Trinidad Marques, 928-0606, TrinidadMarques@yahoo.com, or Facebook Trinidad Marques.

ARTS & CRAFTS: ST. PATRICK'S DAY TOP HAT, Wed, Mar 14, 3:30 to 5 p.m.Pāhala Community Center. Register until Mar 13. For grades K-8. Free. Nona Makuakane/Elijah Navarro, 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

THURSDAY, MARCH 8
STEWARDSHIP OF KῙPUKAPUAULU takes place every Thursday in March: 8, 15, 22, and 29. Participants meet at Kīpukapuaulu parking lot, Mauna Loa Road, off Highway 11, at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers should bring clippers or pruners, sturdy gloves, a hat and water; wear closed-toe shoes. Clothing may be permanently stained by morning glory sap. New volunteers, contact Marilyn Nicholson at nickem@hawaii.rr.com.

DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES, Thu, Mar 8, 9:30 - 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Provided by Paula Boyer of Big Island Disability. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

MOKUHANGA: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING, Thursdays, Mar 8 - Apr 5, 1 - 3:30 p.m., Volcano ArtCenter. Five hands-on sessions w/ Sensei Glenn Yamanoha. Water-based printing by hand using non-toxic natural materials. No experience necessary. $72/VAC members, $80/non-members, plus a $40 supply fee. Registration online, volcanoartcenter.org

Scientist Leimomoi Viernes, a kindergartener,
examines geodes at the third grade booth
at last years' fair.
EXPLORE! FAIR, Nāʻālehu School Gym, Thurs, Mar 8, 4 - 6 p.m., free. STEAM (Science,Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) is the theme, with hands-on experiments, make-and-take activities, student-work showcases, and brain-challenging games. Enjoy free food and refreshments, and a chance to win door prizes.

FOUR DAYS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP COMING TO KA‘Ū, with Big Island Faith Crusade, at Ka‘ū District Gym, Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 10, at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m.; doors open one hour beforehand; free. Contact Thy Word Ministries Pastor Bob Tominaga at 936-9114 or Herb Schneider at 327-9739 for more information.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9
STEWARDSHIP AT THE SUMMIT Fri, Mar 9. Participants meet Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center at 8:45 a.m. Volunteers should wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants, and bring a hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks, and water. Gloves and tools provided. Parental or guardian accompaniment, or written consent, required for volunteers under 18. Visit park website for additional planning details: nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/summit_stewardship.htm

SATURDAY, MARCH 10
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND RAFFLE, Sat, Mar 10, 8 - 11 a.m., OceanView Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

KĀWĀ VOLUNTEER DAY, Sat, Mar 10, 9:30 a.m., Kāwā. Sign up with James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, at namamookawa@gmail.com or 430-3058.

REALMS AND DIVISIONS OF KAHUKU, Sat, Mar 10, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, two-mile, guided hike on Kahuku Unit's newest trail, Pu‘u Kahuku, explores the traditional Hawaiian classification system. Bring a snack.

ZENTANGLE: HALF-PAST PAIZLEY, Sat, Mar 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Lydia Menses incorporates a paisley motif as Zentangle string, using a mixture of Zentangle's official and non-official tangles to fill. No experience necessary. $30/VAC members, $35/non-members, plus $10 supply fee. Light refreshment provided. Register online, volcanoartcenter.org

RED CROSS MEETING, Sat, Mar 10, 3 - 5 p.m.Ocean View Community Centerovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

AN EVENING WITH REBECCA FOLSOM, Sat, Mar 10, 7 - 9 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Awarding-winning artist. $20 per VAC member and $25 per non-member. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11
THE ART OF VOCAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP WITH REBECCA FOLSOM, Sun, Mar 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Learn to sing and express authentically with ease and flow. Incorporates a blend of traditional and non-traditional volcano technique, martial arts, yogic posture, Toltec, and Taoist exercises. Open to all levels of singers. $50 per person, plus $10 supply fee.

BIRTH OF KAHUKU, Sun, Mar 11, 9:30 -11:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore the rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike that traverses the vast 1868 lava flow, with different volcano features and formations. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. nps.gov/HAVO

TEEN CHALLENGE CHOIR, Sun, Mar 11, 10 a.m., River of Life Assembly of God, Pāhala. The group will minister through song and testimony, as well as spreading awareness of the Teen Challenge Program. rolhawaii.com, 443-9394.

MONDAY, MARCH 12
PHOTO CONTEST FOR HAWAII ISLAND HUMANE SOCIETY starts March 12. For a donation, owners can submit a photo of their (spayed or neutered) pet. All proceeds will go toward spay and neuter services. For more information, visit www.hihs.org

PAINTING WITH PEGGY, Mondays, Mar 12 & 26, noon - 3 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Acrylic painting class with Margaret "Peggy" Stanton. Ongoing series of workshops for artists of all levels. $15 VAC members/$20 non-members, per session. Email questions to peggystanton007@yahoo.com. Register online, volcanoartcenter.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 13
C.E.R.T. DISCOVERY HARBOUR/NĀĀLEHU, Tue, Mar 13, 4 - 6 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Public invited to see what Community Emergency Response Team is about, as well as participate in training scenarios. Dina Shisler, dinashisler24@yahoo.com410-935-8087.

HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS, Tue/Wed, Mar 13 (committees)/14 (Council), Hilo, & Tue/Wed, Mar 27 (committees)/28 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 14
HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS, Wed, Mar 14 (Council), Hilo, & Tue/Wed, Mar 27 (committees)/28 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov

KAULA DEMONSTRATION, Wed, Mar. 14, 10 a.m. to noon, on the Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Uncle Larry Kuamo‘o demonstrates how to make traditional cordage from native Hawaiian plants. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/HAVO

FILM SCREENING OF KĪLAUEA SUMMIT ERUPTION: LAVA RETURNS TO HALEMA‘UMA‘U, followed by a question and answer session, Thu, Mar 15, at Volcano Art Center, from 7 to 9 p.m. Free; $5 donation to VAC is suggested. volcanoartcenter.org

ONGOING
KDEN HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES - March 9 through 24. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m, Kīlauea Military Camp’s Kīlauea Theater, Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park. Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network performance. KMC open to authorized KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call KDEN for ticket info, 982-7344.

TŪTŪ AND ME OFFERS HOME VISITS to those with keiki zero to five years old: home visits to aid with helpful parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate listening ear. Home visits are free, last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, for a total of 12 visits, and snacks are provided. For info and to register, call Linda Bong 646-9634.

TĪ AND SEAS ART EXHIBIT at Volcano Art Center Gallery featuring oil paintings by Pāhoa resident Steve Irvine, is open to the public through Sun., Mar. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily - volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222.

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Tuesday, March 06, 2018

Ka‘ū News Briefs Tuesday, March 6, 2018

  A visitor's video on You Tube gives suggestions on driving 4-wheel vehicles to Mahana Bay and
Green Sands Beach. Numerous videos are posted on You Tube.
UNREGULATED ACCESS TO LANDS MANAGED by Department of Hawaiian Home Lands at South Point, Ka Lae, has "compromised the integrity of its heritage sites and of coastal ecosystems," says the new DHHL management plan. The plan documents local residents saying that South Point has suffered from the
Four wheel vehicles create new roads as old trails
 become rutted on the way to Green Sands Beach.
This video and many more on YouTube
popularization of large, open areas for off-roading, particularly along the tracks and trails to the rare Green Sand beach at Māhana Bay.
     The report proposes many long and short-term projects to manage South Point, and uses suggestions from many local stakeholders who weighed in for a South Point Cultural Impact Assessment. Keoni Fox, who volunteers on numerous preservation projects in Ka‘ū, asked that community groups and the National Park Service stewarding the Ala Kahakai Trail along the coast and the inland Na Ala Hele trail be consulted when determining access to Green Sands Beach and Māhana Bay. "The path should be as natural as possible to blend into the environment." Fox said his "main concern with any planned action is the need to maintain the cultural integrity and the natural landscape. It is important that we maintain the sense of place at Ka Lae. As a wahi pana (sacred place), respect for Hawaiian culture and history is paramount. Although we are experiencing high demands for visitor and recreational use, we cannot allow tourism and off-road enthusiasts to continue to adversely impact our lands and resources."
     The DHHL report specifies the heavy use of recreational vehicles such as ATVs and motorbikes, which have "not only destroyed sacred sites but has resulted in widespread soil and sand erosion." Along with exposure to the "prevailing winds," this has left the natural and cultural resources of South Point in "critical condition," says the report.
     During the extensive research done for the report, culturally significant sites were discovered along the road to Green Sands Beach. Starting at page 504 of the report, the sites are described in great detail, including several rock walls, partially destroyed to make way for drivable passage points.        
Section A shows where the road leading to South Point would have a 
security guard shack, with an entrance fee, and a possible gate 
further down the road. Section B shows the area that would be used 
for parking to walk to Green Sands/Māhana Bay, with portable toilets, 
waste receptacles, vending, camping, a place for educational 
programs, and a cultural site. Map from DHHL report
     The report gives an example of "jeep road" running through an historic site. Makai sits a small rectangular rock enclosure, heavily damaged. The rocks are scattered, and modern rubbish, from ammunition shell casings to fragments of glass, sit nestled in the crevasses.
     The road also appears to pass through and have possibly destroyed sections of a wall and windbreaks constructed in ancient times for shelter. Archaeologists found ʻiliʻili (small, smoothed stones) lightly scattered around the wall, and fragments of marine shell and coral. The windbreaks adjoining the wall are in decent condition. Archeologists concluded that the wall and shelter are evidence of pre-Contact structures, used for temporary habitation, and described them as "significant."
     See March 3, March 5, and future Ka‘ū News Briefs for more on the South Point Plan.
     See the 799-page plan online.

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NATIVE HAWAIIAN HOUSING must remain in the reauthorization of the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act, Sen. Mazie Hirono said on Tuesday. The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act provides affordable housing to the Native Hawaiian and other Native communities. In remarks to the American Indian Housing Council, Hirono pledged to continue to fight to pass a NAHASDA reauthorization that includes Native Hawaiians, and to fully fund other critical Native Hawaiian programs.
Sen. Mazie Hirono meets with American Indian Housing Council.
     "I strongly oppose ongoing efforts to pass a narrow reauthorization of NAHASDA that excludes Native Hawaiians. These efforts seek to pit indigenous communities against one another.
     "Asking us to choose which communities we value over others is a cynical and false choice. We need to stand together and fight back against efforts that demand such a choice. I know we agree on this," she said.
     Last September, Hirono joined all Democratic members of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee to introduce S. 1895 to reauthorize the NAHASDA in a way that preserves funding for Native Hawaiian housing programs.
     Last June, Hirono fought back against efforts to eliminate federal Native Hawaiian housing programs during testimony before the Senate Indian Affairs Committee.

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HAWAI‘I MAKES WOMEN A PRIORITY, according to a new report from WalletHub. In honor of Women's History Month, and campaigns against sexual harassment such as #MeToo and #TimesUp, the report focuses on finding out which states are making life a little more balanced for women in 2018. Though women outnumber men in most places, nearly two-thirds of minimum-wage earners are women, and they are underrepresented in political positions nation-wide.
     All fifty US states, plus D.C., were ranked by looking at twenty-three key metrics, ranging from economics to health to safety.
     Hawai‘i ranked an impressive first in Women's Health & Safety overall, and seventh in Women's Economic & Social Well-Being; the rest of the overall highest-ranking states are primarily east coast states, with the next-closest west coast state being Oregon, at eighteenth.
     Unemployment for women was ranked as sixth-lowest, and the share of women-owned businesses at sixth highest. Hawai‘i was fifth lowest for women in poverty, fourth lowest for uninsured women, and had the third highest rate of women's preventative health care. For first place, Hawai‘i was ranked both best in the quality of women's hospitals, and in women's life expectancy at birth.
     See the full report.

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PRECINCT MEETINGS FOR THE HAWAI‘I DEMOCRATIC PARTY are Wednesday, March 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
     Residents who live in Volcano, Pāhala, and Punalu‘u can attend the District 3 Precincts 5-7 meeting at Volcano Art Center campus, 19-4074 Old Volcano Rd, Volcano.
     Residents who live in Nā‘ālehu, Discovery Harbour, Green Sands, Mark Twain, South Point, Ocean View, Miloli‘i, and Ho‘okena can attend the District 5 Precincts 1-8 meeting at New Thought Center, 81-6587 Mamalahoa Hwy, C302, Kealakekua.
     Hawai‘i County Democratic Party chair Margaret Willes said, "The time has come: make this party what you want it to be."
     Attending the meeting qualifies attendees to be considered to become delegates to the upcoming county and state conventions. Attendees may seek election to become a party precinct officer, and learn more about the priorities for the current legislative session and what to do to get involved.
     Pre-convention meeting will be held April 7, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Waimea Elementary School cafeteria. Sangha Hall in Hilo will host the County Convention on April 28th. The Hawai‘i Democratic Party State Convention will be held on Hawai‘i Island this year; May 26 and 27 will see the Hawai‘i State Convention at the Hilton Waikaloa.
     Find a specific precinct location. Contact Tonya Lee Matson at 937-3037 or tonyacoulter@gmail.com for West Hawai‘i, or Shannon Matson at 747-2122 or hotyogahilo@gmail.com for East Hawai‘i. For the county site, go to hawaiicoutydemocrats.org, or hawaiidemocrats.org for the state site.

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Jeff from Bee Boys explains a honeycomb.
JOIN THE FUN AT THE NĀ‘ĀLEHU SCHOOL'S FREE EXPLORE! FAIR this Thursday, March 8, from 4 to 6 p.m., in the school gym. Each family should pick up a fair passport when they enter, visit the activities and booths to get the passport punched, and turn it in for a chance to win cool door prizes. Win a volleyball, basketball, or experiment kits from Nāʻālehu ACE; gift certificates from KTA; ono local honey or a lava cider from Bee Boys; and more.
     Make and take activities, brain-challenging games, and engineering challenges aligned with STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) will be featured, along with free food and popcorn. Ke Ola magazine's current featured artist Don Elwing will host his gallery of marine debris art, along with his newest pieces' special effects viewed with 3-D glasses.
     Each grade-level will sponsor an activity and other community organizations will be on hand to share information. Make recycled paper, a wind sock, a lava lamp, or a hurricane tower, and much more. Pick up milo seeds from Nā Mamo o Kāwā table to create a native plants nursery; visit Three Mountain Alliance to learn more about our unique Hawaiian watershed; explore Bee Boys observation honeybee hive; conduct science experiments with Nāʻālehu ACE. Don't forget to also gather seeds and plants for a garden, along with soil and a garden box, for school ‘ohana who haven't yet received their materials.

Make a Hawaiian Top, Hū, from a kukui nut, and learn how 
to use it, on Mar. 28. Photo from National Park Service
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A HŪ DEMONSTRATION, in which participants can make their own and learn the game of the Hawaiian Top, takes place on Wednesday, Mar. 28, from 10 a.m. to noon, on the Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai, announces Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
     Early Hawaiians devoted much of their time to games, amusement, and relaxing, says the event press release. Top-spinning was an absorbing activity for children, and making hū (kukui nut top) was equally engaging.
     The free event is part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau "Experience the Skillful Work" workshops. For more, visit nps.gov/HAVO.

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KA‘Ū TROJANS SPORTS SCHEDULE
Girls Softball: Wednesday, Mar 7, Waiakea @ Ka‘ū
Friday, Mar 9, @ Hawai‘i Prep
   Tuesday, Mar 13, @ Hilo
   Saturday, Mar 17 @ Konawaena
   Monday, Mar 19, KSH @ Ka‘ū
   Saturday, Mar 24 @ Kealakehe
   Saturday, Mar 31 @ Honoka‘a
   Monday, Apr 2, @ Kohala
   Saturday, Apr 7, Hawai‘i Prep @ Ka‘ū
   Monday, Apr 9, @ Pāhoa
   Wednesday, Apr 11 @ KSH
   Saturday, Apr 14, Kea‘au @ Ka‘ū
Boys Volleyball: Friday, Mar 9, @ Kohala
   Monday, Mar 12, @ Makua Lani
   Wednesday, Mar 14 Ehunui @ Ka‘ū
   Friday, Mar 16 @ Konawaena
   Monday, Mar 19 @ KSH
   Friday, Mar 23 Pāhoa @ Ka‘ū
   Tuesday, Apr 3, @ Waiakea
   Wednesday, Apr 11, Kea‘au @ Ka‘ū
   Friday, Apr 13, Honoka‘a @ Ka‘ū
   Monday, Apr 16, @ Hilo
   Friday, Apr 20, Parker @ Ka‘ū

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REGISTER FOR KAʻŪ RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING by March 9 by calling Kaʻū Resource & Distance Learning Center at 928-0101. The gathering will be Fri., March 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pāhala Community Center.

MY HAWAI‘I 2018 CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST is open to all 6th through 8th grade students in the state. Submit story or poem that addresses the theme, "Ulu ka lālā i ke kumu: From a strong foundation grows an abundant future," to align with the 2018 Hawai‘i Conservation Conference. Submit online at hawaiiconservation.org/my-hawaii/my-hawaii-story-project-2018 by 5:00 p.m., March 9. Email questions to myhawaiistory@gmail.com.

MISS KA‘Ū COFFEE PAGEANT - REGISTRATION DEADLINE, Sat, Mar 10, 6 p.m. Event held Sat, Apr 21, Ka‘ū District Gym. Those who sign up early will be offered more opportunity for training and sponsorships. Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant Director Trinidad Marques, 928-0606, TrinidadMarques@yahoo.com, or Facebook Trinidad Marques.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
OPEN MIC NIGHT, Wed, Mar 7, 6 - 10 p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Singers, Bands, Comedians, etc. Call 967-8365 after 4 p.m. to sign up. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests 21 years and older. Park entrance fees apply. kilauea
military
camp.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 8
STEWARDSHIP OF KῙPUKA
PUAULU takes place every Thursday in March: 8, 15, 22, and 29. Participants meet at Kīpukapuaulu parking lot, Mauna Loa Road, off Highway 11, at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers should bring clippers or pruners, sturdy gloves, a hat and water; wear closed-toe shoes. Clothing may be permanently stained by morning glory sap. New volunteers, contact Marilyn Nicholson at nickem@hawaii.rr.com.

DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES, Thu, Mar 8, 9:30 - 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Provided by Paula Boyer of Big Island Disability. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

MOKUHANGA: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING, Thursdays, Mar 8 - Apr 5, 1 - 3:30 p.m., Volcano ArtCenter. Five hands-on sessions w/ Sensei Glenn Yamanoha. Water-based printing by hand using non-toxic natural materials. No experience necessary. $72/VAC members, $80/non-members, plus a $40 supply fee. Registration online, volcanoartcenter.org

FOUR DAYS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP COMING TO KA‘Ū, with Big Island Faith Crusade, at Ka‘ū District Gym, Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 10, at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m.; doors open one hour beforehand; free. Contact Thy Word Ministries Pastor Bob Tominaga at 936-9114 or Herb Schneider at 327-9739 for more information.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9
STEWARDSHIP AT THE SUMMIT Fri, Mar 9. Participants meet Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center at 8:45 a.m. Volunteers should wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants, and bring a hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks, and water. Gloves and tools provided. Parental or guardian accompaniment, or written consent, required for volunteers under 18. Visit park website for additional planning details: nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/summit_stewardship.htm

KDEN HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES - March 9 through 24. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m, Kīlauea Military Camp’s Kīlauea Theater, Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park. Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network performance. KMC open to authorized KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call KDEN for ticket info, 982-7344.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND RAFFLE, Sat, Mar 10, 8 - 11 a.m., OceanView Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

KĀWĀ VOLUNTEER DAY, Sat, Mar 10, 9:30 a.m., Kāwā. Sign up with James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, at namamookawa@gmail.com or 430-3058.

REALMS AND DIVISIONS OF KAHUKU, Sat, Mar 10, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, two-mile, guided hike on Kahuku Unit's newest trail, Pu‘u Kahuku, explores the traditional Hawaiian classification system. Bring a snack.

ZENTANGLE: HALF-PAST PAIZLEY, Sat, Mar 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Lydia Menses incorporates a paisley motif as Zentangle string, using a mixture of Zentangle's official and non-official tangles to fill. No experience necessary. $30/VAC members, $35/non-members, plus $10 supply fee. Light refreshment provided. Register online, volcanoartcenter.org

RED CROSS MEETING, Sat, Mar 10, 3 - 5 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

AN EVENING WITH REBECCA FOLSOM, Sat, Mar 10, 7 - 9 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Awarding-winning artist. $20 per VAC member and $25 per non-member. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11
THE ART OF VOCAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP WITH REBECCA FOLSOM, Sun, Mar 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Learn to sing and express authentically with ease and flow. Incorporates a blend of traditional and non-traditional volcano technique, martial arts, yogic posture, Toltec, and Taoist exercises. Open to all levels of singers. $50 per person, plus $10 supply fee.

BIRTH OF KAHUKU, Sun, Mar 11, 9:30 -11:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore the rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike that traverses the vast 1868 lava flow, with different volcano features and formations. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. nps.gov/HAVO

TEEN CHALLENGE CHOIR, Sun, Mar 11, 10 a.m., River of Life Assembly of God, Pāhala. The group will minister through song and testimony, as well as spreading awareness of the Teen Challenge Program. rolhawaii.com, 443-9394.

MONDAY, MARCH 12
PAINTING WITH PEGGY, Mondays, Mar 12 & 26, noon - 3 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Acrylic painting class with Margaret "Peggy" Stanton. Ongoing series of workshops for artists of all levels. $15 VAC members/$20 non-members, per session. Email questions to peggystanton007@yahoo.com. Register online, volcanoartcenter.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 13
C.E.R.T. DISCOVERY HARBOUR/NĀĀLEHU, Tue, Mar 13, 4 - 6 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Public invited to see what Community Emergency Response Team is about, as well as participate in training scenarios. Dina Shisler, dinashisler24@yahoo.com, 410-935-8087.

HAWAI‘I COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS, Tue/Wed, Mar 13 (committees)/14 (Council), Hilo, & Tue/Wed, Mar 27 (committees)/28 (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov

ONGOING
TĪ AND SEAS ART EXHIBIT at Volcano Art Center Gallery featuring oil paintings by Pāhoa resident Steve Irvine, is open to the public through Sun., Mar. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily - volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222.

KDEN HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES - March 9 through 24. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m, Kīlauea Military Camp’s Kīlauea Theater, Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park. Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network performance. KMC open to authorized KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call KDEN for ticket info, 982-7344.

TŪTŪ AND ME OFFERS HOME VISITS to those with keiki zero to five years old: home visits to aid with helpful parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate listening ear. Home visits are free, last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, for a total of 12 visits, and snacks are provided. For info and to register, call Linda Bong 646-9634.

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Monday, March 05, 2018

Ka‘ū News Briefs Monday, March 5, 2018

Green Sand Beach and Māhana Bay. The olivine sand beach, one of only four known in the world, exists in a delicate balance of erosion from natural and human influences. See the plan online with its history, cultural, wildlife, and archaeological studies. Photo from DHHL report
MANAGING ACCESS TO THE POPULAR GREEN SAND BEACH at Māhana Bay is one of the aims of Department of Hawaiian Home Lands recently-released South Point management plan. The plan divides the South Point properties of Hawaiian Home Lands into four management areas: the entrance to the South Point area; Ka Lae and a walking loop; the Barracks; and the area leading to Green Sands, including Māhana Bay. It also includes a proposal to charge entry fees.
     Concerning Māhana Bay, it says, "the main near-term priority for DHHL is to gain site control by managing vehicular access." With Green Sand beach promoted in tour guide books and online travel sites as one of only four green sands beaches in the world, and with an increase in adventure travel among international visitors, Māhana Bay has become a popular destination. Many visitors walk the four miles. Others pay for rides in four wheel drive vehicles along the unpaved road from the South Point boat ramp to Māhana Bay. The number of people going there daily steadily increases.
Yellow-and-black marks the proposed pedestrian path to Green Sand Beach.
 Pink marks the proposed emergency-access road. Bright teal marks
 the proposed parking area. View full report, with other maps and figures, 
online. Map via the DHHL report
     The Hawaiian Home Lands plan for Green Sands and Māhana Bay is to allow access through walking along a designated pedestrian path near the shore. An inland road would be for emergencies and maintenance. Hawaiian Home Lands would install portable toilets and waste receptacles at the beginning of the trail and near the beach.
     An Archeological Inventory Survey was conducted from June into August last year  by Cultural Surveys Hawai‘i along the proposed walking trail to Green Sands Beach. Many previously discovered and five new sites were documented.
     A cultural survey includes interviews with local residents concerning history and ideas for managing the area.
     The late Tommy Kaniho, a rancher on Hawaiian Home Lands at South Point, described Māhana Bay as a fisherman's landing lined with canoes. Fishermen would leave their canoes but carry home the ama (the outrigger), he said.
The late Tommy Kaniho proposed security guards and charging fees to
help fund managing Green Sands Beach. Read his other opinions and 

recollections of the area in the full reportPhoto by Julia Neal
     Kaniho said he supports managed ecotourism on the South Point lands. He recommended charging visitors a fee and noted that, "visitors are paying $20 to $30 just to be taken in to see Māhana Bay."
     He also recommended posting a security guard. "You can't stop anybody from walking in, but can stop a car driving in," said Kaniho.
     Anna Cariaga, of Pāhala, recommended closing off the area to all but local fishermen, until a management plan is put in place. She said she would like vehicular damage, including rutted roads and new driving paths constantly created, to be repaired. "That place is sinking... I would like to see that place filled and let it stand for a while then put a solid pavement... a road," said Cariaga.
     See March 3 Ka‘ū NewsBriefs and future briefs for more on the South Point Plan.
     See the 799-page plan online.

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Assistant Chief of Police for Ka`u and West Hawaii
James O'Connor. Photo from hawaiipolice.com
NEW KAʻŪ AND WEST HAWAIʻI ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEF IS JAMES O'CONNOR. The Major has served HPD for 25 years. As Assistant Police Chief, he now oversees the western portion of the island, from Ka‘ū to North Kohala.
     O'Connor graduated from University of Hawai‘i-Hilo in 1992, with a Bachelor's in Economics. He started in the Hawai‘i Police Department in 1993, serving: as an officer in South Kohala, South Hilo and Hamakua; as a sergeant/detective in Kona and South Kohala, and the Internal Affairs Unit; as a lieutenant in the Records and Identification Section and Special Response Team; as a captain in Ka‘ū and the Criminal Intelligence/Internal Affairs Unit; and as a major in the Area II Operations Bureau and Administrative Services Bureau/Technical Services Section.
     Assistant Chief O’Connor had this to say about his new position: "I am excited about returning to Area II Operations and to have the opportunity to again work with a wonderful group of hardworking and dedicated professionals. I also look forward to connecting with the various community members from North Kohala to Ka‘ū to build a positive relationship that will allow us to work together to solve the problems that impact our communities."

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TRACKING LAVA LAKES WITH THE SOUNDS FROM BURSTING GAS BUBBLES has been announced for After Dark in the Park on Tuesday, Mar. 27, by Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. The program takes place at 7 p.m. in the Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium.
     Other volcanic systems around the word are similar to Kīlauea Volcano's Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and Halema‘uma‘u craters. These churning lava lakes continuously emit gas bubbles that burst when they reach the surface. Volcano seismologist Greg Waite from Michigan Technological University uses the sounds of these bursting bubbles to investigate the rise and fall of lava lakes in volcanic conduits. Learn about his fascinating work with Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala, Villarrica Volcano in Chile, and Kīlauea.
     The program is free; however, a $2 donation is suggested to support park programs. For more, visit nps.gov/HAVO.

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KĪLAUEA MILITARY CAMP ANNOUNCES A ST. PATRICK’S DAY BUFFET for Saturday, Mar. 17, at Crater Rim Café, located at KMC in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
     The dinner, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., features a menu of Corned Beef & Cabbage, Lamb Stew, Shepherd’s Pie, and Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie plus "all the fixings." Tickets are $20 per adult and $11 per child between the ages of 6 and 11. Irish ale will be available for purchase from KMC's Lava Lounge.
     Call 967-8356 for more details. KMC is open to all authorized KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Learn more about KMC at kilaueamilitarycamp.com.

Moses Whitcomb, helping an injured player, puts
ideas into action for National Athletic Trainers
Month. Photo from Ka‘ū Athletics
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GIRLS SOFTBALL HIGHLIGHTS NATIONAL ATHLETIC TRAINERS MONTH with an action shot of Moses Whitcomb taking care of an injured player during the game Ka‘ū hosted, playing Kohala, on Saturday, March 3.
     Ka‘ū players Tiare Wong-Yuen, Analei Emmsley, and CeAndrea Silva-Kamei all hit singles, and Kamei, Rebekah Polido-Kalili, and Reishalyn Kekoa-Jara all hit doubles. The game ended with a victory for Kohala, at 17 to 2.
     See the full Spring schedule, below.
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KA‘Ū TROJANS SPORTS SCHEDULE
Girls Softball: Wednesday, Mar 7, Waiakea @ Ka‘ū
   Friday, Mar 9, @ Hawai‘i Prep
   Tuesday, Mar 13, @ Hilo
   Saturday, Mar 17 @ Konawaena
   Monday, Mar 19, KSH @ Ka‘ū
   Saturday, Mar 24 @ Kealakehe
   Saturday, Mar 31 @ Honoka‘a
   Monday, Apr 2, @ Kohala
   Saturday, Apr 7, Hawai‘i Prep @ Ka‘ū
   Monday, Apr 9, @ Pāhoa
   Wednesday, Apr 11 @ KSH
   Saturday, Apr 14, Kea‘au @ Ka‘ū
Boys Volleyball: Friday, Mar 9, @ Kohala
   Monday, Mar 12, @ Makua Lani
   Wednesday, Mar 14 Ehunui @ Ka‘ū
   Friday, Mar 16 @ Konawaena
   Monday, Mar 19 @ KSH
   Friday, Mar 23 Pāhoa @ Ka‘ū
   Tuesday, Apr 3, @ Waiakea
   Wednesday, Apr 11, Kea‘au @ Ka‘ū
   Friday, Apr 13, Honoka‘a @ Ka‘ū
   Monday, Apr 16, @ Hilo
   Friday, Apr 20, Parker @ Ka‘ū

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ARTS & CRAFTS: SPRING BUTTERFLY CRAFT, register until Mar 6. Event is Wed, Mar 7, 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.Pāhala Community Center. For grades K-8 years. Free. Nona Makuakane/Elijah Navarro, 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation 

MY HAWAI‘I 2018 CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST is open to all 6th through 8th grade students in the state. Submit story or poem that addresses the theme, "Ulu ka lālā i ke kumu: From a strong foundation grows an abundant future," to align with the 2018 Hawai‘i Conservation Conference. Submit online at hawaiiconservation.org/my-hawaii/my-hawaii-story-project-2018 by 5:00 p.m., March 9. Email questions to myhawaiistory@gmail.com.

REGISTER FOR KAʻŪ RURAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION'S ANNUAL MEETING by March 9 by calling Kaʻū Resource & Distance Learning Center at 928-0101. The gathering will be Fri., March 16, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Pāhala Community Center.

MISS KA‘Ū COFFEE PAGEANT - REGISTRATION DEADLINE, Sat, Mar 10, 6 p.m. Event held Sat, Apr 21, Ka‘ū District Gym. Those who sign up early will be offered more opportunity for training and sponsorships. Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant Director Trinidad Marques, 928-0606, TrinidadMarques@yahoo.com, or Facebook Trinidad Marques.

MONDAY, MARCH 5
OCEAN VIEW VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. Meeting, Mon, Mar 5, 4 - 6 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

TUESDAY, MARCH 6
WALK INTO THE PAST WITH DR. THOMAS A. JAGGAR, Tuesdays, Mar. 6, 20, and 27, at 10 a.m., noon, and 2 p.m., at Kīlauea VisitorCenter. Each performance lasts about an hour. To find out more about this living history program, visit the park website. 

DISCOVERY HARBOUR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPT. Meeting, Tue, Mar 6, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-9576, discoveryharbour.net

KA‘Ū COFFEE GROWERS MEETING, Tue, Mar 6, 6 - 8 p.m., Pāhala Community Center.

AFTER DARK IN THE PARK: THE FIRST TEN YEARS OF KĪLAUEA VOLCANO'S SUMMIT ERUPTION, Tues., Mar. 6, 7 p.m., at Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Free; park entrance fees apply - nps.gov/HAVO

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7
DEMOCRATIC PRECINCT MEETING, Wed, Mar 7, 6 - 8 p.m., New Thought Center in Kealakekua. Democratic Party Precincts of Ho‘okena, Miloli‘i & Ocean View. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

OPEN MIC NIGHT, Wed, Mar 7, 6 - 10 p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp’s Lava Lounge in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Singers, Bands, Comedians, etc. Call 967-8365 after 4 p.m. to sign up. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests 21 years and older. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

THURSDAY, MARCH 8
STEWARDSHIP OF KῙPUKAPUAULU takes place every Thursday in March: 8, 15, 22, and 29. Participants meet at Kīpukapuaulu parking lot, Mauna Loa Road, off Highway 11, at 9:30 a.m. Volunteers should bring clippers or pruners, sturdy gloves, a hat and water; wear closed-toe shoes. Clothing may be permanently stained by morning glory sap. New volunteers, contact Marilyn Nicholson at nickem@hawaii.rr.com.

DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES, Thu, Mar 8, 9:30 - 1 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Provided by Paula Boyer of Big Island Disability. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

MOKUHANGA: TRADITIONAL JAPANESE WOODBLOCK PRINTMAKING, Thursdays, Mar 8 - Apr 5, 1 - 3:30 p.m., Volcano ArtCenter. Five hands-on sessions w/ Sensei Glenn Yamanoha. Water-based printing by hand using non-toxic natural materials. No experience necessary. $72/VAC members, $80/non-members, plus a $40 supply fee. Register online, volcanoartcenter.org

EXPLORE! FAIR, Nāʻālehu School Gym, Thurs, Mar 8, 4 - 6 p.m., free. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) is the theme, with hands-on experiments, make-and-take activities, student-work showcases, and brain-challenging games. Enjoy free food and refreshments, and a chance to win door prizes.

FOUR DAYS OF PRAISE AND WORSHIP COMING TO KA‘Ū, with Big Island Faith Crusade, at Ka‘ū District Gym, Thursday, March 8, at 7 p.m.; Friday, March 9, at 7 p.m.; Saturday, March 10, at 6 p.m.; and Sunday, March 11, at 9:30 a.m.; doors open one hour beforehand; free. Contact Thy Word Ministries Pastor Bob Tominaga at 936-9114 or Herb Schneider at 327-9739 for more information.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9
STEWARDSHIP AT THE SUMMIT Fri, Mar 9. Participants meet Paul and Jane Field at Kīlauea Visitor Center at 8:45 a.m. Volunteers should wear sturdy hiking shoes and long pants, and bring a hat, rain gear, day pack, snacks, and water. Gloves and tools provided. Parental or guardian accompaniment, or written consent, required for volunteers under 18. Visit park website for additional planning details: nps.gov/havo/planyourvisit/summit_stewardship.htm

KDEN HOW THE OTHER HALF LOVES - March 9 through 24. Performances on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2:30 p.m, Kīlauea Military Camp’s Kīlauea Theater, Hawai‘i VolcanoesNational Park. Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network performance. KMC open to authorized KMC patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. Call KDEN for ticket info, 982-7344.

SATURDAY, MARCH 10
PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND RAFFLE, Sat, Mar 10, 8 - 11 a.m., OceanView Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

KĀWĀ VOLUNTEER DAY, Sat, Mar 10, 9:30 a.m., Kāwā. Sign up with James Akau, Nā Mamo o Kāwā, at namamookawa@gmail.com or 430-3058.

REALMS AND DIVISIONS OF KAHUKU, Sat, Mar 10, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Moderately difficult, two-mile, guided hike on Kahuku Unit's newest trail, Pu‘u Kahuku, explores the traditional Hawaiian classification system. Bring a snack.

ZENTANGLE: HALF-PAST PAIZLEY, Sat, Mar 10, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Lydia Menses incorporates a paisley motif as Zentangle string, using a mixture of Zentangle's official and non-official tangles to fill. No experience necessary. $30/VAC members, $35/non-members, plus $10 supply fee. Light refreshment provided. Register online, volcanoartcenter.org

RED CROSS MEETING, Sat, Mar 10, 3 - 5 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. ovcahi.org, 939-7033, ovcahawaii@gmail.com

AN EVENING WITH REBECCA FOLSOM, Sat, Mar 10, 7 - 9 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Awarding-winning artist. $20 per VAC member and $25 per non-member. volcanoartcenter.org, 967-8222.

SUNDAY, MARCH 11
THE ART OF VOCAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP WITH REBECCA FOLSOM, Sun, Mar 11, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center. Learn to sing and express authentically with ease and flow. Incorporates a blend of traditional and non-traditional volcano technique, martial arts, yogic posture, Toltec, and Taoist exercises. Open to all levels of singers. $50 per person, plus $10 supply fee.

BIRTH OF KAHUKU, Sun, Mar 11, 9:30 -11:30 a.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Explore the rich geologic history of Kahuku on this easy-to-moderate hike that traverses the vast 1868 lava flow, with different volcano features and formations. Learn about the Hawaiian hotspot and the creation of Kahuku. nps.gov/HAVO

TEEN CHALLENGE CHOIR, Sun, Mar 11, 10 a.m., River of Life Assembly of God, Pāhala. The group will minister through song and testimony, as well as spreading awareness of the Teen Challenge Program. rolhawaii.com, 443-9394.

ONGOING
TŪTŪ AND ME OFFERS HOME VISITS to those with keiki zero to five years old: home visits to aid with helpful parenting tips and strategies, educational resources, and a compassionate listening ear. Home visits are free, last 1.5 hours, two to four times a month, for a total of 12 visits, and snacks are provided. For info and to register, call Linda Bong 646-9634.

TĪ AND SEAS ART EXHIBIT at Volcano Art Center Gallery featuring oil paintings by Pāhoa resident Steve Irvine, is open to the public through Sun., Mar. 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily - volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222.

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