Kaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Kaʻū cowgirls and recent high school graduates Lorilee Lorenzo and Kianie Medeiros in the Wahine Mugging at

last weekend's Fourth of July Rodeo, sponsored by Kaʻū Roping & Riding Association.

See more photos and the results and sponsors, below. Photo by Chuck McKeand

THE VETO OF A BILL TO PREVENT SEIZING AND SELLING ASSETS from people arrested but not convicted of a crime, drew quick response today from Rep. Joy A. San Buenaventura, who represents Puna. Buenaventura introduced House Bill 748 into the state House of Representatives. She said, "I am very disappointed in this veto as are so many people and organizations fighting to protect the rights and property of our residents. This bill would have required a criminal conviction before law enforcement could forfeit property, and any forfeiture revenue would be directed into the state's general fund, not into police and prosecutor's office budgets, which is a clear conflict of interest.
     "With the recent corruption convictions we have seen in Hawai‘i, lawmakers must work hard to ensure residents that their public officials follow clear ethical guidelines when doing their jobs. If signed, this bill would have helped to show that people really are treated equally and fairly in Hawai‘i."

Bull aims for rodeo photographer Chuck McKeand. Photo by Julia Neal

     The governor gave his rationale for vetoing the bill: it is an "effective and critical law enforcement tool." He does not want misdemeanor crimes that "negatively impact our society, natural resources, and environment" removed from eligibility from civil asset forfeiture. Ige also remarked that safeguards already in place are sufficient to "prevent the abuses cited in the bill."

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Wahine Mugging winners Macy Loando and Shannon
 Benevides show their buckles with a rodeo sponsor,
 Nancy Cabral. Photo by Julia Neal

GOV. DAVID IGE TODAY VETOED 18 BILLS THAT PASSED THE 2019 HAWAI‘I LEGISLATURE. Two additional bills will become law without Ige's signature. Senate Bill 551 will allow condominium associations to conduct non-judicial foreclosures. SB33 will raise the ceiling on tax credits for the film industry. The governor vetoed the following:

     SB1292, would have required booking platforms like AirBnB, Expedia, and Booking.com to collect Transient Accommodations Taxes and General Excise Taxes, and remit them to the state, instead of relying on the property owners to pay the state.

     SB1353 would have allowed hemp to be legally cultivated to manufacture such products as clothing, rope, and other items.

     House Bill 290 would have allowed transport of medical marijuana between islands by individuals with licenses for their personal use.

     HB1276 would have established, in the public school system, more learning time for students and more prep time for teachers.

     HB748 would have prohibited civil asset forfeiture only after felony convictions – see story, above.

     SB1459 would have set up a commission to help boost Hawaiʻi's native sport of surfing in Hawaiʻi and worldwide.

     SB301 would have changed how Real Estate Investment Taxes are collected, in order for the state to collect much more revenue from those investors who escape paying much of the taxes on their earnings here.

     HB407 would have changed how the Board of Education can terminate a Dept. of Education complex area superintendent.

Winners and sponsors: Kevin Medeiros and Kelly Medeiros show off their winning buckles for the Open Dally
competition. To their right are Century Team Roping buckle winners Wayne Miranda and Mac Castillo from
Miranda Store, a sponsor of the rodeo, along with CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union and many others.
Photo by Julia Neal

     HB1032 would have established a state boating facility at Manele Small Boat Harbor on Lanaʻi.

     HB1133 would have limited commercial use permits for Molokini Shoal marine life conservation district.

     SB1423 would have created a 24/7 criminal bail system.

     SB1530 would have changed source of funding for Hawaiʻi Community Development Authority staff.

     HB629 would have change procedure for prisoners to apply for medical release.

     SB92 would have changed access to police reports after criminal and civil proceedings conclude.

     HB702 would have prevented selling GPS information without property owners' permission.

     HB323 would have allowed civilians to register certain former, classic military vehicles and allow them to be operated on public roadways.

Makayla Awa and Kevin Hill take home buckles for Kane-Wahine Dally.
Photo by Julia Neal

     SB1405 would have required educators to confiscate electronic smoking devices from minors under 21.

     Ige said the veto of HB655, naming September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, will be corrected by executive order for 2019, and be reintroduced in the legislature in 2020.

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HAWAIʻI IS LAUDED AS A LEADER IN SUSTAINABLE ENERGY STORAGE. During today's hearing of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Energy, Sen. Mazie Hirono highlighted Hawaiʻi's ongoing efforts toward "finding ways to cut pollution and use high amounts of renewable power."
     She stated that renewable power is at 27 percent statewide, and that Hawaiian Electric is pursuing six new combined solar and storage projects in the islands, enough to serve 105,000 homes.
     Said Hirono, "I think we need a similar focus nationwide. S. 1593, the Promoting Grid Storage Act of 2019… will provide over $1 billion over five years to accelerate the research, development, and demonstration of energy storage technologies, while helping organizations or communities design and develop energy storage systems to meet their needs."

Opening of the Fourth of July Rodeo in Nāʻālehu with the flags of Hawaiʻi and the U.S.A. 

     Hirono specifically noted the success of the Lawai Solar Energy Plus Storage Facility on Kauaʻi, currently the largest solar generation plus storage project in the world.
     Hirono is also a cosponsor of S. 1142, the Energy Storage Tax Incentive and Deployment Act of 2019, which would provide a 30 percent federal tax credit for the purchase of energy storage systems. She also helped introduce S.1288, the Clean Energy for America Act. The bill would reform the federal tax code to help support a low-carbon economy.

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THE NĀʻĀLEHU FOURTH OF JULY RODEO FINAL RESULTS ARE RELEASED by Kaʻū Roping & Riding Association:

     All Around Cowboy is Bronson Branco, the event sponsored by B&E Propane.

     Open Dally winners are Kelvin Mederios and Kelly Mederios, the event sponsored by Miranda Country Store.

     Kane-Wahine Dally winners are Kevin Hill and Makayla Awa, the event sponsored by The Pet Hospital and Aiona Car Sales.

     Century Team Roping winners are Wayne Miranda and Mac Castillo, the event sponsored by C&F Trucking.

All Around Cowboy Bronson Branco, holding his infant, with Trysin Kailawa,
who joined him to win Ranch Mugging. Photo by Julia Neal

     Ranch Mugging winners are Chris Awa, Bronson Branco, and Trisyn Kalawaia, the event sponsored by the Wroblewski ʻOhana.

     Double Mugging winners are Bronson Branco and Kevin Hill, the event sponsored by Moana Wroblewski and Mona Wroblewski.

     Kane Wahine Ribbon Mugging winners are Bronson Branco and Macey Loando, the event sponsored by Four K Ranch.

     Wahine Mugging winners are Shannon Benevides and Macey Loando, the event sponsored by Aikane Plantaion and Kaʻū Andrade Contracting.

     Rescue Race first place goes to Bronson Branco and Makayla Awa, the event sponsored by Kaiser Motorcycles.

     Poʻo Wai U first place goes to Bronson Branco, the event sponsored by Punaluʻu Bakeshop.

     Tie Down winner is Trisyn Kalawaia, the event sponsored by Paradise Massage.

     Wahine Breakaway winner is Macey Loando, the event sponsored by Waimea Hill Country & Tack.

     Youth Barrels winner is KyleeAnn Holland, the event sponsored by MJ Ranch.

The lasso comes up quickly as the calf bolts from the shoot. 

Photo by Manu Yanha

     Dummy Roping, 4 and under, winner is Trevor Ching, the event sponsored by Zira Wroblewski.

     Dummy Roping 5 to 8 winner is Ryder Tavares, the event sponsored by Zir-Rae Wroblewski.

     Goat Undecorating, 4 and Under winner is Paisley Mastumoto, the event sponsored by Patrick "Buddy" Kailiawa.

     Goat Undecorating, 5 to 8, winner is Blais Hill, the event sponsored by Pāhala Pops.
     Calf Riding winner is Keegan Malicki, the event sponsored by Malicki Ranch.

     The bulls from South Point Buckers once again won over all the humans who attempted to ride them. The event sponsor was Day Lum Rentals. An overall sponsor is CU Hawaiʻi Federal Credit Union.

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Bull rider underfoot, as a South Point Bucker wins the event for the bulls. Photo by Julia Neal

SUPPORTING HAWAIʻI WOMEN FARMERS AND RANCHERS is the focus of the Health and Safety Initiative. Created by Oʻahu Resource Conservation & Development Council, its purpose is to encourage networking, provide resources and information, and empower women who ranch and farm in Hawaiʻi, issuing information "that can better your business and self, sustaining women agriculture enterprises for the long term."

     The Initiative Facebook reads, "We are hoping to connect folks and are excited to see friendships form between women who understand the intricacies of being a farmer. If you know a woman farmer, feel free to invite them to join this page and connect." #farmher

     For more information, contact Oʻahu Resource Conservation and Development (808) 622-9026.

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2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics through August
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.

Football, Division II:
Mon., July 15, first day Conditioning, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Mon., July 22, first day Full Pads, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Mon., July 29, 3 to 5 p.m., first day practice
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Mon., Aug. 5, 2:30 to 4 p.m., first day practice
Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

WEDNESDAY, JULY  10

Kui Kalo Demonstration, Wednesday, July 10, 10a.m.-noon, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Ranger Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā shares knowledge of kalo and making poi. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, July 11, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197

Laysan Albatross (Mōlī) and Other Native Seabirds: Their Significance in Hawaiian Culture, Thursday, July 11, 6:30-8p.m., Volcano Art Center. Short documentary showing, book signing, and presentation by Kumu Sabra Kauka and Hob Osterlund, award-winning writer, photographer, and conservationist. Free; $5 donation to VAC suggested. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, July 12, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Community Dance, Friday, July 12, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

SATURDAY, JULY  13

Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network's Summer Musical: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, Friday-Saturday-Sunday, July 12-28, Kīlauea Military Camp's Kīlauea Theater. Tickets available at Kīlauea General Store, Kea‘au Natural Foods, Basically Books, The Most Irresistible Shop and at door. $20/general admission, $15/student or over 60, $12/age 12 and under. Park entrance fees may apply. 982-7344, kden73@aol.com, kden.org

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, July 13, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, July 13, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.org, facebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii

Writing from the Heart with Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, Saturday, July 13, 9:30a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org, franceskaihwawang.com

38th Annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival at Kahuku Unit, Saturday, July 13, 10a.m.-3p.m. Free. Live music, hula, and hands-on Hawaiian cultural activities and demonstrations. Food available for purchase. Visitors welcome to bring picnic lunch. nps.gov/havo

Soul Town Band performance, Saturday, July 13, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Theater. $5 cover charge. Open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, JULY 14

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, July 14 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527

MONDAY, JULY 15

Monday Movie Night: Fire & Sand (Local Documentary), Monday, July 15, 7p.m., $5 donation suggested. Popcorn and snacks available for purchase. Bring cushion. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

TUESDAY, JULY 16

The Wonderful World of Wine & Watercolor, Tuesday, July 16, 4-7p.m, Volcano Art Center. 

$30/VAC member, $35/non-member, $17 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

After Dark in the Park -Texas Rancher and Painter Alice Leese, HVNP July Artist in Residence, Tuesday, July 16, 7p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. While in the park, Leese – who works her family’s 100-year-old ranch – will feel the volcanic panoramas, plants, and animals, then share her artistic interpretations with the public. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo

ONGOING

Enroll in Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Orientation for enrolled families begins Aug. 5 & 6, with programs continuing following week in Nā‘ālehu on Monday & Wednesday, 8:45-10:45am, and Pāhala, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-10:30am. Space is limited. pidfoundation.org

Seamless Summer Program, open to all people under age 18, no registration required, offers free breakfast at Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School cafeterias. Meals are available weekdays through Friday, July 12. Kaʻū High serves breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call (808) 939-2413 for Nāʻālehu Elementary mealtimes.

Experience Volcano Festival is still looking for vendors. Booths for the event are $25 per day for Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, July 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is coordinated with the new ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon, 5K, and Keiki Dash on the 27th. Apply at experiencevolcano.com/vendor-application.

     Experience Volcano is a group of businesses and residents helping to rebuild the economy of Volcano, following last year's volcanic disaster that shut down Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and drastically reduced the visitor county which is now recovering.

ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon, 5K, and Keiki Dash happens Saturday, July 27 in Volcano Village, It replaces the Volcano Rain Forest Runs. Register at ohialehuahalf.com.

Exhibit -The Joy of the Brush: Paintings by Linda J. Varez, daily through Sunday, Aug. 4, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees may apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Monday, July 8, 2019

Calf roping by teams and individuals becomes major action at the Nāʻālehu Fourth of July Rodeo last weekend.
Photos by Manu Yanha of Volcano School of the Arts & Sciences. See more photos below.

THE SHOOTING INCIDENT AT MANUKĀ STATE PARK on Friday, July 5 is under investigation by the Hawaiʻi Police Department and Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. HPD asks for information from the public.

     In the Kahuku Unit of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes, a National Park Service ranger approached a man who was driving a stolen car. The suspect fled to Manukā State Park, the ranger following him. At about 1 p.m., the suspect reportedly tried to leave Manukā and drove the car toward the ranger who fired his weapon, the bullet grazing the suspect's neck and striking his hand. The suspect fled and received treatment for minor injuries at Kona Community Hospital, according to the HPD report.
     At 6:15 p.m., police arrested the suspect, 39-year-old David Gouveia, of Kona, charging him with "unauthorized control of a propelled vehicle." His bail was set at $2,000. He was released pending further investigations for attempted murder in the 2nd degree, involving his use of the car as a weapon against the park ranger.

Keegan Malicki stays on board and wins the Calf Riding prize as rodeo clowns protect him. Photo by Julia Neal

     Detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section are working the case. Anyone with any information can call Detective Dominic Uyetake at 326-4646, ext. 228.

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THE HŪ HONUA BIOENERGY PLANT, which plans to burn farmed eucalyptus trees grown in Kaʻū for electricity to be sold to Hawaiʻi Electric Light Co., is the subject of outreach from the Democratic Party of Hawaiʻi. The Democrats ask that the public submit comments by July 21 regarding Hū Honua's updated injection well permit.

A race that involves picking up a rider on the back of the horse.
Photo by Julia Neal

     A message from the Democrats says, "We are currently in a 30-day comment period from the Safe Drinking Water Branch and the Commission on Water Resource Management regarding Hū Honua's application for updates to its Underground Injection Control (UIC) permits (Application UH 3051). We are asking that members of the Hawaiʻi County Democratic Party submit comments regarding this application, and request that the Department of Health hold a public hearing and that the comment period be extended to 30-day from the date of the public hearing."

     At the 2018 State Democratic Convention, a resolution passed, calling Hū Honua Bioenergy an environmentally destructive project, with its wood burning plant located on the cliffs above the ocean north of Hilo. The latest Democratic Party messages says, "Given the passage of this resolution and that climate and environmental stewardship are key components of the DPH platform, we urge all environmentally conscious Democrats to submit a letter insisting that a public hearing take place covering the details of previously requested modeling and monitoring data, and that the comment period be extended. The 30-day comment period should commence following the date that modeling and monitoring data is presented to the public and only after any discussion addressing the concerns with the Hawaiʻi County Department of Water Supply have been completed."

A young barrel racer catches some air. Photo by Manu Yanha

     The Democratic Party states that in Hū Honua's "original permit, the company asserted that discharged wastewater would be gravity-absorbed into three 400-ft.-deep injection wells. However, once the wells were built, they failed testing. Now, Hū Honua is applying for an updated permit to double the depth of the current wells. The updated permit requires a 30-day public comment period. However, neither Hū Honua nor the Department of Health has given the public anything meaningful to on which to comment. No studies of the possible consequences from deepening the wells have been released to the public, though the County Department of Water Supply requested in a March 12, 2019, letter that Hū Honua provide groundwater modeling as well as a monitoring plan for tracking water level and detecting contaminants. To date, Hū Honua has not provided either of these reports.

     "The public comment period is our opportunity to weigh in on the proposed deepening of the wells. However, we do not currently have the information, as was requested by the DWS, that allows us to provide meaningful comments."

Horse leans in for the junior barrel racer. Photo by Manu Yanha

     The Democratic Party asks that all comments be sent to all of the following:

inaba@hawaiidws.org, kokamoto@hawaiidws.org, joanna.seto@doh.hawaii.gov, sdwb@doh.hawaii.gov, bruce.s.
anderson@doh.hawaii.gov, dlnr.cwrm@hawaii.gov, albright.david@epa.gov, Clean
WaterBranch@doh.hawaii.gov;
norris.uehara@doh.hawaii.gov;
darryl.lum@doh.hawaii.gov;
shane.sumida@doh.hawaii.gov; kozelka.peter@epa.gov.
     Hū Honua has changed its name to Honua Ola.

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A POWER SURGE CUT ELECTRICITY TO ABOUT 51,000 HELCO CUSTOMERS across the island at about 10:45 a.m. today. The outage included some 1,600 in Ocean View. It also took out many traffic lights on the island, with no problem for Kaʻū, since there is an absence of traffic signal lights here.

A horse that prances around the barrels. Photo by Manu Yanha

    According to a release from Hawaiʻi Electric Light, faults on two transmission lines along the Hamakua Coast disconnected independent power producer Hamakua Energy from the grid, causing "a sudden loss of generation." Service to most customers was restored by 11:15 a.m. All customers had power restored by about 1:30 p.m.

     "The cause of the line faults is under investigation but it's likely they were caused by wind gusts blowing tree debris onto lines" says the release. HELCO spokesperson Kristen Okinaka said the surge was likely caused by the approaching heavy weather of former Hurricane Barbara.

     The utility urges the community to keep safety top of mind. Steady rain and flooding can uproot trees and break branches, which can fall on power lines and snap utility poles. Always assume that downed power lines are energized and dangerous, and stay at least 30 feet away.

     Report downed lines and power outages to the Trouble Desk at (808) 969-6666. Outage information and updates are posted on Hawai‘i Electric Light's Twitter account @HIElectricLight.

     A Hawaiʻi Police Department report said that a power surge left large portions of Hawaiʻi Island without electricity. HPD urged residents in areas with nonworking traffic signals to drive with extra care and stay away from those roads.

Flooding in a gulch off Lau today.
Photo by Michael Worthington

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THE REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM BARBARA sent heavy rains to Kaʻū today, with rushing waters in streams and gorges. High surf pounded east and south-facing Hawaiʻi Island shores with very strong breaking waves, and strong longshore and rip currents.

     The Flash Flood Watch for Hawaiʻi Island was canceled this evening, as Barbara's remnants are passing south of the island.

     The National Weather Service urges swimmers to "be aware of your swimming abilities; do not enter the water as dangerous currents and breaking waves may be hazardous. When in doubt, don't go out."

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A calf and horse collide at the rodeo.
Photo by Manu Yanha

3D MAMMOGRAMS will be available in Hilo at Hawaiʻi Radiologic Associates, Ltd., starting Aug. 1. This is the only location on Hawaiʻi Island that offers this newer technology.

     HiRad.com states, "3D mammography produces multiple X-ray images of the breasts to create a digital 3-dimensional rendering of breast tissue. This allows radiologists to view the breast in 1-millimeter 'slices' rather than just the image from the top and side. This technology is particularly helpful for screening women with dense breasts. More than half of Hawaiʻi women have dense breasts. Women with dense tissue are four to five times more likely to develop breast cancer." The U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved the technology in 2011.

     Said HRA president Dr. David Camacho, "Since the early 1980s, HRA has been the leader of breast imaging on Hawaii Island. While this was a substantial investment for us, we believe the 3D mammography will better serve our patients. We believe that bringing 3D mammography to the BigIsland will enable us to find more cancers earlier, leading to a better outcome for the women of this island."

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THE ANNUAL NĀʻĀLEHU FOURTH OF JULY BUCKLE RODEO last weekend produced many winners and thrilling action for spectators who witnessed a true Hawaiian family gathering of ranchers and spectators. See more photos and the complete results this week in the Kaʻū News Briefs.

Po Wai U, a traditional way to round up cattle in the wild, is a rodeo event in Nāʻālehu. Photos by Leilani Esperanza

FLIGHTS FROM KONA TO KAHULUI, MAUI FOR $49 each way in August and September are offered by Makani Kai Air. The new interisland route is four round-trip flights per day, offered for the introductory price from Aug.1 through 31, for flights from Aug. 1 through Sept. 30. Reservations must be made at makanikaiair.com. Regular priced 45 minute flights in nine-passenger Cessna Grand Caravans will be $75 each way.

     Said Richard Schuman, owner of Makani Kai Air, "The people of Molokai and Maui are the reason that we're growing. Many of our customers have asked us to open up a Kahului - Kona route, and we believe that the move makes sense. Our fixed fare strategy is winning converts People appreciate the fact that they can plan ahead knowing the airfare won't change. It will remain the same on weekends, holidays or any other time."

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2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through August
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.

Football, Division II:
Mon., July 15, first day Conditioning, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Mon., July 22, first day Full Pads, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Mon., July 29, 3 to 5 p.m., first day practice
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Mon., Aug. 5, 2:30 to 4 p.m., first day practice
Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

TUESDAY, JULY 9

Flameworking - An Introductory Class with Nash Adams-Pruitt, Tuesday, July 9, 5-8p.m., Volcano Art Center. $75/VAC member, $80/non-member, plus $40 supply fee. Class size limited. Register early. Advanced registration required. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

After Dark in the Park - New Insights from Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 Lower East Rift Zone Eruption, Tuesday, July 9, 7p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. USGS HVO geologist Matt Patrick describes expected and unexpected aspects of the eruption and how the activity might be used to improve his and other scientists' ability to forecast future hazards on Kīlauea. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo

WEDNESDAY, JULY  10

Kui Kalo Demonstration, Wednesday, July 10, 10a.m.-noon, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Ranger Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā shares knowledge of kalo and making poi. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, July 11, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197

Laysan Albatross (Mōlī) and Other Native Seabirds: Their Significance in Hawaiian Culture, Thursday, July 11, 6:30-8p.m., Volcano Art Center. Short documentary showing, book signing, and presentation by Kumu Sabra Kauka and Hob Osterlund, award-winning writer, photographer, and conservationist. Free; $5 donation to VAC suggested. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, July 12, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Community Dance, Friday, July 12, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

SATURDAY, JULY  13

Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network's Summer Musical: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, Friday-Saturday-Sunday, July 12-28, Kīlauea Military Camp's Kīlauea Theater. Tickets available at Kīlauea General Store, Kea‘au Natural Foods, Basically Books, The Most Irresistible Shop and at door. $20/general admission, $15/student or over 60, $12/age 12 and under. Park entrance fees may apply. 982-7344, kden73@aol.com, kden.org

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, July 13, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, July 13, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.org, facebook.com/NMOK.Hawaii

Writing from the Heart with Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, Saturday, July 13, 9:30a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org, franceskaihwawang.com

38th Annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival at Kahuku Unit, Saturday, July 13, 10a.m.-3p.m. Free. Live music, hula, and hands-on Hawaiian cultural activities and demonstrations. Food available for purchase. Visitors welcome to bring picnic lunch. nps.gov/havo

Soul Town Band performance, Saturday, July 13, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Theater. $5 cover charge. Open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, JULY 14

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, July 14 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527

MONDAY, JULY 15

Monday Movie Night: Fire & Sand (Local Documentary), Monday, July 15, 7p.m., $5 donation suggested. Popcorn and snacks available for purchase. Bring cushion. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

ONGOING

Enroll in Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Orientation for enrolled families begins Aug. 5 & 6, with programs continuing following week in Nā‘ālehu on Monday & Wednesday, 8:45-10:45am, and Pāhala, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-10:30am. Space is limited. pidfoundation.org

Seamless Summer Program, open to all people under age 18, no registration required, offers free breakfast at Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School cafeterias. Meals are available weekdays through Friday, July 12. Kaʻū High serves breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call (808) 939-2413 for Nāʻālehu Elementary mealtimes.

Experience Volcano Festival is still looking for vendors. Booths for the event are $25 per day for Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, July 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is coordinated with the new ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon, 5K, and Keiki Dash on the 27th. Apply at experiencevolcano.com/vendor-application.

     Experience Volcano is a group of businesses and residents helping to rebuild the economy of Volcano, following last year's volcanic disaster that shut down Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and drastically reduced the visitor county which is now recovering.

ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon, 5K, and Keiki Dash happens Saturday, July 27 in Volcano Village, It replaces the Volcano Rain Forest Runs. Register at ohialehuahalf.com.

Exhibit -The Joy of the Brush: Paintings by Linda J. Varez, daily through Sunday, Aug. 4, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees may apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

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Kaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, July 7, 2019

The bulls from South Point Buckers had a winning weekend as no paniolo could stay on board at the Fourth of
July Rodeo in Nāʻālehu. Photo by Julia Neal

TWO DAYS OF RODEO WRAPPED THE JULY 4 WEEKEND on Saturday and Sunday, filling the arena and the stands in Nāʻāhleu with ranching families and visitors. Kaʻū Roping & Riding Association put on its annual rodeo for paniola and paniolo of every age, from keiki to kupuna. Events included bull and calf riding, barrel racing, double mugging, and a race that includes jumping onto a horse, behind the rider. Rodeo clowns and rodeo photographers protected the competitors and documented the tradition.
     The Nāʻālehu Rodeo includes rarely seen events such as Poʻo Wai U, which involves two paniolo tying a steer to a y-shaped tree trunk. The practice comes from rounding up cattle in the wilds of Hawaiʻi.

All Around Cowboy Bronson Branco shows off his
prize buckle, eyed by his newborn. Photo by Julia Neal

     Calling the rodeo was Al Cabral. All Around Cowboy is Bronson Bronco. See all the results, names of sponsors, and more photos in upcoming Kaʻū News Briefs and the August edition of The Kaʻū Calendar.

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USDA FARM SERVICE AGENCY is seeking nominations for county committee members.
     "Committee members are critical for the day-to-day operations of Farm Service Agency and help deliver federal farm programs at the local level," says a statement from The Kohala Center, which supports local agriculture.

     The FSA encourages eligible applicants to participate in the upcoming county committee elections. All nomination forms for the 2019 election must be postmarked or received in the local USDA service center by Thursday, Aug. 1. For more information about eligibility and submission of nominations, refer to the agency's most recent newsletter or visit fsa.usda.gov/elections.

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Keiki roper with paniolo families encouraging the next generation of cowboy. Photo by Leilani Esperanza

HAWAI`I COUNTY CIVIL DEFENSE has issued a National Weather Service Flash Flood Watch for this island through Monday Night. Civil Defense sent out the following precautionary messages:

     Onset of rains are forecast to begin tonight and continue through tomorrow night.

Those in flood prone areas, take action before nightfall to prepare for the possible effects of flash flooding and heavy rains. Flash Flooding is life threatening, do not cross fast flowing water.  If lightning threatens, the safest place to be is indoors. If  experiencing heavy rain or rising water, head to higher ground immediately.

Rodeo Queen Trinity Kaawa and paniolo. Photo by Leilani Esperanza 

     The National Weather Service High Surf Advisory has been extended to Tuesday morning for east facing shores of Hawaii Island from North Kohala to Kau Districts. Expect strong breaking waves, dangerous shore break, and rip currents. Beach-goers, swimmers, and surfers should know their imits, exercise caution, and heed all advice given by ocean safety officials.

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THE COUNTY DISASTER RECOVERY WEBSITE for the 2018 Kīlauea eruption is online, to help communities, farmers, and businesses. The site contains information, resources, news, and an events calendar to help residents of Hawaiʻi County connect with recovery initiatives and support services. Visit recovery.hawaiicounty.gov to learn more.

Hawaiian flag bearer.
Photo by Leilani Esperanza

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HAWAIʻI ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD SUMMIT happens Thursday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Hilo Hawaiian Hotel, Moku Ola Ballroom, 71 Banyan Dr., Hilo. The theme of the second annual summit is Local Food for Community Resilience: Feeding Hawaiʻi Now and for Future Generations. The event will include presentations, panels, educational exhibits, reflections from the first summit, and planning for the launch of the Hawaiʻi Island Food System Development
Plan in 2020. Presented by Hawaiʻi Island Food Alliance with funding support from USDA SNAP-Ed Program.

     There is no cost to attend; however, registration is requested in advance, as space is limited. Contact Silvan Shawe at silvan.shawe@hawaiicounty.gov with questions. Visit hifoodalliance.org/2019foodsummit to learn more. Register online.

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American flag bearer.
Photo by Leilani Esperanza

FOOD SAFETY AND GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES workshop happens from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, August 3 at Māʻona Community Garden, 84-5097 Keala O Keawe Rd., in Captain Cook and Saturday, August 17 at Kohala Food Hub at Wishing Well, 55-230 Hōʻea Rd. in Hāwī.

     Featuring Luisa F. Castro, Ph.D., agricultural food safety program manager for Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture, the session will share information about basic food safety guidelines, regulatory requirements, and risk management tools. Presented by The Kohala Center in collaboration with Hawaiʻi Dept. of Ag, Hawaiʻi Farmers Union United, Hawaiʻi Institute of Pacific Agriculture, and Māʻona Community Garden, with funding support from County of Hawaiʻi and U.S. Dept. of Ag Program 2501.
     Admission is free. Registration is required by Wednesday, July 31. Contact Maile Woodhall mwoodhall@kohalacenter.org or 808-887-6411 with questions. Register online.

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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment. 

See Kaʻū exercise, meditation, daily, and weekly events. 

Print edition of The Kaʻū Calendar is free to 5,500 mailboxes 

throughout Kaʻū, from Miloliʻi through Volcano, and free on 

stands throughout the district. Read online at kaucalendar.com

and facebook.com/kaucalendar.

2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through August
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates; Bowling TBA.

Football, Division II:
Mon., July 15, first day Conditioning, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Mon., July 22, first day Full Pads, 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Mon., July 29, 3 to 5 p.m., first day practice
Tue., Aug. 20, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Hilo
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Mon., Aug. 5, 2:30 to 4 p.m., first day practice
Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

MONDAY, JULY 8

Head Coaches Wanted for Ka‘ū High School, 2019-2020: Coed Judo, Coed Swimming, and Boys Basketball. Applications due Monday, July 8 - pick up at school office weekdays, 8a.m.-4p.m. Must pass criminal background check. Athletic Director Kalei Namohala, 313-4161

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, July 8, 1p.m., contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Monday, July 8 (Committees), Tuesday, July 9 (Council), Hilo. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.

Couples Dinner, Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 4:30-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Followed by Couples Engagement, 6-8p.m. Hosted by Ocean View Baptist Church. Open to the public.

TUESDAY, JULY 9Flameworking - An Introductory Class with Nash Adams-Pruitt, Tuesday, July 9, 5-8p.m., Volcano Art Center. $75/VAC member, $80/non-member, plus $40 supply fee. Class size limited. Register early. Advanced registration required. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

After Dark in the Park - New Insights from Kīlauea Volcano's 2018 Lower East Rift Zone Eruption, Tuesday, July 9, 7p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. USGS HVO geologist Matt Patrick describes expected and unexpected aspects of the eruption and how the activity might be used to improve his and other scientists' ability to forecast future hazards on Kīlauea. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo

WEDNESDAY, JULY  10

Kui Kalo Demonstration, Wednesday, July 10, 10a.m.-noon, Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai. Ranger Keoni Kaholo‘a‘ā shares knowledge of kalo and making poi. Free; park entrance fees apply. nps.gov/havo

THURSDAY, JULY 11

Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka‘ū, Thursday, July 11, 6:30p.m., United Methodist Church, Nā‘ālehu. Pres. Berkley Yoshida, 747-0197

Laysan Albatross (Mōlī) and Other Native Seabirds: Their Significance in Hawaiian Culture, Thursday, July 11, 6:30-8p.m., Volcano Art Center. Short documentary showing, book signing, and presentation by Kumu Sabra Kauka and Hob Osterlund, award-winning writer, photographer, and conservationist. Free; $5 donation to VAC suggested. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

FRIDAY, JULY 12

Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, July 12, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Community Dance, Friday, July 12, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. Alcohol-free event. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org

SATURDAY, JULY  13

Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network's Summer Musical: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song, Friday-Saturday-Sunday, July 12-28, Kīlauea Military Camp's Kīlauea Theater. Tickets available at Kīlauea General Store, Kea‘au Natural Foods, Basically Books, The Most Irresistible Shop and at door. $20/general admission, $15/student or over 60, $12/age 12 and under. Park entrance fees may apply. 982-7344, kden73@aol.com, kden.org

Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, July 13, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, July 13, meet 9:30a.m., Northern Gate, Kāwā. RSVP to James Akau, jakau@nmok.org, 561-9111. Bring a water bottle, lunch, closed toed shoes, long sleeved t-shirt, and pants. Tools, gloves, water, and light refreshments provided. nmok.org, facebook.com
NMOK.Hawaii

Writing from the Heart with Frances Kai-Hwa Wang, Saturday, July 13, 9:30a.m.-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. $65/VAC member, $75/non-member. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org, franceskaihwawang.com

38th Annual Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park Cultural Festival at Kahuku Unit, Saturday, July 13, 10a.m.-3p.m. Free. Live music, hula, and hands-on Hawaiian cultural activities and demonstrations. Food available for purchase. Visitors welcome to bring picnic lunch. nps.gov/havo

Soul Town Band performance, Saturday, July 13, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Theater. $5 cover charge. Open to all authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

SUNDAY, JULY 14

Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, July 14 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527

ONGOING

Head Coaches for Coed Judo, Coed Swimming, and Boys Basketball are wanted by Kaʻū High School for the 2019-2020 school year. Applications, due Monday, July 8, can be picked up at the school office weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Coaches hired by Hawaiʻi Department of Education are required to pass a criminal background check. Contact Kaʻū High Athletic Director Kalei Namohala 313-4161 with questions.

Enroll in Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Orientation for enrolled families begins Aug. 5 & 6, with programs continuing following week in Nā‘ālehu on Monday & Wednesday, 8:45-10:45am, and Pāhala, Tuesday & Thursday, 8:30-10:30am. Space is limited. pidfoundation.org

Seamless Summer Program, open to all people under age 18, no registration required, offers free breakfast at Nāʻālehu Elementary and Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary School cafeterias. Meals are available weekdays through Friday, July 12. Kaʻū High serves breakfast from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., lunch from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Call (808) 939-2413 for Nāʻālehu Elementary mealtimes.

Experience Volcano Festival is still looking for vendors. Booths for the event are $25 per day for Saturday, July 27, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, July 28, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is coordinated with the new ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon, 5K, and Keiki Dash on the 27th. Apply at experiencevolcano.com/vendor-application.

     Experience Volcano is a group of businesses and residents helping to rebuild the economy of Volcano, following last year's volcanic disaster that shut down Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and drastically reduced the visitor county which is now recovering.

ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Half Marathon, 5K, and Keiki Dash happens Saturday, July 27 in Volcano Village, It replaces the Volcano Rain Forest Runs. Register at ohialehuahalf.com.

Exhibit -The Joy of the Brush: Paintings by Linda J. Varez, daily through Sunday, Aug. 4, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees may apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

6th Annual Ka‘ū Coffee Trail Run Registration, webscorer.com/register?raceid=166020. 5K, 10K, 1/2 Marathon races through mac nut and coffee fields along slopes of Ka‘ū starting at 7a.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Ka‘ū Coffee Mill. Sponsored by Ka‘ū Coffee Mill and ‘O Ka‘ū Kākou. Prices increase after July 9. okaukakou.org, kaucoffeemill.com

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