The Kaʻū Calendar News Briefs, Hawaiʻi Island

Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Kaʻū News Briefs, Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Flags wave for preservation of Maunakea at Pāhala Community Center over the weekend. See what's new about the

situation in several stories, below. Photo by Julia Neal

SEN. LORRAINE INOUYE expressed her support for the Thirty Meter Telescope project, in a letter this week to Gov. David Ige and state Attorney General Claire Conners. She wrote that "it's time" to allow the project to move forward and enforce laws allowing construction to begin. She posted a link to the letter on her Facebook. The letter appeared Tuesday in Hawaiʻi Tribune-Herald.

Inouye, who has also served as mayor of Hawaiʻi County, urged the governor to take action because "Laws must be followed, all laws, all the time. Public trust requires bold leadership: Difficult decisions need to be made about Maunakea, its management, and how we address the needs of our host culture."

Sen. Lorraine Inouye

Inouye called past management of Maunakea "haphazard," but wrote that "frustration with the past does not justify blocking the public road to the top of the mountain. It's civil disobedience." She said "illegally blocking" Maunakea Access Road "does not help solve the challenges" of "past wrongdoing" or "level the playing field for our Hawaiian community." She said the establishment of the College of Hawaiian Language at University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo and ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center "reflect progress," but that there's "a great deal more to be done."

She gave the example that, if she blocked the road into Waipi‘o Valley, "which I wouldn't do," she "would be arrested, hauled to court, fined or jailed. But, if I say I am a 'protector,' and block the Daniel K. Inouye Highway or the public road to the top the mountain, I can, at this moment, do it without repercussion. That's wrong. It opposes our rule of law."

She also said that "allowing protesters to determine who can and cannot access the mountain is malfeasance."

She mentioned that the financial damage - "hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars" spent for police, emergency services, Department of Land and Natural Resources' employees, and National Guard - "harms everyone," and that there's "no end in sight."

Inouye said that the TMT project went through "unprecedented review. Hawaiian, cultural, archaeological, educational, recreational, and environmental specialists were consulted at each step. TMT has committed to significant cultural and environmental protections and community benefits, and the process has been thoroughly reviewed and approved by the state Supreme Court. TMT deserves to build.

Mauna Kea's summit is home to many telescopes. A new one, the largest ever to be built, is being protested by those who
feel the mauna is sacred. Photo from UH

"I share the frustration about wanting to expedite removal of decommissioned telescopes, but an environmental assessment is mandatory. The old 'scopes will come down when legally permitted. TMT must move forward now.

"I'm not telling anyone to forget their concerns, to give up dreams of sovereignty for our Hawaiian community, or to give up wanting our own children to be the astronomers and engineers operating the telescopes. We cannot give up on expecting a better educational start and choices for all our children, and on ensuring affordable housing, health care, and good paying jobs.

"These are essential human rights issues that are pressing in Hawaiʻi. But blocking the road, stopping TMT, and shutting down astronomy will only impede these – and further divide our community. We already have acute economic disparity. This is not how to right past wrongs.

"Make no mistake, our future – and our children's future – is at stake."

Flags on the lanai in Kaʻū, in support of Maunakea concerns by Hawaiians. Photo by Julia Neal

In closing, she addressed Ige directly, saying she supported his election, that he knows "right from wrong. I know you value education and science and believe all our children deserve a better future. I also know you know nothing good comes easy. We need you now to protect all of us with your leadership."
Read the full letter at hawaiitribune-herald.com/2019/08/20/opinion/inouye-to-ige-its-time.

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Sen. Mazie Hirono

SEN. MAZIE HIRONO VISITED THE PROTECTOR CAMP AT MAUNAKEA this week, one of her first stops since returning to the islands from Washington D.C.

Today marked 37 days of Protectors of Maunakea guarding the access road to the summit, in protest of the Thirty Meter Telescope project.

Hirono said in an interview on KHON that she went "when there weren't thousands of people there," to "talk to the kūpuna and some of the leaders." She remarked that the feeling at the encampment was "very respectful" and that they are "very well organized and very committed" to their cause: protecting the mauna because they believe Maunakea is sacred, and there have been "decades of broken promises" regarding the mauna.

Hirono said she did not have the answer to resolving the situation, no "magic wand." She said she spoke to Mayor Harry Kim, who told her he wants to "peacefully resolve" the situation.

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Overcrowding along near Maunakea Access Road has sparked addition of new no parking signs.
Photo from Puʻuhonua O Puʻuhuluhulu Maunakea Facebook

VEHICLES MAY BE TOWED OR TICKETED if parked along Daniel K. Inouye Hwy, Saddle Road, near Puʻuhonua O Puʻuhuluhulu and the access road to the summit, currently blocked by Protectors of Maunakea in protest of the Thirty Meter Telescope project.
Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation has recently populated the highway with "No Parking, Stopping, Standing, Loading, and Unloading," signs. An image of a car being towed is underneath each red-lettered sign.

A warning about enforcement was sent out on the Maunakea Protector's Facebook by Kahoʻokahi Kanuha: "They will begin enforcing new rules along the highway today. If we park a 'reasonable' distance from the road then that 'shouldn't' be a problem. Super vague language that's not clearly defined. I told them we need something more definitive and they said that's the best they can do for now."

One of the new signs along Daniel K. Inouye Highway near the Muanakea
Access Road. Photo from David Corrigan/Big Island Video News

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HIGH SURF ADVISORY is in effect for all Kaʻū shores through Thursday. The swell, states the National Weather Service, is forecast to die down by the end of the week. Beaches may be closed without notice, states Hawaiʻi County Civil Defense.

"Expect ocean water occasionally sweeping across portions of beaches, very strong breaking waves, and strong currents," warns NWS. "Beachgoers, swimmers, and surfers should heed all advice given by ocean safety officials and exercise caution. Boaters should expect recreational surfers and body boarders utilizing harbor channels to access surfing areas."

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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:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Fri., Aug. 23, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts St. Joseph
Wed., Aug. 28, 6 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kohala

Cross Country:

Sat., Aug. 31, 10 a.m., @Christian Liberty

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UPCOMING

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 12:30-1:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

Registration Open: Kickball Instruction, Wednesday, Aug. 21-28, Kahuku Park. Program on Fridays, 2-3:30p.m, from Aug. 30-Sept. 27, for ages 6-12. Athletic shoes required. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

THURSDAY, AUG. 22

Registration Open: Handprint Trees, Thursday, Aug. 22-Sept. 3, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place Wednesday, Sept. 4, 3:30-5p.m. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

Ka‘ū Community Children's Council, Thursday, Aug. 22, 3-4p.m., Classroom 35, Building F, Nā‘ālehu Elementary School. Provides local forum for all community members to come together as equal partners to discuss and positively affect multiple systems' issues for the benefit of all students, families, and communities. Chad Domingo, text 808-381-2584, domingoc1975@yahoo.com, ccco.k12.hi.us

SATURDAY, AUG. 24
Free Spay and Neuter Clinic for Dogs Saturday, Aug. 24, Ocean View. KARES, Kohala Animal Relocation and Education Service brings the clinic to Kaʻū in an effort "to reduce the high euthanasia rate within our community." For more and to register, call 328-8455.

Pickleball at KMC, Saturday, Aug. 24, and Sunday, Aug. 25, Kīlauea Military Camp Tennis Courts, HVNP. $10 in advance. Registration forms at KMC recreation Lodge. 967-8352 or Jim Buck, kilaueajimmy@gmail.com. KMC open to all patrons, and has certain Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com

Realms and Divisions, Sat., Aug. 24, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

Dances of Universal Peace, Saturday, Aug. 24, 6-7:30p.m., Methodist Church hall, across from Nā‘ālehu post office. Fun, easy to learn dances from many traditions evoking peace. Donations welcome. No registration necessary. 939-9461

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Free Entry to all National Parks - NP Service 103rd Anniversary, Sunday, Aug. 25. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

Give Input on the Draft General Plan for Hawaiʻi County on Sunday, Aug. 25, at Nāʻālehu Community Center from 9 a.m. to 2p.m. Drop in anytime to talk with planners. Download the Draft General Plan.

Palm Trail, Sunday, Aug. 25, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6-mile loop. nps.gov/havo

A Taste of Tea & Pottery 2019, Sunday, Aug. 25, noon-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. Annual fundraiser for VAC's Fire Arts Programs. $30/VAC members, $35/non-member, includes choice of one handmade tea cup or bowl, tasting of several freshly brewed Hawai‘i grown teas, and option to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Door prizes, silent auction, and cookies, packaged tea, and tea cups available for purchase. Vote for favorite Hawai‘i grown tea through Taster's Choice Award. Hands-on experiences with clay and demonstrations. Eva Lee speaks. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

MONDAY, AUG. 26

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 26, 1p.m., contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

TUESDAY, AUG. 27

Registration Open: Door Knob Hangers, Tuesday, Aug. 27-Sept. 6, Kahuku Park, Hawaiian Ocean View Estates. Program for ages 6-12 takes place Tuesday, Sept. 10, 12:45-3:30p.m. Free. 939-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation

H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. Board Mtg., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 10a.m., H.O.V.E. RMC office, 92-8979 Lehua Lane, Ocean View. 929-9910, hoveroad.com

Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tuesday, Aug. 27, 11:30a.m.-1p.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Volunteers welcome. Dave Breskin, 319-8333

ONGOING

Applications for Grants to Steward PONC Protected Lands on Hawaiʻi Island are open through Friday, Aug. 31. In Kaʻū, areas of the Kahuku Coast, Kahua Olohu, and Kāwā Bay are eligible. Only 501(c)3 non-profits or organizations that operate under the umbrella of a 501(c)3 non-profit should apply.

Applications are available at records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/1/edoc/95324/
2018-19%20PONC%20Stewardship
%20Grant%20Request.pdf. Information and applications are also available at the P&R office, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6, Hilo. Completed applications must be submitted or postmarked by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018. Questions? Contact Reid Sewake at 961-8311.

Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School of Arts & Sciences; last year's event sold out. This sixth festive evening of live music, food, wines and craft beers under the stars happens Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-7p.m. The $50 per person tickets include live music entertainment by Young Brothers; delicious food and drink from local restaurants; award-winning wines and teas from the Volcano Winery; tours of the vineyards and a huge raffle.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sunday, Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees 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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Monday, August 19, 2019

Kaʻū News Briefs, Monday, August 19, 2019

Pāhala Preschool's classroom, shiny with newly painted, bright colors. The building and grounds, which have served
Pāhala's pre-Kindergarten keiki for over half a century, got a much needed makeover this summer.

See how Lowe's Heroes Project came through for the school and community, below. Photo from Kathy Andrade

PĀHALA COMMUNITY CENTER WAS FILLED WITH KAʻŪ HIGH AND PĀHALA ELEMENTARY GRADUATES on Sunday. The annual reunion, luncheon, and celebration welcomes everyone to honor their alma mater.

Getting down at the Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary

Alumni & Friends celebration on Sunday is
Brenda Domondon, who teaches ʻukulele and
singing at Pāhala Senior Center.

Photo by Julia Neal

The potluck drew many ethnic foods from throughout Kaʻū. Makanau filled the air with music. The girl band comprised of three sisters and a daughter features lead singer Denise Peralta; her mother Barbara Muranaka; and Muranaka's sisters, Claudette Sevarias and Bernadette Freitas. Backing up the women on bass is Kimo Tyson.

Many of those gathered at Pāhala Community Center attended Kaʻū High and Pāhala Elementary School as children of sugar cane field and factory workers. They come from many nationalities, including Hawaiian, Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese, and Filipino. The plantation closed in 1996. For a review of their history, see the Kaʻū News Briefs Labor Day edition from Sept. 4, 2017.

Attendees like Clement Hirae came from as far as Boston. One of the organizers, Sally Naboa Louis, said she was thrilled with the goodwill and looks forward to next year.
Four members of the hālau of the late Edna Agil performed hula. They were Sally Louis, Maggie Garbacz, Pauline Enriques, and Fran Volpe.

James Yamaki also helped to organize the event on behalf of the class of 1958.
The reunion group also plans a trip once a year to Las Vegas.

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TALK ACTION, TAKE ACTION SURVEY DEADLINE EXTENDED through Aug. 31. The surveys ask for information regarding 2018's Kīlauea eruption recovery. They are available for all Hawaiʻi County residents at recovery.hawaiicounty.gov/connect/impact-status-survey-suite. Focus areas are households, businesses, and community. They are part of the second phase of recovery under the county's Talk Action, Take Action initiative. The initiative will use these three surveys to collect community input, which will shape both near- and long-term recovery efforts on Hawaiʻi Island, with a particular focus on the Puna District.

Makanau, with lead singer Denise Peralta; her mother Barbara Muranaka; Muranaka's sisters, Claudette Sevarias

and Bernadette Freitas; and bassist Kimo Tyson. Photo by Julia Neal

Hard copies of the surveys can also be picked up at Council member offices, the Department of Research & Development, and the Planning Department.

Diane Ley, Director of Research & Development for the county, said, "We hope anyone affected by the Kīlauea eruption will fill out these surveys. By better understanding the specific needs of the community, individuals and businesses at this time, the recovery framework and resulting initiatives will better address the improved well-being of all still recovering. We invite everyone invested in Hawaiʻi Island to respond. The greater the participation, the more clarity the County and its community partners will have moving forward on recovery."

Chowing down on ono grinds at the 18th annual Kaʻū High & Pāhala

Elementary Alumni & Friends celebration on Sunday at Pāhala Community

Center. Playing in the background, Makanau Band provided

music to munch by. Photo by Julia Neal

The Household Impact and Opportunity Assessment will help clarify what unmet needs families are experiencing. It will guide family outreach and long-term community planning.

The Community Impact and Opportunity Assessment will provide direction for decisions about long-term recovery, including hazard mitigation, land use, natural and cultural resource management, infrastructure investments, housing, and economic development. The Puna Community Development Plan Action Committee will use the survey to make informed recommendations on priority objectives at its Tuesday, August 6 meeting.

The Business Impact and Opportunity Assessment follows up on last year's business survey. The results will identify ongoing economic impacts as well as challenges and opportunities for business recovery.

Unless one chooses to be contacted individually, the information from the surveys will be anonymous.

The surveys cover a range of topics, from questions about development in areas with adequate access, to asking individuals and families if they are still in need of replacement housing.

Surveys are at recovery.hawaiicounty.gov/connect/impact-status-survey-suite.

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LOWE'S HEROES PROJECT VOLUNTEERS SPRUCED UP PĀHALA PRESCHOOL this summer. The preschool has served Kaʻū for over 25 years, under the direction of the Andrade family, beginning with Judy Andrade and currently operated by her daughter, Kathy Andrade. The school, where staff teaches their students "the core values of being a Christian along with development and preparedness for entrance into kindergarten," has welcomed more than 750 keiki for early training in the classrooms and grounds.

Lowe's Project Heroes volunteers, some paint-spattered after some hard work sprucing up Pāhala Preschool.

Photo from Kathy Andrade

Over the last quarter century, on grounds owned by the Methodist Church, the building has withstood numerous hurricanes, earthquakes, and high winds, and was in need of several repairs. This year, through Lowe's Heroes Project, Pāhala Preschool "has been blessed with a makeover," said Andrade.

Ebby, the Lowe's employee who spearheaded the project.

Photo from Kathy Andrade

Lowe's Heroes Project encourages Lowe's employees to volunteer and positively impact their communities. The program is designed to motivate employees to adopt a volunteer project with a local nonprofit organization or school, and make a difference.

Said Andrade, "This momentum of blessings has made a positive improvement to Pāhala Preschool. Lowe's employees have come to Pāhala Preschool as volunteers and have left as family."

Donations from Lowe's helped volunteers transform the school. Colorful new paint covers the interior and exterior, including the children's tables and cubbies. New fixtures, lights, and rugs replace worn versions. New swings for playtime are outside, along with two new table and bench sets, which can be used for snack time, lunch, activities, and fellowship.

Andrade said the Lowe's Heroes Project volunteers donated "hours of hard work, sweat, love, and friendship, as they rejuvenate Pāhala Preschool, to serve children of the Kaʻū district in the future."

Rolling and edging, it took many hands to transform

Pāhala Preschool into its newly painted, colorful self.

Photo from Kathy Andrade

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HAWAIʻI VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK ARTIST IN RESIDENCE for August, Andy Jarema, performs tomorrow night at an After Dark in the Park concert. the program, on Tuesday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium is free; park entrance fees apply.

This "young and innovative" Detroit-based musician and composer has created music inspired by the park's fauna and geology, by using a mix of sound-collage techniques, his trumpet, and traditional scoring.

Jarema's said his creative aim for the residency is "to sonically capture the natural landscape of the park with my recording device: the quiet hiss of a steam vent, the screech of an ‘io flying overhead, the rush of the waves striking Hōlei Sea Arch. From there, I would integrate these recordings into various forms of music to stitch together a sonic portrait of the natural beauty of the park." Jarema is known for integrating hip-hop nature beats, music videos and classical music into his work.

The artist in residence program is sponsored by the National Parks Arts Foundation, the National Park Service, the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park and other generous benefactors. NPAF is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to the promotion of the national parks by creating dynamic opportunities for artworks that are based in natural and historic heritage. All NPAF programs are made possible through philanthropic support.

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‘ŌHI‘A LOVE FEST at ʻImiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo happens Sunday, Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free public event offers arts, crafts, and learning centered around the ʻōhiʻa, Hawai‘i's most abundant native tree. The 3rd annual event will also focus on conservation efforts, as ‘ōhi‘a is threatened – especially on Hawaiʻi Isalnd – with two deadly funguses.

‘Ōhi‘a "play an integral role in Hawaiʻi's ecosystems and culture," states the releae from 'Imiloa. "We are all connected to ‘ōhi‘a in some way, from the water we drink, the landscapes we protect, the lei we wear, the mele (songs) we sing, the beauty we take in while hiking, hunting, or even driving over Saddle Road, to that beloved tree in your back yard or favorite forest."

The public is invited to come and listen to history, legends, and workshops about ‘ōhi‘a shared at Mo‘olelo (Story) Corner; take a tour through a 3-D ‘ōhi‘a forest experience; sow some ‘ōhi‘a seeds to take home and start a mini forest; and watch the 3-time Emmy award-winning film Saving ‘Ōhi‘a - Hawai‘i's Sacred Tree, a documentary about the fight against Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death disease. Attendees are invited to get answers to questions about ROD, the fungal disease threatening ‘ōhi‘a, directly from ROD researchers.

‘Ōhi‘a Love Fest also features crafts, games, prizes, educational booths, a photo booth, live music, hula, and food vendors. Attendees will also have free access to ʻImiloa Astronomy Center and the planetarium.

The festival is a zero-waste event; bring personal, reusable water bottles. The event is hosted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources-Division of Forestry and Wildlife, and the University of Hawaiʻi Cooperative Extension Service, with support from the Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death Working Group and ʻImiloa Astronomy Center.
See imiloahawaii.org and cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/rod.

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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:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
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:

UPCOMING

TUESDAY, AUG. 20

Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Aug. 20 (Committees), Wednesday, Aug. 21, (Council), Kona. Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building. Agendas at hawaiicounty.gov.

Concert with Artist-in-Residence Andy Jarema, After Dark in the Park, Tuesday, Aug. 20, 7p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. The Detroit-based musician and composer uses a mixture of sound-collage techniques, his trumpet, and traditional scoring to make site-specific work. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 12:30-1:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

THURSDAY, AUG. 22

Kapapala Ranch Tour by Volcano Community Foundation, Saturday, Aug. 24, time TBA, Volcano Art Center. Travel along the Peter Lee Road that runs between Pāhala and Volcano, built in 1988. See Volcano Art Center's partner event listed for Aug. 8. $50/person includes lunch. Reserve a space, 895-1011, volcanocommunity@gmail.com

Realms and Divisions, Saturday, Aug. 24, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Free Entry to all National Parks - NP Service 103rd Anniversary, Sunday, Aug. 25. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

Palm Trail, Sunday, Aug. 25, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6-mile loop. nps.gov/havo

MONDAY, AUG. 26

Ka‘ū Homeschool Co–op Group, Monday, Aug. 26, 1p.m., contact for location. Parent-led homeschool activity and social group, building community in Ka‘ū. Laura Roberts, 406-249-3351

ONGOING

Applications are available at records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/1/edoc/95324/2018-19%20PONC%20Stewardship%20
Grant%20Request.pdf. Information and applications are also available at the P&R office, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6, Hilo. Completed applications must be submitted or postmarked by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018. Questions? Contact Reid Sewake at 961-8311.

Exhibit - Nani Ka ‘Ikena by Volcano local photographer Jesse Tunison, daily through Sept. 15, 9a.m.-5p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Nani Ka ʻIkena, that which is seen is beautiful, features vibrant colors and crisp, wide vistas which highlight the character and drama of Hawaiʻi Island’s landscape. The collection of ten photographs were captured over the past decade by Tunison and also document the dynamic changes which have occurred in such a short period of time. "While the landscape has changed the beauty has endured." Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org

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Sunday, August 18, 2019

Kaʻū News Briefs, Sunday, August 18, 2019

Berkeley Yoshida, President of Kaʻū Hawaiian Civic Club, with his home grown floral display to welcome everyone

to the 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday. Photo by Julia Neal

THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF THE KAʻŪ HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB on Saturday in Pāhala experienced a song sung for the first time in public from Hawaiian songwriter, producer, and performer, Kenneth Makuakane. The words reflect on the history of Hawaiian activists as they gave their lives to stop military weapons testing on the island of Kahoʻolawe. The song also refers to the positive influences of such people as Israel Kamakawiwoʻole and his inspirational version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow. Its contemporary topic is the future of Maunakea, as protests continue regarding expansion of the telescope campus there, with the song acknowledging the reverence for the mauna that is felt by Hawaiian people. Makuakane, whose family is from Nāʻālehu, said he hopes to record the song very soon.

Kenneth Makuakane introduced a new song about Hawaiian
activism in the past and present. Photo by Julia Neal

The Hawaiian Civic Club anniversary drew members from other civic clubs and many of the founders of the Kaʻū organization. Its president, Berkeley Yoshida, introduced one of the founders, and former Hawaiʻi Island mayor and state senator, Dante Carpenter, who described Kaʻū people as strong and independent. He worked for the old sugar plantation and told many stories of his life here.
The chef for the evening was ʻĀina Akamu, who instructs future chefs at Kaʻū High School.

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U.S. CENSUS WORKERS ARE CANVASSING in the first major field operation of the 2020 Census. Address canvassing "improves and refines the Census Bureau's address list" of households nationwide, which is necessary to deliver invitations to respond to the census, explains a release from the bureau. The release states this step plays "a vital role in ensuring a complete and accurate count of everyone living in the United States." In-field address canvassing will continue through mid-October.

Keiki hula performers from Lori Lei's Hula Studio. Photo by Julia Neal

Bureau Director Steven Dillingham said, "The Census Bureau is dedicated to ensuring that we are on track, and ready to accomplish the mission of the 2020 Census. We have made many improvements and innovations over the past decade, including better technologies for canvassing neighborhoods and developing complete and updated address listings and maps."

The bureau created new software called the Block Assessment, Research, and Classification Application (BARCA). It compares satellite images of the United States over time, allowing Census Bureau employees to spot new housing developments, changes in existing homes and other housing units that did not previously exist. Reviewers also use BARCA to compare the number of housing units in current imagery with the number of addresses on file for each block.

Bureau Geography Division Chief Deirdre Bishop said, "We were able to verify 65 percent of addresses using satellite imagery — a massive accomplishment for us. In 2010, we had to hire 150,000 people to verify 100 percent of the addresses in the field, this decade we will only have to hire about 40,000 employees around the nation to verify the remaining 35 percent of addresses." Find out how to get hired.

Dante Carpenter, one of the founders of the Kaʻū Hawaiian Civic Club,
spoke to the crowd at the club's 50th anniversary celebration.
Photo by Julia Neal

To help identify address listers, employees will have badges and briefcases indicating their affiliation with the Census Bureau. They will introduce themselves as a Census Bureau employee, show their official government ID badge, and explain the purpose of the visit. People may also ask them for a picture ID from another source to confirm their identity. They will ask a few simple questions to verify the address and any additional living quarters on the property for inclusion in the census. The 2020 Census: In-Field Address Canvassing (IFAC) Viewer provides county information on areas that listers will visit.

Said Marilyn Sanders, Chicago regional director, said, "Ultimately, the success of the census depends on everyone's participation. And it's important to remember, when you respond to the census you shape your future and the future of your community."

Kūpuna hula dancers performed at the Kaʻū Hawaiian Civic Club's
50th anniversary celebration. Photo by Julia Neal

The 2020 Census officially starts counting people in January 2020 in Toksook Bay, Alaska. Most households in the country will start receiving invitations to respond online, by phone, or by mail, in March 2020. The U.S. Constitution mandates that a census of the population be conducted once every 10 years. Census data is used to determine the number of seats each state holds in Congress, and how more than $675 billion in federal funds are distributed for services and infrastructure, including health care, jobs, schools, roads, and businesses.

For more information on address canvassing, visit the Census Bureau website.

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MAHI‘AI A OLA FOOD GROWING PROGRAM is a joint effort by Kamehameha Schools (KS) and The Kohala Center (TKC). Nearly 90 percent of Hawaiʻi's food is imported, states a release from the groups, so the school and center are engaged in an ongoing effort to "find and partner with farmers to increase local food production." KS and TKC launched Mahi‘ai a Ola, a campaign to support local farmers, agricultural education, and innovative solutions to improve food security this week.
Mahiʻai a Ola is "an ʻāina-based lifestyle concept that is not about living to eat but rather eating to live. In the larger food system, farmers don’t just cultivate food, they cultivate minds, families, and communities," states the release.

     Mahiʻai a Ola is an initiative that evolved from the Mahiʻai Match-Up program, which began in 2013, as an "opportunity to increase agricultural awareness in support of the farming industry, while reinvigorating innovation, community connections, and a commitment to future generations." Mahiʻai a Ola is made up of three programs:
     Mahiʻai Match-Up is an agricultural business plan competition. The winner is awarded a five-year land agreement with KS and a $10,000 cash prize, donated by Ulupono Initiative. The winner will have the support of KS land asset managers, with wrap-around business services and financial guidance from The Kohala Center. Applications for the contest are due by September 20.
     Mahiʻai a Ao is a scholarship awards program for various agriculture-related educational programs, in partnership with GoFarm Hawaiʻi
     MahiX is an open innovation challenge, seeking cooperative solutions to Hawaiʻi's most pressing agricultural issues.
     Funds raised on behalf of Mahiʻai a Ola will provide scholarships and funding for new and innovative ideas and initiatives that support agriculture and food security.
     Marissa Harman, KS Asset Management Director on Hawai’i Island, said, "When you break down the concept of mahiʻai – it's about the energy and the vigor of working with the land. It's also part of the word ʻāina. Together, it's about sustaining oneself, one's community – feeding the mind, body, and spirit. Because farmers, like students, thrive in a healthy environment, Mahiʻai a Ola is about more than land and money; it is about honoring our mahiʻai as exemplars in our community, true lāhui lifters, who not only grow food but provide sustenance for all."

Food farms on Kamehameha Schools lands. Photo from Kamehameha Schools

     Cheryl Ka‘uhane Lupenui, president and chief executive officer of The Kohala Center, said, "The Mahi‘ai a Ola initiative is truly a unique opportunity for our Hawaiʻi Island farmers. Not only will we be able to grow more local food, but we can grow more viable mahi‘ai working with ‘āina as a meaningful way of life in Hawai‘i. It takes hard work, resources, innovation, and a love for the land to feed our families, neighbors, and communities. This is mahi‘ai a ola. The Mahi‘ai a Ola campaign unites friends and farmers to strengthen our relationship with food for the greater health and well-being of our communities and ‘āina."
     KS stewards more than 160,000 acres of agricultural land on Hawaiʻi Island. Farmers on KS land raise a variety of crops such as papaya, bananas, vegetables, ʻulu, Kona coffee, macadamia nuts, and cacao, and livestock such as pigs and cattle.
     TKC has worked to support the Hawaiʻi island food system with farmer training programs, youth education initiatives, and rural and cooperative business development services "to inspire future generations of food producers and help them succeed."
     To learn more about Mahi‘ai a Ola, or to enter the Mahi‘ai Match-up competition, visit ksbe.edu/mahiai.

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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:
Sat., Aug. 24, 1 p.m., Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha

Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
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:

UPCOMING

MONDAY, AUG. 19

Forest Restoration Project: Faya Tree Removal (12+), register by Monday, Aug. 19 for Friday, Aug. 23 event from 8:30a.m.-1p.m., HVNP. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Park entrance fees may apply. Space limited. R.S.V.P. to Patty Kupchak, 352-1402, forest@fhvnp.org. fhvnp.org

Empower Girls Mtg., Monday, Aug. 19, from 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805

TUESDAY, AUG. 20

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21

Ocean View Community Association Board of Directors Mtg., Wednesday, Aug. 21, 12:30-1:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org

THURSDAY, AUG. 22

SATURDAY, AUG. 24

Kapapala Ranch Tour by Volcano Community Foundation, Saturday, Aug. 24, time TBA, Volcano Art Center. Travel along the Peter Lee Road that runs between Pāhala and Volcano, built in 1988. See Volcano Art Center's partner event listed for Aug. 8. $50/person includes lunch. Reserve a space, 895-1011, volcanocommunity@gmail.com

Realms and Divisions, Sat., Aug. 24, 9:30-11:30am, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult, two-mile, hike. Bring snack. nps.gov/havo

SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Free Entry to all National Parks - NP Service 103rd Anniversary, Sunday, Aug. 25. 985-6101, nps.gov/havo

Palm Trail, Sun., Aug. 25, 9:30-12:30pm, Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderately difficult hike - 2.6-mile loop. nps.gov/havo

A Taste of Tea & Pottery 2019, Saturday, Aug. 25, noon-4p.m., Volcano Art Center. Annual fundraiser for VAC's Fire Arts Programs. $30/VAC members, $35/non-member, includes choice of one handmade tea cup or bowl, tasting of several freshly brewed Hawai‘i grown teas, and option to participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Door prizes, silent auction, and cookies, packaged tea, and tea cups available for purchase. Vote for favorite Hawai‘i grown tea through Taster's Choice Award. Hands-on experiences with clay and demonstrations. Eva Lee speaks. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org

ONGOING

Applications are available at records.hawaiicounty.gov/weblink/1/edoc/95324/2018-19%20PONC%20Stewardship%20Grant%20Request.pdf. Information and applications are also available at the P&R office, Aupuni Center, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6, Hilo. Completed applications must be submitted or postmarked by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 31, 2018. Questions? Contact Reid Sewake at 961-8311.

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