IT IS ONE DAY BEFORE THE GENERAL ELECTION: Absentee voting is over and voting takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 2 at Ka`u High School, Na`alehu Community Center, and Ocean View Community Center. In Volcano, it’s at Cooper Center. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
CANDIDATES CAMPAIGN to the last minute with sign waiving and attending rallies. In Ka`u the hot county council race is between incumbent Guy Enriques and first timer Brittany Smart. The race is considered neck and neck and both candidates are encouraging everyone to vote.
THE GOVERNOR’S RACE is also neck and neck between Republican Duke Aiona, who is currently the Lt. Governor of Hawai`i and Democrat Neil Abercrombie, who was a congressman from Hawai`i for many years before deciding to run for Governor. Both candidates have made several trips to Ka`u, meeting with farmers, ranchers, people in education and the staff of this radio station. Both are also encouraging everyone to get out and vote.
CHARTER AMMENDMENTS are also on the ballot. See the November Ka`u Calendar newspaper for a description and YOU decide whether to vote yes or no on these proposals.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE STILL AVAILABLE for Ka`u students for the annual music workshop organized by Keoki Kahumoku and his Ohana. Some of the masters of `ukulele, guitar and music composition will be in Pahala for a week of classes and concerts, starting Nov. 6. For scholarships, call Kahumoku at 960-8285.
SHARING PLANTATION DAYS is the name of a celebration being planned by people interested in the history of Pahala and wanting to keep the memories alive as next year marks the fifteenth anniversary of Ka`u Sugar shutting down in 1996. On the committee are such history buffs as Dorothy Kalua, Gail Kalani and Lynn Hamilton. If you have old photos, stories or interested in volunteering call Dorothy at 928-8486.
THE NEXT CLEAN UP AT KAALUALU BAY has been set by the Hawaii Wildlife fund for Saturday, Nov. 13. The last cleanup hauled in 1,000 nets and more than 3,000 pounds of rubbish that washed up on our southern shoreline. To help out, meet at Wai`ohinu Park at 8:45 a.m. or call Megan Lamson at 769-7629.
MANTRACKER the hit reality television show featuring local paniolo Leon Chow and Canadian tracker Terry Grant chasing down human prey in Ka`u will premiere on
WANT TO HELP KEIKI WITH THEIR GARDEN? The community is invited to help with Na`alehu School Garden this Saturday, Nov. 6 at 8 a.m. The keiki will be preparing the ground for planting. Luck the rains came back to nourish the healthy food growing.
KA`U FAMILY HEALTH CENTER at Bay Clinic in Na`alehu just received millions of dollars in funding to build a new facility in front of the old two-story building along Hwy 11. The old building will be retained, while the new clinic will have six medial exam room, two dental offices, counseling rooms and labs.
THE HISTORY OF KA`U’s Catholic Churches is a project sending out a call for old photos, paintings, drawings and documents regarding churches all over Ka`u. Call Jim Spielman at 929-8334 if you have stories, photos – anything to share.