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| PĀHALA CHRISTMAS PARADE MAKES 39 Eddie Andrade, Mary Jane Balio and Judy Andrade and families have produced the Pāhala Christmas Parade for 39 years. They hosted Sunday's successful parade through the village with candy for kids, and a stop at Ka‘ū Hospital. See more illustrations below. Photos by Julia Neal |
PĀHALA HOMES WILL BE REQUIRED TO HOOK UP TO A NEW SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM if they are on the old plantation wastewater line. Public meetings will be held by the county Department of Environmental Management and its consultants this week.
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| The Andrade family, with Kelly as Mrs. Santa Claus, carried on the tradition of throwing candy to the children and stopping at Ka‘ū Hospital to see long term patients. |
The meetings are: Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Ka‘ū District Gym Multipurpose Conference Room; Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Pāhala Community Center;
Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center;
Thursday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ka‘ū District Gym Multipurpose Conference Room and
Thursday, Dec. 14, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center;
Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center;
Thursday, Dec. 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Ka‘ū District Gym Multipurpose Conference Room and
Thursday, Dec. 14, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center;
Separate meetings will be held for the new wastewater treatment facility in Nā‘ālehu.
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| During the Pāhala Christmas Parade, Filipinos promoted their culture and the upcoming Sakada Day. |
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| Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Pageant Director Trini Marques carried Jr. Miss Ka‘ū Coffee and a Coffee Flower Princess. |
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| Miss Ka‘ū Coffee Peaberry will celebrate her Filipino heritage at Sakada Day next Sunday. |
Sakada Day celebrates the legacy of more than 100,000 skilled laborers in the sugar and pineapple industry who came to Hawai‘i from the Philippines between 1906 and 1946, recruited by the Hawai‘i Sugar Planters Association. It honors their work and their economic and cultural contributions to society in Hawai‘i.
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| Ka‘ū Coffee farmer Bong Aquino carries a bevy of lady farmers of the Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Cooperative. Next Sunday they celebrate the Sakadas. |
Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Cooperative President Gloria Camba, whose organization represents many of the famous Filipino Ka‘ū Coffee farmers, said the Sakadas did much to build the community of Ka‘ū.
Formal recognition will be given to Sakadas and their families from Nā‘ālehu and Pāhala.
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A BUNCO & POTLUCK event has been announced for Saturday, Dec. 16, at 6 p.m., in the Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Bunco, also known as Bonko or Bunko, is a popular game played with nine dice. Bring a dish to share. For more, call Margie Hack at 541-954-8297.
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| The parade traveled past many houses throughout Pāhala village. |
KĪLAEAU MILITARY CAMP'S CRATER RIM CAFÉ HAS ANNOUNCED A MONGOLIAN BBQ for Saturday, Dec. 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. The café is located inside Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. For more, call 967-8356 or visit kilaueamilitarycamp.com.
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| Holy Rosary Church played music, fished and invited the public for refreshments after the Pāhala Christmas Parade. |
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| Phoebe Gomes sang with her family on a float dedicated to her late husband and retired community police officer Bobby Gomes. The Gomes are regular participants in the Pāhala Christmas Parade. Photos by Julia Neal |
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| The late 'Spida' Silva was known for his long career in the sugar industry and later, his landscaping business. |
nps.gov. Bring water, lunch, sunscreen, ball cap, long pants, and shoes. Kahuku is located between the 70 and 71 mil markers. The program is co-sponsored by Hawaii‘i Pacific Parks Association. There is no charge to participate.
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| The late Bull Kailiawa was honored at the Pāhala Christmas Parade for selflessness and his famous Ka‘ū Coffee grown at Moa‘ula. |
DISCOVERY HARBOUR/NĀ‘ĀLEHU COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM meets Tuesday, Dec. 12, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Discovery Harbour Community Hall. The public is invited to come see what C.E.R.T. is about as well as participate in training scenarios. For more, contact Dina Shisler by emailing dinashisler24@yahoo.com or calling 410-935-8087.
REGISTER KEIKI, GRADES K-8, UNTIL TUESDAY, Dec. 12, for a Hanging Santa Craft Class that takes place Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Pāhala Community Center. For more or to register, call Nona Makuakane/Elijah Navarro at 928-3102 or visit hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation.
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| Christmas characters come to all the Pāhala Christmas Parades. |
REGISTER KEIKI, AGES 6-12, UNTIL WEDNESDAY, Dec. 13, for a Holiday Collage Wreath Class that takes place Friday, Dec. 15, from 1:45 p.m. to 2:45 p.m., at Kahuku Park (H.O.V.E.). For more, call Teresa Anderson at 929-9113 or visit hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation.
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| Hālau Hula O Leionalani offers free hula classes every Wednesday at Pāhala Community Center. |
HAWAIIAN HERBAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER KA‘OHU MONFORT demonstrates the power of local plants to nourish and heal on Wednesday, Dec. 13, from 10 a.m. to noon. The program, Lā‘au Lapa‘au will be on Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free, park entrance fees apply. For more visit nps.gov/HAVO.
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| Kumu Debbie Ryder, Gene Beck and Demetrius Oliveira brought the live music. Keiki hula dancers represented Hālau Hula O Leionalani in the Pāhala Christmas Parade. Photos by Julia Neal |
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| Cartoon characters and their friends make it into Pāhala Christmas Parade. |
THE MEDICAL VAN SERVES THE COMMUNITY at St. Jude's Episcopal Church on Thursday, Dec. 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed. Call 939-7000 or visit St. Jude's at 92-8606 Paradise Circle, Ocean View.
A GILBERT & SULLIVAN CHRISTMAS CAROL a Kīlauea Drama & Entertainment Network musical production, runs Thursday, Dec. 14, through Saturday, Dec. 16, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, Dec. 17, at 2:30 p.m. at Kīlauea Military Camp Theater in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Tickets are $20 general admission, $15 per senior/student, and $12 per child. For more information call 982-7344 or email kden73@aol.com. Park entrance fees apply.
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| Ka‘ū Coffee Festival Committee promotes its 2018 Ka‘ū Coffee Festival, April 21-May 6, with organizer Chris Manfredi accompanied by canine pal Hobo leading the way. Photo by Julia Neal |
A FREE PUBLIC HEALTH SHOWER WITH HOT WATER, soap, shampoo and clean towels is offered at St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View every Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with a free hot meal.
UNDER THE DIRECTION OF KUMU HULA SAMMYE KU‘UALOHA YOUNG HULA, Hālau Na Lei Hiwahiwa o Ku‘ualoha performs Hula Kahiko on the hula platform Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 16. Following the performance until about 1 p.m., Kumu Kaho‘okele Crabbe with Halauolaokalani provides a hands on cultural demonstration, Nā Mea Hula. For more and to confirm date, contact Desiree by calling 987-7288 or emailing volcanohula@gmail.com.
KA‘Ū TROJANS SPORTS SCHEDULE
Girls Basketball: Monday, Dec. 11, Kamehameha @ Ka‘ū.
Wednesday, Dec. 13, @ Kea‘au.
Saturday, Dec. 16, Kohala @ Ka‘ū.
Boys Soccer: Tuesday, Dec. 12, Kohala @ Ka‘ū.
Saturday, Dec. 16, Kamehameha @ Ka‘ū.
Boys Basketball: Tuesday, Dec. 19, Hilo @ Ka‘ū.
Swimming: Saturday, Dec. 23, @ Hilo.
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CU HAWAI‘I FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OFFERS EMPLOYMENT as a Member Service Representative in Nā‘ālehu. CU Hawai‘i seeks energetic individuals for full time positions who enjoy working with people and can provide professional, courteous and efficient service to valued members.The ideal candidate must be service oriented and possess good communication and computer skills. Cash handling and customer service experience is preferred. Must be able to work Saturdays. CU Hawai‘i offers medical, drug, dental, vision and retirement benefits.
Email, mail or fax application to: Attn: Human Resources, 476 Hinano Street Hilo, HI 96720, Fax: (808) 935-7793. Applications can be found online at cuhawaii.com/careers.html.
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