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Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji held its first Bon Dance in many years Saturday night with moving around the yagura,
drumming, chanting, and a lantern parade. Photo by Julia Neal
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THE FIRST BON DANCE IN MANY YEARS graced Nā‘ālehu Hongwaji last evening, with a celebration of movement around the yagura tower, singing, chanting, and drumming. People flocked to Nā‘ālehu from around the island, some who travel from Buddhist temple to temple all the summer Bon Dance season to celebrate the harvest by remembering ancestors.
The Buddhist priest for Puna, Pāhala, and Nā‘ālehu Hongwanji, Sataoshi Tomioa, led a service and a lantern parade. Foods placed on the altar symbolized nourishment for those who passed on, whose presence is recognized as helping this generation. Sushi and other food for the celebrants warmed up a rainy evening with the lights sparkling under gentle showers.
The Reverend followed up the Nā‘ālehu Bon Dance with a special service today at Puna Hongwanji, where he delivered the message Peace Begins with Me?
It is available on Facebook.
Peace Day Weekend events are scheduled for Sept. 20, 21, and 22.
Sept. 21 was first declared Peace Day inHawai ‘i on April 18, 2007, making Hawai ‘i the first state in the U.S. to recognize Peace Day. See more.
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| A lantern lit by the Rev. Satoshi Tomiolka in remembrance of loved ones who passed on. Photo by Julia Neal |
The Reverend followed up the Nā‘ālehu Bon Dance with a special service today at Puna Hongwanji, where he delivered the message Peace Begins with Me?
It is available on Facebook.
Peace Day Weekend events are scheduled for Sept. 20, 21, and 22.
Sept. 21 was first declared Peace Day in
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| Buddhists Clement Hirae and John Replogle helped with the food. Photo by Julia Neal |
JURISDICTION OVER MAUNAKEA ACCESS ROAD BELONGS TO THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, according to an official statement from the
Department of the Attorney General, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, and DOT.
DOT "has control and jurisdiction over all state highways and Mauna Kea
Access Road is designated to DOT's State Highway System as Route 210. This
includes any portions of the road that cross over DHHL land," according to
the statement.
Since July, DOT has restricted access onMauna Kea Access Road
to "preserve public health and safety," according to the statement.
Since July, DOT has restricted access on
Said DOT Deputy
Director Ed Sniffen, "State DOT has controlled and maintained Mauna
Kea Access Road since it became part of our
highways system in 2018. Prior to that time, sections of the road situated on
Hawaiian Home Lands were maintained by the County
of Hawai County
of Hawai
Beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920 "do not ownMauna Kea
Access Road ," according to the statement. "Act
14 (1995) resolved all claims concerning the use of Hawaiian home lands for
public roads and highways built before and after statehood.
"In response to concerns that some compensation remains outstanding, DHHL and the Department of Land and Natural Resources have been working together to evaluate the terms of compensation and to confirm that it has been made in full. This process, however, does not alter the fact that all claims regarding use of roads and highways crossing DHHL lands have been resolved."
Said Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair William J. Aila Jr., "Act 14 was a historic piece of legislation. It resolved long-standing claims associated with the use of Hawaiian Home Lands. We remain committed to seeing the completion of the few remaining items under Act 14, including ensuring that compensation for the use of roads and highways crossing DHHL lands has been received in full."
Attorney General Clare E. Connors
said, "The State is reviewing the compensation issues related to the use
of Hawaiian home lands for public roads and highways, and will ensure they have
been addressed. The public is reminded that Mauna Kea
Access Road is a public road controlled by DOT and
that the current blockade is unlawful."
DOT also released a statement on
Friday, reminding the public that road shoulders "are primarily
designed to provide for emergency storage of disabled vehicles, not to accommodate long term parking. HDOT does not permit long-term parking along any of its high-speed facilities."
Beneficiaries of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1920 "do not own
"In response to concerns that some compensation remains outstanding, DHHL and the Department of Land and Natural Resources have been working together to evaluate the terms of compensation and to confirm that it has been made in full. This process, however, does not alter the fact that all claims regarding use of roads and highways crossing DHHL lands have been resolved."
Said Hawaiian Homes Commission Chair William J. Aila Jr., "Act 14 was a historic piece of legislation. It resolved long-standing claims associated with the use of Hawaiian Home Lands. We remain committed to seeing the completion of the few remaining items under Act 14, including ensuring that compensation for the use of roads and highways crossing DHHL lands has been received in full."
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| Minako Yamazaki, of Tokyo and Pāhala; Iwao Yonemitsu, of Nā‘ālehu; and an attendee of the Bon Dance. Photo by Julia Neal |
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| Taiko drums accompanied the Bon Dance. Photo by Julia Neal |
designed to provide for emergency storage of disabled vehicles, not to accommodate long term parking. HDOT does not permit long-term parking along any of its high-speed facilities."
DOT's "safety
and security measures" in place at the intersection of Daniel K. Inouye
Highway, Saddle Road, and Maunakea Access Road are temporary traffic signals
and barriers at the intersection, installed in late July, and 80 "No
parking, stopping, standing, loading and unloading" signs, installed in
late August.
The DOT release states that parking "is available in areas outside of HDOT jurisdiction and away from the highway. Information regarding the applicable statue can be found at the following link." The state also warned that "those interfering with the installed safety features may be subject to criminal property damage charges."
The DOT release states that parking "is available in areas outside of HDOT jurisdiction and away from the highway. Information regarding the applicable statue can be found at the following link." The state also warned that "those interfering with the installed safety features may be subject to criminal property damage charges."
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FLIGHT OPERATIONS for Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park for September schedule is as follows:
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Keiki from all faiths enjoyed stamping headscarves at Nā‘ālehu
Hongwanji. Photo by Julia Neal
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Sept. 4, 8 a.m. to noon ,
invasive Guinea
grass surveys and control along Keauhou Trail, from the coast to 2,000 ft.
elevation.
Sept. 9, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. , shuttle supplies to
control banana poka in the Keauhou burn area on Mauna Loa Strip between 5,000
ft. and 6,000 ft. elevation.
Sept. 12, 10 a.m. to noon ,
survey Kipukapuaulu for Rapid ʻŌhiʻa Death.
Sept. 12, noon to 2 p.m. ,
survey invasive fountain grass in Great Crack/Keaīwa sector.
The park regrets any noise impact to residents and park visitors. Dates and times are subject to change based on aircraft availability and weather. Management of the park requires the use of aircraft to monitor and research volcanic activity, conduct search-and-rescue missions and law enforcement operations, support management of natural and cultural resources, and to maintain backcountry facilities.To read comments, add your own, and like this story, see Facebook. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter. See our online calendars and our latest print edition at kaucalendar.com.
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| Tropical Storm Juliette is not expected to go on a Hawaiian vacation. Map from NOAA |
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See public Kaʻū events, meetings, entertainment.
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
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2019 Kaʻū High School Athletics Schedule through September
See khpes.org/athletics-home for details and updates
Football, Division II:
Sat., Sept. 7, 2 p.m. , HPA hosts Kaʻū
Sat., Sept. 14, 11 a.m. , Kaʻū hosts Kohala
Thu., Sept. 19, 7 p.m. , Pāhoa hosts Kaʻū
Girls Volleyball, Kaʻū District Gym:
Wed., Sept. 4, 6 p.m. , Christian Liberty hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 6, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts Kamehameha
Tue., Sept. 10, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts Kealakeha
Fri., Sept. 13, 6 p.m. , Honokaʻa hosts Kaʻū
Tue., Sept. 17, 6 p.m. , Waiakea hosts Kaʻū
Thu., Sept. 19, 6 p.m. , Keaʻau hosts Kaʻū
Tue., Sept. 24, 6 p.m. , Makualani hosts Kaʻū
Fri., Sept. 27, 6 p.m. , Kaʻū hosts HPA
Cross Country:
Sat., Sept. 7, 10 a.m. , @Kamehameha
Fri., Sept. 13, 3:30 p.m. , @HPA
Sat., Sept. 21, 10 a.m. , @Kealakehe
Sat., Sept. 28, 10 a.m. , @Keaʻau
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MONDAY, SEPT. 2
Empower Meeting, Monday, Sept. 2 and 16 – 1st and 2nd Monday monthly – 3-4:30p.m. , PARENTS, Inc. office, Nā‘ālehu. Empowering girls group. Registration required. Diana, 935-4805
Ocean View Volunteer Fire Department Mtg., Monday, Sept. 2, 4-6p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3
Hawai‘i County Council Mtgs., Tuesday, Sept. 3 (Committees), Wednesday, Sept. 4 (Council), Hilo . Ka‘ū residents can participate via videoconferencing at Nā‘ālehu State Office Building
Ka‘ū Coffee Growers Mtg., Tuesday, Sept. 3, 6-8p.m. , Pāhala Community Center.
Wildlife Recovery and Restoration, Tuesday, Sept. 3, 7p.m. , Kīlauea Visitor Center
Hula Voices with Kumu Hula Sammye Young, Wednesday, Sept. 4 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – 5:30-7p.m. , Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Sept. 5 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m. , PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Women welcome to drop in. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org
Registration Open: Finger Puppet, Thursday, Sept. 5-10, Ka‘ū District Gym multipurpose room. Program for grades K-8 takes place, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 3:30-5p.m. Free. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
Stewardship at the Summit, Sept. 6, 14, 20, and 28, 8:45a.m. -noon , Kīlauea Visitor Center
Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Sept. 7 – 1st Saturday, monthly –
Sounds at the Summit featuring Hawaiian Style Band, Saturday, Sept. 7, 5:30-7:30p.m. , Volcano Art Center 5 p.m. Tickets, $20/VAC member, $25/non-member, available for purchase online. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
‘Ohi‘a Lehua, Sunday, Sept. 8, 9:30-11a.m. , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy one-mile walk. nps.gov/havo
8-Ball Tournament at Kīlauea Military Camp, Sunday, Sept. 8, tournament starts at 1p.m. , check-in starts at noon , KMC's Recreation Lodge, HVNP. $10 in advance. Pre-registration required, forms at lodge or 10-Pin Grill. Open to all patrons, with Terms of Service. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Sept. 8 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m. , Volcano Art Center
Volcano Winery's 6th Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival, Sunday, Sept. 8, 4-7p.m. Vineyard and winery tours, live local music, souvenir glasses, heavy pūpū. Tickets available online - $50/person 21+ (includes two glasses wine/beer), $25/person under 21. Proceeds benefit Volcano School
Volcano Winery's Annual Fundraising Harvest Festival Tickets are on sale at volcanowinery.com or (808) 967-7772. Proceeds benefit Volcano School 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
Applications are Open for Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool in Nā‘ālehu and Wai‘ōhinu, at Kauaha‘ao Congregational Church on Mondays and Wednesdays,
Tutoring for Kaʻū Hugh & Pāhala Elementary is Available to All Students of the school, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. , Monday through Thursday. Grades Kindergarten-2nd will be in room 3; grades 3-6 will be in room 6 on Mondays, room 11 on Tuesdays through Thursdays; middle school students, will be in building Q; and high school students will be in room M-101 in the science building. Contact khpes.org or 808-313-4100 for more.
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