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| The team from Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health, with offices in Hilo and Waimea, came to Hoʻokupu No Hula O Kaʻū last Saturday to reach out for homes for foster children. Photo by Julia Neal |
Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health provides Transitional Family Homes through a voluntary out-of-home placement program for children and youth with mental health and behavioral health challenges. The youth receives comprehensive support services to make positive changes in their lives and to be reunified with their parents.
According to its representatives, Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health embraces the philosophy of E Hānai i Nā Keiki, to lovingly nurture a child emotionally, intellectually, physically and spiritually. Its
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| Hawaiʻi Behavioral health is looking for families in Kaʻū to take in youth in need. Photo from Hawaiʻi Behavioral Health |
The children are cared for by trained and licensed foster parents, therapists, and Family Support Specialists, who work to provide children a stable environment, including individual and family therapy.
Families hosting the children are provided with an opportunity to make a monthly stipend of up to $1,800; an enrichment allowance to help each child explore an interest; bi-weekly group and individual consultation; ongoing communication and support for smooth transition; pre‑acceptance interviews with youth being considered for the home; an assigned therapist and other clinical staff to assist with problem-solving for youth; free 24 hours of pre‑service training specific to youth and families; extensive training and 24/7 on‑call support from a team of professionals, and respite care.
Interested families can learn more at hibh.org.
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FUNDRAISERS FOR YOUTH dominated the food offerings at last weekend's Hoʻokupu No Hula O Kaʻū. Kaʻū High School Culinary Club raised money for a second trip to Japan. Other booths raised funds for student travel and scholarships. The offerings were multicultural, ranging from pork and sweet potato wontons to sweet Hawaiian kulolo dessert dishes. See photos below.
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| Kaʻū High's Culinary Club raised money to go to Japan to study cooking. Photo by Julia Neal |
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CARDIAC HEALTH SERVICES FOR HAWAIʻI ISLAND continue to expand at
Hilo Medical Center has one full panel of
cardiologists, including its first interventional cardiologist, Dr. Carl
Juneau, hired in January. Last year, Hilo could perform diagnostic
catheterizations, to see if patients needed to be sent to Oʻahu, and give
medication to break up blood clots. Now, the hospital can stop a heart attack
in progress by performing interventional catheterizations and maintain blood
flow by inserting stents.
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| ʻO Kaʻū Kākou sold shave ice and raised money for Kaʻū youth scholarships. Photo by Julia Neal |
The cardiology team also includes
Dr. Jamison Wyatt, Dr. James Smith, Dr. T.J. Sawyer, and nurse practitioner
Terri Vrooman.
From Jan. 8 to Oct. 16, 286 heart
catheterizations were performed, 43 heart attacks treated, and more than 6,000 Cardiology Clinic patients were seen. Cabatu said the hospital expects those numbers to quickly expand with a fully staffed cardiology unit.
Cabatu
said that Hilo Hospital's first lab is running at full capacity and additional resources are sought to save more lives. She said Hilo
Medical Center
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| Poke Bowls were popular at the Cultural Fest. Photo by Julia Neal |
In 2018, the state Legislature
issued $1.5 million for the interventional cardiac catheterization program.
The hospital requested more funding in 2019, but that bill did not pass.
Nevertheless, Hilo Hospital was able to
welcome four cardiologists and a nurse practitioner and build the
program to the point of needing a second catheterization
lab.
Cabatu said that keeping people here for treatment rather then medivacking them to Honolulu saves many lives. She said that people around the island want to stay on this island for care.
AIRBNB WILL SHARE RECORDS OF MANY HAWAIIAN HOSTS with state Department
of Taxation officials, according to a story this morning from Pacific Business
News.
The reasoning, according to the article, is to track down and collect
from AirBnB hosts who have not been paying taxes on income from their rentals.
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| Crispy Pork Belly Plate topped the menu of local favorites at Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Fest. Photo by Julia Neal |
First Circuit
Court Judge Bert Ayabe approved the agreement, per PBN, that records of the
1,000 highest revenue-generating hosts from 2016 to 2018 will be turned into
the department. The records of any host who generated more than $2,000 per year
during that period will also be provided, but anonymously, reported PBN.
NĀʻĀLEHU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENTS in November focus on reading
and family:
The Scholastic
Book Fair will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19 though Friday, Nov. 22 at the Nāʻālehu
Elementary School Library. The public is invited to come browse and buy on
Tuesday, from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 2:07 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, from
2:07 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; and Friday, from
7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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| Kulolo was a favored dessert at Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Fest. Photo by Julia Neal |
Family Reading
Nights will be held at Nāʻālehu School Cafeteria on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and at Ocean
View Community Center 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
"Come join us for a night of family reading and fun make & take
activities," stated the announcement from the school. Snacks will be
provided.
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| Filipino cuisine was one of the many multicultural offerings at Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Fest. Photo by Julia Neal |
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NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES AT KAHUKU in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park are shortened this month. Kahuku will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, in observance of
Thanksgiving. The Park will not host a Coffee Talk this month on Friday,
Nov. 29.
There are no
entrance fees at Kahuku and all programs are free of charge, including:
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| Any kine wantons ranged from savory to sweet deserts at Hoʻokupu Hula No Kaʻū Cultural Fest. Photo by Julia Neal |
Ranger
Orientation Talk: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10 a.m. at the Visitor Contact Station.
Guided Hikes:
Saturdays and Sundays, starting at 9:30 a.m.
at the VCS. Nov. 9, Birth of Kahuku; Nov. 10, Puʻu O Lokuana; Nov. 16, Realms
and Divisions of Kahuku; Nov, 17, Hiʻiaka & Pele; Nov. 23, Nature and
Culture; Nov. 24, ‘Ōhiʻa Lehua; and Nov. 30, Palm Trail.
Kahuku invites he public to Holidays at Kahuku Craft Fair, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More details to be announced.
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Community Dance, Friday, Nov. 8, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. No alcohol. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org
Nā Mamo o Kāwā ʻOhana Work Day, Saturday, Nov. 9, 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
Sounds at the Summit featuring Constant as the Moon, Saturday, Nov. 9, 5:30-7:30p.m., Volcano Art Center. Doors open 5p.m. $20/VAC member, $25/non-member. Purchase tickets online, VAC Admin Office or VAC Gallery. Wine, beer, soft drinks, and snacks available for purchase. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
MONDAY, NOV. 11
Veterans Day Ceremony, Monday, Nov. 11, 3p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp's Front Lawn. Keynote Speaker: Captain Dylan Nonaka, Commander of the 871st EN CO. All veterans that attend the ceremony invited as guests for free Prime Rib Buffet. Call 967-8371 to reserve voucher before Nov. 8, late registration can register on site. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com
TUESDAY, NOV. 12
Mobile Spay & Neuter Waggin', Saturday, Nov. 12, 7:30a.m.-4p.m. , St. Jude's Episcopal Church, Ocean View. Low income pet parents and those with limited transportation qualify for mobile spay/neuter service. Free. Surgery by phone appointment only. Hawai‘i Island Humane Society, 796-0107, hihs.org
Birding at Kīpukapuaulu, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 8-10a.m., Kīpukapuaulu - Bird Park - parking lot, HVNP. Led by retired USGS Biologist Nic Sherma. Two hour birding tour. $40/person. Register online. Organized by Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. 985-7373, admin@fhvnp.org, fhvnp.org
After Dark in the Park - Sixty Years Later: 1959 Eruption of Kīlauea Iki and its Impacts on Volcanology, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7-8p.m., Kīlauea Visitor Center Auditorium. Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientist emeritus Don Swanson presents. Free; park entrance fees apply. 985-6011, nps.gov/havo/
ONGOING
West Hawai ‘i Master Gardeners Program Accepting Applications through Friday, Nov. 15, cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/whmgprogram/HOME/West-Hawaii. Classes take place Jan. 14 - April 17, 2020 , every Tuesday, 9a.m. -noon . $200/person.
Vendor Booth Space is Available for the Kamahalo Craft Fair. The 12th annual event will be held Thanksgiving weekend, Friday, Nov. 29, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , and Saturday, Nov. 30, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cooper Center. Booths are open for crafters with quality homemade and homegrown products. Food vendors must prepare all food items in a certified kitchen and must have a Department of Health permit displayed prominently at their booth. Application online at thecoopercenter.org. Direct questions to 936-9705 or kilaueatutu@gmail.com.
Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call Tata Compehos and Melody Espejo at 808-938-1088.
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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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UPCOMING
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6
Hula Voices with Kumu Hula Pele Kaio, Wednesday, Nov. 6 – 1st Wednesday, monthly – 5:30-7p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery. Desiree Moana Cruz moderates the talk story session. Free. No December program. 967-7565, volcanoartcenter.org
THURSDAY, NOV. 7
Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Nov. 7 – 1st Thursday monthly – 3-4:30p.m., PARENTS Inc., Nā‘ālehu. Women welcome to drop in. Free. Lindsey Miller, 333-3460, lindsey@hawaiiparents.org
Ocean View Neighborhood Watch Mtg., Thursday, Nov. 7, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
‘O Ka‘ū Kākou Mtg., Thursday, Nov. 7, 6:30-8:30p.m., Aspen Center. okaukakou.org
FRIDAY, NOV. 8
Hawai‘i Disability Legal Services, Friday, Nov. 8, 9a.m.-noon, Ocean View Community Center. Free disability legal services provided by Hawai‘i Legal Aid. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
Community Dance, Friday, Nov. 8, 7-10p.m., Cooper Center, Volcano Village. Minors allowed with supervision only. No alcohol. Variety of music. Snacks provided; additional pūpū welcome. Free. 967-7800, thecoopercenter.org
SATURDAY, NOV. 9
Pancake Breakfast and Raffle, Saturday, Nov. 9, 8-11a.m., Ocean View Community Center. To volunteer, call 939-7033, ovcahi.org
5th Annual Lā ‘Ohana, Saturday, Nov. 9, 9a.m.-3p.m., Miloli‘i Park. Live local entertainment. Free event for health and Hawaiian culture "celebrating generational knowledge." UH-Hilo Pharmacy health screenings, open enrollment for health insurance with Big Island Kokua Services Partnerships, cultural demonstrations, Hawaiian medicine from Hui Mālama Ola Nā ‘Ōiwi, informational booths from marine conservation organization, arts and crafts from community vendors. Baked goods, drinks, shaved ice, ono grinds, and more. Kaimi Kaupiko, 937-1310, kkaupiko@gmail.com
Birth of Kahuku, Saturday, Nov. 9, 9:30-11:30a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, easy-to-moderate hike. nps.gov/havo
Zentangle Introduction to Bitty BookZ with Lois and Earl Stokes, Saturday, Nov. 9, 10a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. Art supplies provided (returning students encouraged to bring favorite supplies). Open to all levels. No experience required. Potluck, bring food to share. $30/VAC member, $35/non-member, plus $15 supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Soul Town Band, Saturday, Nov. 9, 7-10p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. $5 cover charge. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. kilaueamilitarycamp.com
SUNDAY, NOV. 10
Pu‘u Lokuana, Sunday, Nov. 10, 9:30-11a.m., Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, short, moderately difficult, 0.4 mile hike. nps.gov/havo
Medicine for the Mind: Teachings in the Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, Sunday, Nov. 10 – 2nd Sunday, monthly – 3-5p.m., Volcano Art Center. Free; calabash donations welcome. Dress warmly. Patty Johnson, 345-1527, volcanoartcenter.org
P&R Coach Pitch Baseball League Registration, Nov. 11 - Jan. 6, Kahuku Park. Ages 7-8. Athletic shoes, glove, and uniform required. Program takes place Jan. 13 - Apr. 16, day and time TBA. 929-9113, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation
Free Entrance to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park in honor of Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, sunrise to sunset. nps.gov/havo
AdvoCATS, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7a.m.-4:30p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Free spay/neuter for cats. 895-9283, advocatshawaii.org
Veteran's Day Celebration, Monday, Nov. 11, 9a.m., Nā‘ālehu Community Ball Park. Live entertainment. Free lunch for all. Informational booths. Free. All ages. Sponsored by ‘O Ka‘ū Kakou. 939-2510, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation, okaukakou.org
Veterans Day Buffet, Monday, Nov. 11, 4-7.m., Kīlauea Military Camp's Crater Rim Cafe. All veterans that attend the ceremony at 3p.m. on the front lawn of KMC are invited as guests for free Prime Rib Buffet. Call 967-8371 to reserve voucher before Nov. 8, late registration can register on site. All others - $29.95/adult, $15.95/child (ages 6-11). Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. 967-8356, kilaueamilitarycamp.com
Turkey Trot Event Registration, Nov. 12-27, Ka‘ū District Gym. Event takes place Wednesday, Nov. 27, noon-2p.m. Grades Pre-K to 6. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation
Turkey Windsock Activity Registration, Nov. 12-19, Ka‘ū District Gym. Program takes place Wednesday, Nov. 20, 3:30-5p.m., multipurpose room. Grades K-6. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation
Cultural Understanding through Art and the Environment: Lauhala Weaving with Ku‘uipo Kakahiki-Morales, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 11a.m.-1p.m., Volcano Art Center. $10 per person supply fee. 967-8222, volcanoartcenter.org
Read To Me Activity Registration, through Wednesday, Nov. 6, Ka‘ū District Gym. Program takes place Thursdays, Nov. 7-21, 3:30-5p.m. , multipurpose room. Grades K-6. 928-3102, hawaiicounty.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/recreation
P&R Track & Field Practice Registration, through Wednesday, Nov. 20, Kahuku Park
Tūtū & Me Home Visiting Program is a free service to Pāhala families with keiki, birth to five years old. This caregiver support program offers those taking care of young keiki "a compassionate listening ear, helpful parenting tips and strategies, fun and exciting activities, and wonderful educational resources" from Tūtū & Me Traveling Preschool. Home visits are one hour in length, two to four times per month, for 12 to 15 visits. Snacks are provided. See pidfoundation.org or call Tata Compehos and Melody Espejo at 808-938-1088.
King Cab 2016 Nissan Frontier for Sale Holy Rosary Church Heart Church 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at 928-8208.
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