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A gymkhana, showing off a range of rodeo skills of Kaʻū
keiki and youth, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 29 at
Nāʻālehu Arena. Sponsored
by Kaʻū Riding & Roping Association Sign-in and check-in is at 8:30 a.m.,
events start at 9 a.m. Photo by Katie Graham
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GRANTSTATION MEMBERSHIP is free to County
of Hawaiʻi
BREAKTHROUGH 2020: YOUR MIRACLE IS HERE will be held at Nāʻālehu
Assembly of God from Sunday, Jan. 12 through Saturday, Jan. 18 at 6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 19 at 9:45 a.m. Apostle Kola Emiola of Dominion
Impact Church of Ibadan in Nigeria
will make a special presentation, "School
of Miracles 10 a.m.
Free and open to the public, the week of "Your
Life Will Never Be the Same" will feature Bishop Matthew and Laura Torres
Sr. of Zion's House of Praise, Pastor Sam and Kim Souza of Solid Rock East
Hawaiʻi, Pastor Stanley Mizuno and Pastor Dexsilyn Navarro or Thy Word Kaʻū, Pastor
Troy and Heather Gacayan of River of Life Assembly of God, Apostle Emiola, and
Pastor Kevin and Minda Brown of Nāʻālehu Assembly of God.
The church also
offers a free movie night on the first Friday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. January's showing is The Case for
Christ.
The church is
located at 95-5678 Māmalahoa Hwy ,
at the 64 mile marker. Call 808-929-7278 with questions.
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LEARN ABOUT KIDNEYS AND THEIR FUNCTION at Aloha Kidney in Kaʻū
on Thursday afternoons, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
form Jan. 16 through Feb 20, at Kaʻū Resource Center,
96-3126 Puahala St. in Pāhala. The free class
series is lead by retired kidney doctor Ramona Wong, MD.
The announcement
about the class asks attendees to bring a pen and invite "those who love
you to enroill, especially if they buy/cook your food." The class is open
to "anyone who loves their kidneys, especially if they have Chronic Kidney
Disease, excess protein in urine, or decreased glomerular filtration rate."
The class sessions
each focus on different aspects of CKD: Jan. 16, You and your kidneys: What
kidneys do, what happens when they fail; Jan. 23, Aloha kidney: How to slow
loss of kidney function, protect what's left; Jan. 30, Kidney, heart, brain
connection: Why at risk and what to do about it; Feb 6, Food, labs, meds . . .
help?! Understand what matters with CKD; Feb. 13, Options if kidneys fail:
Dialysis, transplant, natural life options; Feb. 20, Choices: Others share
their journey with dialysis, transplant, natural life.
Enroll online at alohakidney.com
or call (808) 585-8404.
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Jo Schmith examining ash from Katla volcano
in
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Kīlauea Volcano
attracts researchers from all over the world. Dr. Johanne (Jo) Schmith joined
the ranks of USGS HVO in June to study some deposits of past Kīlauea
explosions – a timely endeavor given the presence of water in the caldera
today.
Jo is a physical
volcanologist, field enthusiast, and true ash aficionado, but a career in
volcanology was not an obvious choice for someone growing up in the rolling
grasslands of Denmark .
However, Jo has always enjoyed taking the path less traveled, and after
watching scientists studying active volcanoes on TV, she knew she had to be one
of them.
Jo went to the University
of Copenhagen Denmark ,
Ukraine , and Norway ,
progressing to manage field camps. These experiences gave her a solid
background for carrying out fieldwork in environments spanning sunny cornfields
to cold barren mountains north of the Arctic Circle
while dealing with multiple cultures and languages, sleep deprivation, tight
deadlines, equipment failure, and once a trip to a local police station to
retrieve a seismometer that someone had mistaken for a bomb.
Unfortunately,
there were no opportunities to study volcanology in Copenhagen ,
so Jo fundraised to go to the University
of Hawaiʻi Hilo
in 2006 for a semester of volcanology and volcano monitoring. Field trips to
active lava flows taught her invaluable lessons about real-life volcanology,
and Hawaiʻi won a very special place in her heart.
Master's research
took Jo to the Cape Verde Islands Africa . She was the first to map and sample the
volcanological features of the island of Boa Vista, and she gained new field
experience dealing with hot deserts, cobblestone highways, and transporting the
occasional hitchhiking goat and owner between villages. She used chemical
analysis of the volcanic rocks to search for their origin deep within the Earth's
mantle and made a melting model of the islands.
On her way to a
vacation in Iceland
in 2010, Jo flew past the first puffs of the Eyjafjallajökull ash cloud that
made headlines around the world for closing European air space. The close
personal encounter got her interested in volcanic ash. She won a Nordvulk
Fellowship and moved to Iceland
with her family to pursue a double PhD degree at the University
of Iceland University
of Copenhagen
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The hot green pond in Halemaʻumaʻu is more orange-yellow as
of Wednesday, Dec. 18, from sulfur, according to
HVO scientists. The pond was
189 m (650 ft) long and approximately 600 m (1970 ft) below the western caldera
rim
as of Dec. 18. USGS photo
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Now Jo has joined
forces with scientists at HVO and UH Mānoa to study the explosive past of
Kīlauea Volcano represented by the Keanakākoʻi Tephra. She has been awarded a
two-year postdoctoral fellowship from the Danish Carlsberg Foundation and will
use her expertise to evaluate the role of water in explosions at Kīlauea 's
summit.
Jo is mapping and
sampling the thickest eruptive deposits to reconstruct the dynamics of the
eruptions that produced them. These are particularly important and timely
studies given the growing water pond in Halemaʻumaʻu. Her results will
contribute to a more detailed understanding of hazards at Kīlauea 's
summit.
Jo has also been
a passionate presenter of earth science to the public, and she has been engaged
in developing a new school-visiting service at the National Natural History
Museum of Denmark and later at the UNESCO world heritage site Stevns Klint. She
has worked with inquiry-based learning and talent development at the National
Center
Welcome, Jo, to
the HVO ohana!
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HVO scientists conducted an overflight of
large cracks are
visible on
down-dropped during the summit collapse-events of 2018. See video from the flight at
USGS photo by K.
Mulliken
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Volcano
Activity Update
Kīlauea Volcano
is not erupting and its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at NORMAL .
For more info on the status of Kīlauea , see volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html.
Kīlauea monitoring data continue to show steady rates of
seismicity and ground deformation, low rates of sulfur dioxide emissions, and
only minor geologic changes since the end of eruptive activity in September
2018. Rates of seismicity have been relatively consistent, although at the
summit, episodic increased rates appear to be coincident with the inflated
phase of the DI events. Sulfur dioxide emission rates are low at the summit and
are below detection limits at Pu‘u ‘Ō‘ō and the lower East Rift Zone. The pond
at the bottom of Halema‘uma‘u, which began forming on July 25 continues to
slowly expand and deepen.
Mauna Loa Volcano
is not erupting. Its USGS Volcano Alert level remains at ADVISORY. This alert
level does not mean that an eruption is imminent or that progression to an
eruption is certain. Mauna Loa updates are issued
weekly. For more info on the status of Mauna Loa , see volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/mauna_loa/status.html.
This past week,
about 118 small-magnitude earthquakes (almost all smaller than M2.0) were
detected beneath the upper elevations of Mauna Loa . Two
of these events, both M3.2 earthquakes, were felt by several island residents.
Most of the earthquakes occurred at shallow depths of less than 6 km (~4 miles)
below sea level. Deformation measurements show continued summit
inflation, consistent with magma supply to the volcano's shallow storage
system. Gas concentrations and fumarole temperatures on the Southwest Rift
Zone remain stable.
HVO continues to
closely monitor both Kīlauea and Mauna Loa
for any signs of increased activity. Volcano Watch, volcanoes.usgs.gov/observatories/hvo/hvo_volcano_watch.html,
is a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey
Hawaiian Volcano Observatory scientists and affiliates.
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Girls Basketball
Swimming
KMC New Year's Eve Party, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 5-8p.m., Kīlauea Military Camp's Lava Lounge, in HVNP. Blue Tattoo and midnight toast. $10 cover charge for non-KMC guests. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply
Strong Seniors Chair Exercise Class - 4 weeks, Fridays, starting Jan. 3, 10-11a.m. ,Volcano Art Center
Keiki Science Class, Saturday, Jan. 4 – 1st Saturday, monthly – 11a.m. -noon , Ace Hardware Stores islandwide; Nā‘ālehu, 929-9030 and Ocean View, 929-7315. F
ONGOING
T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball League: Ocean View Team - Mondays and Wednesdays, Kahuku Park. Nā‘ālehu Team - Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nā‘ālehu Park. Pāhala Team (seeking coaches) - attend Nā‘ālehu practice. T-Ball, 3:30-4:30pm, ages 5-6. Coach Pitch, 4:30-6p.m., ages 7-8. Programs take place through April 16. Wear cleats or tennis shoes, bring a glove if possible. Extras gloves available for use. All skills and genders welcome. $35 per teammate. See Ka‘ū Youth Baseball on Facebook. Josh or Elizabeth Crook, 345-0511
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 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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2019-2020 Kaʻū Winter Sports Schedule
Girls Basketball
Tue., Jan. 7 @Kohala
Fri., Jan. 10 host Honokaʻa
Tue., Jan. 14 host Konawaena
Boys Basketball
Fri., Jan. 3 host HPA
Sat., Jan. 4 host Pāhoa
Thu., Jan. 9 @Waiakea
Sat., Jan. 11, @Konawaena
Mon., Jan. 13 host Hilo
Wed., Jan. 15 host Kealakehe
Wrestling
Sat., Jan. 4 @Waiakea
Sat., Jan. 11 @Kealakehe
Soccer
Sat., Jan. 4 Girls host Honokaʻa, 3pm
Mon., Jan. 6 @HPA
Wed., Jan. 8 host Kealakehe, 2pm
Sat., Jan. 11 @Honokaʻa
Wed., Jan. 15 @Konawaena
Sat., Jan. 4 @Kamehameha
Sat., Jan. 11 @Kona Community Aquatic Center
UPCOMING
SUNDAY, DEC. 29
Final Gymkhana Event of 2019, Sunday, Dec. 29, 9a.m., Nā‘ālehu Rodeo Arena. Sign-in and check-in 8:30a.m. Hosted by Ka‘ū Roping & Riding Association.
People and Land, Sunday, Dec. 29, 9:30-12:30p.m. , Kahuku Unit, HVNP. Free, moderate,
TUESDAY, DEC. 31
Ka‘ū Food Pantry, Tuesday – last Tuesday, monthly – Dec. 31, 11:30a.m.-1p.m., St. Jude's Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Volunteers welcome. Dave Breskin, 319-8333
THURSDAY, JAN. 2
Women's Expression Group, Thursday, Jan. 2 – 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, Jan. 2, 6-7p.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033, ovcahi.org
FRIDAY, JAN. 3
Fit & Firm Volcano Medium Intensity Strength Adult Exercise Class - 4 weeks, Fridays, starting Jan. 3, 8-9a.m. ,Volcano Art Center
SATURDAY, JAN. 4
Ocean View C.E.R.T. Mtg., Saturday, Dec. 4, 10a.m.-1p.m. , Ocean View Community Center
ONGOING
Christmas in the Country featuring 20th Annual Invitational Wreath Exhibit, daily, through Dec. 31, Volcano Art Center Gallery. Free; park entrance fees app
Vote for the Best Cottage Decorations at Kīlauea Military Camp through Tuesday, Jan. 1. The public is invited to stroll along the sidewalks around the KMC Cottages where the staff has entered a contest for best Christmas decorations. The outdoor displays are best seen at night. KMC is located within Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.
The KMC New Year's Eve Party on Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 8 p.m. at the Lava Lounge will have live music from Blue Tattoo. The $10 cover charge includes a champagne toast at midnight . Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply.
Call 967-8356 or see kilaueamilitarycamp.com.
T-Ball and Coach Pitch Baseball League: Ocean View Team - Mondays and Wednesdays, Kahuku Park. Nā‘ālehu Team - Tuesdays and Thursdays, Nā‘ālehu Park. Pāhala Team (seeking coaches) - attend Nā‘ālehu practice. T-Ball, 3:30-4:30pm, ages 5-6. Coach Pitch, 4:30-6p.m., ages 7-8. Programs take place through April 16. Wear cleats or tennis shoes, bring a glove if possible. Extras gloves available for use. All skills and genders welcome. $35 per teammate. See Ka‘ū Youth Baseball on Facebook. Josh or Elizabeth Crook, 345-0511Tūtū & 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 808-938-1088.
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