Ka‘ū News Briefs, Wednesday, July 26, 2022

EXPERIENCE VOLCANO HAWAI'I FESTIVAL is set for this Saturday and Sunday with free entertainment, numerous artists, local food producers and other vendors and community groups scheduled for venues throughout Volcano Village. 

    The third annual event starts with with the ʻŌhia Lehua Runs that include a half marathon on Saturday at 7 a.m. that takes runners along Wright Road and the countryside. At 10 a.m., experience an Estate White Tea Workshop at Volcano Winery followed by Christy Leaina'ala Lassiter Hawaiian Music. The music of Ola'a Trio is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m a Kīlauea Lodge. A walk to historic homes take place from Kīlauea Lodge at noon on Saturday. 

    The day at Volcano Art Center begins with a Cultural Rainforest Walk & Tour with Kumu Ryan McCormack, followed by Hawaiian Hula Ke Olu Makani O Mauna Loa. Volcano Garden Arts events open with a Hawaiian Chant and the Art of Bonsai.

    Among the presenters are: Linda Rowell Stevens, Lisa Maria Artistsa, Indigogo Designs, Ola’s Creations, Gabriele Diaz, Dude’s Fusion GrindZ, Glenwood Farm Girls, Marcel Alfons, Ibarra Art, Maile Designs, Bling Bling’s By The Bay, Zebewa Hawaii, Wynnwood Farms, Island Squeeze, Diane Hanzel, Dover’s Art, Elilynn Creations, Volcano Community Foundation, TLC Oils, Yurts Of Hawaii, 808 Craft & Gift Fairs, Laura Walker, Hangry Yeti Food, Solar Power Vibes, With Aloha, Graze & Gather Hawaii, Maui Splash Soaps, Rotary Of Volcano, Na Makua Designs, Ola Hawaiian Body Products, Scott Pincus Jewelry, Hawaiian Folk Art Dolls, Hawaii Pacific Parks Association, Kamano Arts, Sandy’s Sazon Food Truck VAC’s Yart Sale, Aunty Pons, Tuk Tuk Thai Food Truck, 2400 Fahrenheit and Akatsuka Orchid Gardens. 

   

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TRAINING TO BECOME NURSING ASSISTANTS is available through Hilo Medical Center, the sister facility to Kaʻū Hospital & Rural Health Clinic. The new paid training program for Nurse Aides to join acute units in early September welcomes candidates seeking "a fulfilling career in healthcare," says a statement from Hilo Medical Center. Benefits of becoming a nurses aid at Kaʻū, Hilo and Honoka'a Hospitals include: 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years); 21 paid vacation days per year; 21 paid sick days per year; and medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans. Here are examples of health care jobs and their pay from the organization that operates Kaʻū, Hilo and Honoka'a hospitals and clinics:

Paid Nurses Aid training for Hilo, Kaʻū, and Honoka'a Hospitals is
offered through Hilo Medical Center. Photo from HMC

- Nurse Aide, Entry Level: Entry: $3,356 per month, Full Performance: $3,475 per month: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/hhsc/#/job/2853
- Director of Nutrition & Food Service Operations, Starting at $75,000 and commensurate with experience: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/hhsc/#/job/2936
- HR Specialist II-IV, $48,144-$56,304 per year ($4,012-$4,692 per month): https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/hhsc/#/job/2949
- Management Analyst II-IV, $48,144-$56,304 per year ($4,012-$4,692 per month): https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/hhsc/#/job/2611
- Transporter: $40,272 per year (3,356 per month): https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/hhsc/#/job/2908
- Dietary Aide: $21.89 per hour: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/hhsc#/job/2651
- Kitchen Helper, $21.29 per hour: https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/hhsc#/job/2769
East Hawaii Health Clinics
- Cardiology Clinic – Medical Assistant, Entry: $43,080 ($3,590 per month, $20.71 per hour), Full Performance: $46,440 ($3,870 per month, $22.33 per hour): https://pm.healthcaresource.com/cs/hhsc#/job/2946.

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KAʻŪ MAY BE AFFECTED OVERNIGHT BY HAWAIIAN TELCOM'S continued restoration of services that were diminished by an unintentional break of a fiber line in Waikoloa. Hawaii Police Department reports that west Hawaiʻi residents and Kaʻū may experience issues using 9-1-1 or the police department’s non-emergency phone line Wednesday evening as Hawaiian Telcom continues to conduct repairs.
    Repair work was scheduled to take place between 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, and 5 a.m., Thursday, July 28. Hawaiian Telcom landline customers and cellphone services in Kona, Kealakekua, Waikoloa, Kawaihae, and parts of Kaʻū may be affected during this time frame due to this work, says a statement from the company. Residents in need of assistance and unable to call 9-1-1 or the non-emergency line are advised to please go to the nearest police station or medical facility. Ka’u police station is located in Nā‘ālehu at 95-5355 Māmalahoa Highway. Kaʻū Hospital's 24/7 Emergency Room is located on Kamani Street, coming into town from Hwy 11.

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