Kaʻū News Briefs Oct. 9, 2024

Deborah Zysman Hawai'i Children Action Network Executive Director and Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke honored PATCH, its Executive Director Carol Wear and CCR&R Manager Nicole Higa with a KOA Legacy Award. PATCH is offering help to pay for preschool and is reaching out to Kaʻū. Photo from PATCH

HELP FOR FAMILIES TO PAY FOR PRESCHOOL TUITION: Kehau Lee Hong-Mauga, Family Navigator Subsidy Specialist II with People Attentive to Children, the non-profit PATCH group, is reaching out to Kaʻū. She said the PATCH program called Preschool Open Doors helps families pay for preschool tuition and "provides our keiki the opportunity to attend preschool prior to their kindergarten year." PATCH is funded by the state Department of Human Services and is for families who meet income eligibility requirements. 
    She said Preschool Open Doors can help families with completing applications and can "schedule a

time that works best for you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if there is any way we can support you and the children you serve." Call 808-961-3169 or email PODadmin@patch-hi.org.

    PATCH Executive Director Carol Wear recently received the KOA Legacy Award from Hawai'i Children's Action Network for making a significant impact on the well-being of children in Hawai'i. PATCH also received the Outstanding Advocates for Children & Youth Award.

    The PATCH facebook says that "PATCH has been at the center of early learning in the state of Hawai'i for decades working integrally with government agencies, nonprofits, advocates and various stakeholders operating in the early learning sector statewide. While it largely operates under the radar and 'behind the scenes,' it is the engine supporting and powering early learning sector through its intimate partnership with the Department of Human Services Child Care Program Office and the community at large."

   The statement says that PATCH services "are the underpinning of what a safe, resilient, healthy community is built on."

    The application is available at https://childcaresubsidyapplication.dhs.hawaii.gov/ and at PATCHHawaii.org.

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Farley Sangels directs South Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra and invites musicians of all levels 
to join in. Photo from South Hawai'i Symphony Orchestra

SOUTH HAWAI'I SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, directed by Farley Sangels, welcomes musicians of all levels to join its growing ensemble in Kaʻū and to enjoy the possible assistance to play some instruments on loan. Email SouthHawaiiSymphony@gmail.com or join the rehearsal at the Ocean View Community Center on Saturdays noon-2:30pm.

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VOLCANO VILLAGE ARTIST HUI has announced its 38th Annual Studio Tour & Sale for Friday, Nov. 29, Saturday, Nov. 30 and Sunday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Volcano Village during Thanksgiving Weekend.
    A statement from the Hui says, "This is an opportunity to meet and talk story with the artists in five different studios and galleries in Volcano Village. Hui members are grateful for the community support through nearly four decades!"

    Locations this year are:
    Studio 1 is hosted by Pam Barton with her own fiber work and more. She will also host Zeke Israel with raku, jewelry, and whimsical surprises; and Randy Sutton, with textile art, cards and wall vases.
   Studio 2 is hosted by J.M Fusions with Jamie Lesourd's kiln formed glass.
   Studio 3 is Volcano Garden Arts, with Ira Ono's fine art and gifts.
   Studio 4 is hosted by Margaret Barnaby with her woodblock prints. She will also host Mike and Misato Morata with their hand blown art glass, Nash Adams Pruitt with his functional glass art; the work of Nolan Odachi, blade smith and metal worker; and Anne Brooke with her Hawaiian grown indigo, natural dyed and hand woven goods.
   Studio 5 is Volcano Art Center's Niaulani Campus with Ricia Sherma's vintage silk clothing, bags and more; Joan Yoshioka's original paintings, prints and bags; Scott Pincus with his handmade silver jewelry and  Bill Hamilton with his Treasures of the Tree, woodwork and fine furniture.
    A special drawing for artwork contributed by each of the artists will be held at the end of the sale. Maps to the artists' studios and galleries will be available at local businesses and galleries in Volcano Village, and at www.VolcanoVillageArtistsHui.com For further information please call 936-2821.

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POLICE ARRESTED 14 FOR DUI during the week that ended Oct 6. Hawai‘i Island police arrested 14

for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. Three of the drivers were involved in a traffic accident. None of the drivers were under the age of 21.
    To date, there were 21 fatal crashes, resulting in 23 fatalities, compared with 13 fatal crashes, resulting in 14 fatalities for the same time last year. This represents an increase of 62 percent for fatal crashes and 64.3 percent for fatalities.
    In 2024, the non-traffic fatality count (not on a public roadway) is zero compared to zero non-traffic fatalities for the same time last year. So far this year, there have been 755 DUI arrests compared with 746 during the same period last year, an increase of 1.21 percent.
Hawai‘i Police Department’s Traffic Services Section reviewed all updated crashes and found 753 major crashes so far this year, compared with 643 during the same time last year, an increase of 17.1 percent. Police promise that DUI roadblocks and patrols will continue island wide.

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5,000 in the mail, 2,500 on the street.