Ka`u News Briefs Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014

People's Choice at Ka`u Chamber of Commerce's Art Show went to Suzanne D. Kaliko's Green Sand Beach, which will grace the cover of The Directory 2015. Photo of Kaliko's painting by Peter Anderson

THE DIRECTORY COVER WINNER for the 2015 Ka`u information, phone, email and website guide for Ka`u was announced by Ka`u Chamber of Commerce yesterday. The cover image, by popular vote, will be Green Sand Beach by Suzanne D. Kaliko. Peter Anderson took second in popular vote for the cover with his South Point Blowhole photograph.

Peter Anderson's South Point Blowhole won first
in Photography and second in People's Choice.

      Best in Show as determined by the judges was Ric Stark with his quilt honoring Queen Lili`uokalani.
      Winners at the annual art show held at CU Hawai`i Federal Credit Union are:

• Photography: South Point Blowhole by Peter Anderson took first; Mo`o by Luke Kanahele took second; Punalu`u Honu by Gen Galletes took third. 
• Graphics: Ka`u Crevasse by Deedee Bodine took first; Tabletop by Wanda Aus took second; and Pele by Greg Rush took third. 
• Sculpture: Copper Honua and Fish by Bob Knapp took first, and Kahiko Ka`u helmet by Aubrey Ahl took second. 
• Wood: Royal Palm Base by Bob Stock took first. 
• Quilt: He Kila Mo`i, by Ric Stark took first. Sunset by Patty Bowles took second. 
• Craft: Hokule`a enamel and copper by Bob Knapp took first; Ke Kala Kai bracelet by Luke Kanahele took second; and the Paua Ring by Seth Kanahele took third. 

      Keiki winner was Deon Beavins with Tiger. Second went to Victoria Kanahele with pencil drawing Wolf, and third was a He`e, an octopus, by Ryder Brown.
      To sign up for The Directory 2015 and support the online production, printing and distribution of 7,500 copies, development of The Directory app for cell phones, the Ka`u Chamber of Commerce scholarship fund and the Ka`u Food Pantry, call Elijah Navarro at 928-6471. See the 2014 edition of The Directory at kaucalendar.com/Directory2014.swf.

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Ric Stark won first place in the new Quilt division
with his He Kila Mo`i.
Photo by Peter Anderson

HAWAI`I ISLAND IS ONE OF FOUR THAT WILL be considered during a creative media/film studio facility study conducted by the state Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism. Gov. Neil Abercrombie released $100,000 in planning funds for the purposes of a market analysis and site recommendations for a facility, including a study to help determine the market needs, size, location and composition of the facility. The study will also consider Kaua`i, O`ahu and Maui.

      “Hawai`i’s film industry plays an important role in the overall health of the state’s economy,” said Hawai`i Film Commissioner Donne Dawson. “These funds will help us determine exactly what the industry needs in terms of infrastructure and where the best possible place in the islands might be to develop that infrastructure. The process will go a long way in helping us take Hawai`i’s film and creative media industries to the next level and send a clear message that the state is serious about being one of the preeminent filming destinations in the world.”

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WITHIN THE FIRST FEW SECONDS of Ka`u Trojans eight-man football game yesterday, Pahoa's Joaquin Ridgway had scored a touchdown after receiving the kick-off made by Carlos Uribe-Bounos. The celebration for Pahoa was short-lived as running back Kupono Palakiko-Leffew quickly scored the first touchdown for Ka`u. From this point on, the game was in Ka`u's favor. With an interception turned touchdown made by safety Kainalu Medeiros-Dancel and fumble recovery made by James Kuahiwinui, the first quarter had Pahoa's offense on edge. Ending the quarter with a touchdown by fullback Kaimanu Medeiros-Dancel, the score was up with Pahoa having 8 and Ka`u having 36.
      The second quarter found the same great plays by Ka`u. With touchdowns made by seniors of the team, Anthony Emmsley-Ah Yee, Cy Tamura and Kupono Palakiko-Leffew, Ka`u held their ground. Interceptions by Kalamakoa Waiwaiole and Evan Manoha demonstrated the underclassmen rising up to the occasion. As half-time came around, Pahoa remained at 8 points, while Ka`u had made it's way to 58 points.
      Mercy rule changed the second half of the game, allowing a running clock. Ka`u also made some changes for this second half. In an act of sportsmanship, Ka`u benched their first-string lineup and played their second string for the rest of the game. The second string is made up mostly of underclassmen who will be playing again next year, so it was great exposure for them. While second string was in play, two touchdowns for Pahoa were made by Lava Benn and Kawika Andrian. With a final score of Ka`u 58 and Pahoa 22, it was a great game.

      This story was written with reports from Ka`u High School journalism intern Kaweni Ibarra.

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Lava southwest of Pahoa continues its slow crawl toward town.
Map from USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

“CURRENT FLOW ACTIVITY DOES NOT POSE an immediate threat to area communities, and no evacuation is needed at this time,” reported Hawai`i County Emergency Management Agency regarding lava on track to reach Pahoa in the coming weeks.

      “An aerial survey performed this morning showed that the flow front continues to be active and has advanced approximately 100 yards since yesterday. The narrow flow front is moving along the tree line, and the burning activity with that is producing a significant amount of smoke. There is no brush fire threat at this time, and the burning is limited to the edges of the flow only.”
      See hawaiicounty.gov.

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EVERYONE IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE in upcoming Kahuku free events and hikes at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.
      During the one-hour `Ohi`a Lehua program Saturday, Oct. 11 at 9:30 a.m., participants learn about the vital role of `ohi`a lehua in native Hawaiian forests, the many forms of the `ohi`a tree and the lehua flower. Visitors will be able to identify the many differences of the most prominent native tree in Kahuku on this program, which is an easy, one-mile (or less) walk.

      Palm Trail is a moderately difficult, 2.6-mile loop traversing scenic pastures along an ancient cinder cone with some of the best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. Highlights include relics of the ranching era, sections of remnant native forest and volcanic features from the 1868 eruptive fissures. A guided hike of Palm Trail is offered Sunday, Oct. 12 and Saturday Oct. 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

First place in Craft category went to Bob Knapp,
with Hokule`a. Photo by Julia Neal

      People and Land of Kahuku is a moderate two-mile, three-hour guided hike that loops through varied landscapes to explore the human history of Kahuku. Emerging native forests, pastures, lava fields and other sites hold clues about ways people have lived and worked on the vast Kahuku lands – from the earliest Hawaiians, through generations of ranching families, to the current staff and volunteers of Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Participants learn about the powerful natural forces at work here and how people have adapted to, shaped and restored this land. The guided hike is offered Saturday, Oct. 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
      Pu`u o Lokuana is a short, moderately difficult, 0.4-mile hike to the top of the grassy cinder cone. Visitors learn about the formation and various uses of this hill over time and enjoy a breathtaking view of lower Ka`u. This one-hur hike is offered Sunday, Oct. 19 at 9:30 a.m.
      During Hi`iaka & Pele, participants discover two Hawaiian goddesses, sisters Pele and Hi`iaka, and the natural phenomena they represent. Visitors will experience the sisters coming alive through the epic stories depicted in the natural landscape of Kahuku on this easy, 1.7-mile walk on the main road in Kahuku. The Hi‘iaka and Pele program is offered Oct. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
      For all programs, enter the park’s Kahuku unit on the mauka side of Hwy 11 near mile marker 70.5, and meet near the parking area. Sturdy footwear, water, raingear, sun protection, and a snack are recommended.

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HAWAIIAN VOLCANO OBSERVATORY reminds Ka`u residents about an upcoming earthquake awareness and preparedness event, the Great Hawai`i ShakeOut, taking place on Thursday, Oct. 16.
      “The goal of this event is to encourage residents throughout the state to learn about and practice Drop! Cover! Hold on! — actions that have been proven to prevent or reduce personal injury during an earthquake,” according to the latest issue of Volcano Watch.

Deon Beavins won in the Keiki category with Tiger.
Photo by Julia Neal

      “Residents can learn about Drop! Cover! Hold on! through the Great Hawai`i ShakeOut website at shakeout.org/hawaii, which includes helpful resources, such as Recommended Earthquake Safety Actions in Hawai`i. These recommendations describe how to protect yourself during an earthquake, no matter where you are — on the road, in a store or at the beach.
      “The Great Hawai`i ShakeOut website also provides information on other steps you can and should take to prepare for Hawai`i’s next big earthquake, such as organizing an emergency kit, developing a family evacuation plan and securing household objects that might fall.
      “Unlike hurricanes and lava flows, which arrive with forewarnings, a large earthquake could strike Hawai`i at any time with no warning. In fact, the probability of a magnitude-6.5 or higher earthquake occurring in the Hawaiian Islands in the next 10 years is 50 percent. So, it's not a matter of a large, destructive earthquake will happen in Hawai`i, but rather when it will take place.
      “Since 1868, more than 30 magnitude-6.0 or greater earthquakes have impacted residents across the state.”
      To learn more, see a slide show entitled Earthquakes in Hawai`i: What You Need to Know posted on the USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory website, hvo.wr.usgs.gov.

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THE FINAL KA`U PLANTATION DAYS planning meeting is tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center. Residents continue planning for the event set for this coming Saturday, Oct 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      For more information, call Darlyne Vierra at 640-8740.

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Ka`u News Briefs Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014

Ka`u resident Joe Iacuzzo, here with a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, presents a talk about America's fossil history at Pahala Public & School Library on Oct. 15. Photo from Joe Iacuzzo

“ALL PARTIES REMAIN COMMITTED to exploring a workable solution to this problem,” Sen. Brian Schatz said regarding rebuilding Chain of Craters Road so Puna residents can get to Ka`u and other parts of the island if Hwy 130 gets covered by lava. West Hawai`i Today reported that Schatz plans to visit Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park Friday and meet with park and county officials. While park Superintendent Cindy Orlando maintains that a one-lane road meets the requirements for an emergency evacuation route, county officials want the road to have two lanes.

As lava creeps toward Hwy 130, Hawai`i's elected officials in Washington
are working to have Chain of Craters Road be rebuilt with two lanes.
Map from USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory

      According to the story, Schatz said he is working closely with Mayor Billy Kenoi, the National Park Service, U.S. Department of Interior and U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard on the issue.
      Sen. Mazie Hirono’s office said she is speaking with the federal Highway Administration and National Park Service about the issue.
      Park officials refer to road as an emergency evacuation route, but Hawai`i County Department of Emergency Management Director Darryl Oliveira said that “evacuation implies it’s a one-way direction and we are telling people to leave. I think what the community members shared is people would like to stay if it poses no imminent harm and safety concerns. And, for too many of them, they don’t have a choice; they just can’t pick up and leave.”
      As of this morning, lava from a breakout above the flow front had reached the front and was was 1.9 miles from Pahoa Village Road.

      See westhawaiitoday.com.

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Brenda Ford

HAWAI`I COUNTY COUNCIL’S FINANCE COMMITTEE has voted in favor of proposed changes to property tax exemptions. Bill 292 would require a person applying for an exemption from the real property tax rate on a principal home to file a Hawai`i State Income Tax Return as a full-year resident for each fiscal year that the exemption is sought. 

      Bill 294 would increase from $40,000 to $60,000 the property value subject to total exemption from real property taxes and would increase by the same amounts the exemption that can be applied to properties valued in excess of $60,000.
      Ka`u’s council member Brenda Ford had questions about Bill 294 prior to the Finance Committee meeting, as reported in Hawai`i Tribune-Herald. “While the intent is probably OK, this is going to lower the revenue coming into the county,” Ford said. “If it was net neutral, it might be different. It’s not.” Ford first voted kanalua on the measure, then changed her vote to yes.
      See hawaiitribune-herald.com.

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HAWAI`I’S GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES offered views on genetically modified organisms and pesticides during a debate on KITV Tuesday evening. Civil Beat reporter Chad Blair asked: “If elected governor, would you support restrictions on GMOs? Where do you stand on pesticide use? And how do you feel about labeling?”

Duke Aiona

      Republican Duke Aiona said, “It is a very emotional and divisive issue right now in regards to the counties. I believe that labeling — people knowing what’s in the food, what’s in the ground — is very important. In regards to pesticides, I believe if it is an issue in regards to monitoring and regulation, then obviously our Department of Health has to do a better job than what it’s doing right now. But I’m not sure that it’s really is the exact, the real problem, in regards to this whole genre of issues that are before the counties right now. I think it’s really a matter of not being as well educated as everyone should be. I think with the latest commercials that we see right now and the Maui initiative is educating people both ways. I’ve heard it both ways. And so, it’s something that obviously everyone has to be a part of in the discussion, and when the ultimate decision is finally made, it’s whether or not it’s going to help us — it’s going to be beneficial to us in regards to our health and well-being — and of course, the economic toll that it’s going to take on the farmers, on the vendors and everyone else.”

Mufi Hannemann

      Independent Mufi Hannemann said, “I’ve long maintained that the Department of Agriculture is the Rodney Dangerfield of state departments. Cuts to that department that were condoned by Sen. Ige and the Lingle-Aiona administration would not happen under a Hannemann administration. So let’s look at the three questions that were asked. Based on the science, I’m OK with GMO continuing to be part of what we have here in Hawai`i because I really believe we would see a dramatic drop in agricultural crops. However, pesticide drift is something that we need to do a better job of, and we need to empower the Department of Agriculture, working with the counties, to ensure that the pesticides that we use and the drift is curtailed to a great degree. Thirdly, I also believe that when it comes to labeling, it should be a national policy. I’m OK with labeling, but I think it should be done across the board, and it should be a mandate from Washington, D.C., as opposed to local or state municipalities doing that.”

David Ige

      Democrat David Ige said, “Yes, I do believe that as governor I would assure that we protect the health and safety of our communities. That would be Job One. We need to regulate pesticide use. We need to know what is being applied, where it’s being applied and ensure that it’s being applied safely. That is a core function of state government, and I would ensure that that happens. In terms of labeling, I do believe that labeling is a federal issue. I strongly encourage the federal government and the FDA to set standards so our people know what’s in the food they’re buying. And then thirdly, in terms of the GMOs, I really do believe and support all farmers. We have so much agriculture land that is not in production. We need to support them, whatever their method, whatever they’re planting.”

      See civilbeat.com.

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THE FINAL KA`U PLANTATION DAYS planning meeting is Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Pāhala Community Center. Residents continue planning for the event a week from today on Saturday, Oct 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
      For more information, call Darlyne Vierra at 640-8740.

PUBLIC LIBRARIES IN NA`ALEHU AND PAHALA offer free programs for the public three weeks in a row this month. 

      Ka`u Learning Academy co-founder Joe Iacuzzo, the official Hawai`i representative for the National Park Service’s National Fossil Day, will present a talk titled Thomas Jefferson to Johnson Space Center: America’s Fossil History at Pahala Public & School Library on Wednesday, Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m.

      In 2008, Iacuzzo was the project manager for a team of scientists who worked at NASA to study the most complete dinosaur fossil ever discovered. The incredible advances in science that allowed for the NASA research were set in motion by a host of early American scientists, including Jefferson, who was an avid fossil collector who was trying to understand the prehistoric past of the new United States. “The evolution of how we understand prehistoric life and the technologies available to researchers would make Jefferson's head spin!” Iacuzzo said.

Anna Peach presents the Pumpkin Primer
in Pahala on Tuesday, Oct. 22.
Photo from squashandawe.com

      Iacuzzo worked for six years on Jurassic Park at Universal Pictures and co-produced an award-winning dinosaur documentary film for Discovery Channel. He has been involved with numerous dinosaur discoveries and is the most widely read dinosaur science writer in the world. This event is sponsored by the National Park Services.
      The Pumpkin Primer shows how to use heirloom squash to outsmart melon fly and pickle worm in Hawai`i. Kamuela farmer Anna Peach of Squash and Awe farm presents a talk about her sustainable farming methods. A seventh-generation farmer, Peach decided to look to history for a solution to Hawai`i’s commercial crop failure. She shares information about no-till farming, interplanting with native plants, seed saving and making natural fertilizers from restaurant scrap.
      See her farm at squashandawe.com.
      Programs are in Na`alehu Tuesday, Oct. 21 at 2:30 p.m. and in Pahala Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m.
      There will be another special program for the Hawai`i State Public Library System’s statewide fall Children & Teens Program at the end of October. Pahala Library will host internationally renowned storyteller Diane Ferlatte, a native from New Orleans, on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at 3 p.m. The program title is Haunted Bayou-Ghostly Tales: Spirits Have Souls, Too.”

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Ka`u News Briefs Friday, Oct. 3, 2014

Ka`u High Trojans eight-man football team is on the road the next two Saturdays for the final games of the regular season.
Photo by Taylor's Treasures Photography

THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH HAS EXTENDED the deadline for comments regarding proposed new rules calling for septic tanks to be installed when residences with cesspools are sold. Comments are due by Friday, Oct. 17 at 4:30 p.m.
      Public meetings are also scheduled. One will be in Kona on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. at West Hawai`i Civic Center. Another will be in Hilo on Thursday, Oct. 16 at 5 p.m. at Aupuni Center.

      According to DOH, “cesspools are substandard systems. They don’t treat wastewater, they merely dispose of it. Cesspools concentrate the wastewater in one location, often deep within the ground and in direct contact with groundwater, causing groundwater contamination. This groundwater flows into drinking water wells, streams and the ocean, harming public health and the environment, including beaches and coral reefs.”

At a forum yesterday, State House District Five candidates
discussed a proposal to replace cesspools with septic tanks.
Diagram from state Department of Health

      To send comments by email and read the proposal, see health.hawaii.gov/wastewater/home/public_notice. Written comments can also be mailed to Wastewater Branch, Environmental Management Division, State Department of Health, 919 Ala Moana Blvd, Room 309, Honolulu, HI 96814-4920.

CANDIDATES FOR STATE HOUSE DISTRICT FIVE discussed the proposed wastewater rule change at a forum yesterday in Kona. According to a story in West Hawai`i Today, they agreed it would be a huge burden for residents to have to convert existing cesspools to septic systems.
      “I’d hate to see this burden put on the people,” Libertarian Jon Lalanne, of Ocean View, said. “I’d hate to pay for it myself.”
      Reporter Bret Yager said Lalanne shared his experiences in Malibu, Calif., when during winter months the sewage treatment plant would break down and pollute the ocean where he surfed. “I’m still here,” he said.
      Republican Dave Bateman, of Holualoa, said the proposal is “a ridiculous move on the part of the DOH.
      “I went through the petition and supporting materials and found none. We have very good basalts here and rifts in the earth that will purify (waste). I don’t know of anyone being treated in the ER for coliform. If it’s not broken, don’t fix it.”
      Rep. Richard Creagan, of Na`alehu, said the cesspool issue needs to be studied at the state Legislature. “We need to really examine the science,” Creagan said. “I don’t think the geology of the island mandates septic in the upper elevations. Along the shoreline, of course.”
      Creagan said that if the rules are adopted, he would support tax credits for composting toilets.
      See westhawaiitoday.com.

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A CONSORTIUM OF NATIVE HAWAIIAN community groups leading the process of building a Native Hawaiian government is considering postponing the election of officers until June. The original plan was to hold elections between May and September, and the most recent plan was to have the elections in January.
      According to an Associated Press story in Hawai`i Tribune-Herald, the groups want more time to educate voters.
      “They thought it was too soon and too impractical,” said Derek Kauanoe, governance manager at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. “I think they’re more interested in the quality of the nation building process” than the speed.
      They are drafting a new timeline they hope to present to the OHA board on Thursday, Oct. 16.
      See hawaiitribune-herald.com.

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Poultry and livestock consume 70 to 90 percent of all genetically
engineered crops, according to a UC-Davis study.
Thinkstock photo from UC-Davis

THE PERFORMANCE AND HEALTH OF FOOD-PRODUCING animals consuming genetically engineered feed, first introduced 18 years ago, has been comparable to that of animals consuming non-GE feed, according to a new scientific review from the University of California at Davis. The review study also found that scientific studies have detected no differences in the nutritional makeup of meat, milk or other food products derived from animals that ate genetically engineered feed. 

      The review, led by UC-Davis animal scientist Alison Van Eenennaam, examined nearly 30 years of livestock-feeding studies that represent more than 100 billion animals.
      Entitled Prevalence and Impacts of Genetically Engineered Feedstuffs on Livestock Populations, the review article is now available online in open-access form through the American Society of Animal Science: https://asas.org/docs/default-source/jas-files/jas8124_final.pdf?sfvrsn.
      Genetically engineered crops were first introduced in 1996. Today, 19 genetically engineered plant species are approved for use in the United States, including the major crops used extensively in animal feed: alfalfa, canola, corn, cotton, soybeans and sugar beets.
      Food-producing animals such as cows, pigs, goats, chickens and other poultry species now consume 70 to 90 percent of all genetically engineered crops, according to the UC Davis review. In the United States alone, nine billion food-producing animals are produced annually, with 95 percent of them consuming feed that contains genetically engineered ingredients.
      “Studies have continually shown that the milk, meat and eggs derived from animals that have consumed GE feed are indistinguishable from the products derived from animals fed a non-GE diet,” Van Eenennaam said. “Therefore, proposed labeling of animal products from livestock and poultry that have eaten GE feed would require supply-chain segregation and traceability, as the products themselves would not differ in any way that could be detected.”
      See news.ucdavis.edu.

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HO`OKUPU HULA NO KA`U CULTURAL FESTIVAL has finalized its lineup of events and workshops to take place in Pahala on the grounds of the Old Plantation Manager’s House three weeks from today, on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24 and 25. All entertainment is open to the public with no fees. Friday and Saturday night will feature emcee Skylark and chanter Na`auao Vivas.
      The Ho`okupu Hula Cultural Festival is in its fifth year. The first four were held on Lana`i. Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder, who founded the festival, said that her own Kumu Hula, Uncle George Na`ope, encouraged the creation of festivals, including the Merrie Monarch and other festivals in Hawai`i, Canada, Washington, Japan, Germany and California. “Every place he placed his footprint and visited throughout his life, he planted a seed. It grew wherever he traveled,” said Ryder. “He also planted a seed in me to carry on his legacy to perpetuate the hula and its history, which is what I am trying to do.” Ryder and her husband Kawehi recently moved from Lana`i to Pahala and brought the festival with them. “It is painful to realize that Uncle George will no longer be with me in support of this legacy of the hula; therefore my heart reaches out in Thanksgiving and Aloha as I attempt to carry the torch that he lit in me so long ago.”
      The first Ho`okupu Hula No Ka`u Cultural Festival will begin on Friday, Oct. 24 with `Ohana Night and an Opening Pule at 4 p.m., followed by Ho`okupu by Kumu Hula Haumana and others wishing to participate. At 4:30 p.m., Ernest Kalani takes the stage, followed by Keoki Kahumoku at 5 p.m. A Kukui Ceremony honoring ancestors will be held at 5:45 p.m., followed by music from the South Side Serenaders at 6 p.m. Cyril Pahinui performs at 6:30 p.m., with music by Makanau at 7 p.m. At 8:15 p.m. will be music by Steven Sioloa, Wailau Ryder and Ricky Masaoka.
      On the grounds will be cultural practitioners, cultural demonstrations, artisans, crafts, food booths, informational booths and more.
      On Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Old Pahala Clubhouse will be workshops, beginning with hula with Kumu Hula Debbie Leionalani Ryder at 8 a.m. At 9:30 a.m. will be lei-making. At 11 a.m. lauhaula weaving, at 12:30 p.m. an `ukulele workshop and at 1:30 p.m. a slack key workshop.

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      On Saturday evening at 4 p.m. will be an opening pule performed by dancers who attend the hula workshop and an introduction of Kumu Hula. At 4:30 p.m. will be Hands of Time. At 5 p.m. will be Halau Hula O Kawaimaluhia with Kumu Hula Keoni Jennings. At 5:45 p.m. will be Hula Halau Kahoku Kauhiahionalani with Kumu Hula Sammy Fo. At 6 p.m. will be the Gomes `Ohana. At 6:30 p.m. a Kukui Ceremony; at 6:45 p.m. Keaiwa, featuring Demetrius Oliveira and Halau Hula O Leonalani, with Kumu Hula Debbie Ryder and Haumana from Japan, Okinawa, O`ahu and Pahala. At 7:30 p.m. will be Ka `Imia Na`auao Kahiko from Ka`u School of the Arts and Kumu Hula Marsha Bolosan. At 8 p.m. is Victor Chock & Friends, with the evening ending at 9 p.m. with Hawai`i Aloha.
      For more, see www.hookupukau.com.

JUDGING IS TAKING PLACE TODAY at Ka`u Chamber Of Commerce’s Art Show at CU Hawai`i Federal Credit Union in Na`alehu. Winners in all categories, including People’s Choice, which will be on the cover of The Directory 2015, will be announced at a reception tomorrow morning.

KA`U HIGH SPORTS TEAMS HAVE A BUSY DAY tomorrow. Girls volleyball teams host Makua Lani at 10 a.m. The Trojan eight-man football team travels to Pahoa for a game at 2 p.m., and the cross country team has a 3 p.m. meet in Kea`au.

VOLUNTEERS MEET AT KILAUEA VISITOR CENTER to help remove invasive Himalayan ginger from park trails tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Free; park entrance fees apply.

LISA LOUISE ADAMS TEACHES HOW TO MAKE books styled after fourth-century copts tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Call 967-8222 to register.

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