Ka`u Calendar News Briefs, Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016

Haawai`i Volcanoes National Park staff members install the cat-proof fence in rough and rugged high-elevation
lava fields on the slopes of in the United States. NPS Photo

HAWAIIAN PETRELS, sometimes heard at night as they fly in flocks from feeding in the ocean to their mountain nests, have more protection. Work is complete on what could be the largest cat-proof fence in the United States, designed to protect this federally endangered petrel, the ‘ua‘u, from the birds’ primary threat: feral cats.   

Closeup of an ‘ua‘u, Hawaiian petrel. Photo/PCSU UH

‘Ua‘u in flight. Photo by Jim Denny

     The seafaring ‘ua‘u nests in deep lava rock burrows on the rugged high-altitude slopes of Mauna Loa, and, despite the remote location, are not safe from cats. In order to protect the species, the National Park Service teamed up with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, American Bird Conservatory, Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association, and the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit at the University of Hawai‘i, to build the five-mile long cat barrier fence in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park.
     The specifically designed barrier is more than six feet high, and has a curved top section that prevents cats from climbing over it.     Construction began in 2013. Work on the fence was limited to January through May to avoid disturbing nesting birds.
     The seabirds spend most of their lives at sea, and come to land only during breeding season. ‘Ua‘u return to Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park briefly in April to prepare nest sites, and return in early June to lay a single egg. The fluffy chicks hatch in August and remain in their burrows until November when they fledge or take their first flight out to sea. Adults, eggs and chicks are extremely vulnerable to predators throughout the long breeding season as all activity occurs on the ground.

A five-mile long cat-proof fence protects Hawaiian petrel nesting. 

                                       Photo by Scott Hall/NFWF

     The high-altitude project was grueling. NPS and PCSU fence crews worked and camped at elevations between 8,000 and 10,000 feet, in steep and loose lava rock terrain, and in weather that ranged from hail, and high wind to extreme heat. The site is very remote and all materials, gear and staff were flown in and out. But the discomfort paid off: the fence now protects more than 600 acres of ‘ua‘u nesting habitat on Mauna Loa.
      “To our knowledge, this is the largest fence of its kind in the U.S. To build such a fence is an incredible feat, and an important victory for a native species that is extremely rare on Hawai‘i Island,” said NPS biologist Kathleen Misajon. “Through the partnership of the cooperating organizations, the cat-proof fence will protect these amazing seabirds and support the expansion of this small population,” she said.     The endangered Hawaiian petrels are more typically seen on neighbor islands. The species is very rare on Hawai‘i Island, with just 75 nesting pairs in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, and another small population on the slopes of Kohala. The park and cooperating partner agencies have studied this remnant population of ‘ua‘u on Mauna Loa since the early 1990s, both on the ground and more recently, through remote game cameras. The birds only come and go at night, nest in deep cracks and crevices in the lava, and are rarely seen.
     Both parents take turns incubating a single egg and later, feeding the chick. They fly from high atop Mauna Loa to forage in the Pacific Ocean, ranging as far north as Washington State before returning to the nest to feed their chick.

Kahuku is now open on Fridays, a special hike into Kipuka`akihi
 is setfor Friday, Nov. 11. Photo from National Park Service

      For more information on ‘ua‘u on Mauna Loa, watch this six-minute video on the park website:https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=A718E6AF-B4CB-8719-5F489DE87AE57E25   
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NOW OPEN ON FRIDAYS IS KAHUKU UNIT OF HAWAI`I VOLCANOES National Park. Visitors and residents are welcome from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entrance is on the mauka side of Hwy 11 between South Point Road and Ocean View, south of the 70.5 mile marker. An open house, Welina Mai Nei Kaakou i Kahuku (Welcome to Kahuku) invites the public to celebrate the increased access. It will be held on Veterans' Day, Friday, Nov. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with environmental booths, cultural displays, ranching days exhibit, entertainment. and a talk story with Kahuku alumni. Keiki activities will include in inspiration hike from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., makahiki games, a coloring contest and `ukulele lessons. For adults, a rare hike into Kipuka Akihi will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Pre-registration is required for the hike. Call 929-8075.

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A 3.6 MAGNITUDE  EARTHQUAKE STRUCK WITHIN HAWAI`I VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK at 10:37 a.m. today. The location was between Halemaumau Crater and the coast, 9.9 miles SSW of Kilauea Summit, 10.4 mi W of Ka`ena Point, and 11.4 miles SSW of Volcano.  The depth was 27.7 km. The quake was felt across the south end of the island near the coast and in Pahala. See http://hvo.wr.usgs.gov/earthquakes/

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ENTRIES TO THE KA`U CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ART SHOW will be accepted at Naʻalehu Hongwanji, Monday, Nov. 14, between 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. The annual show entitled The Beauty of Ka`u will be open to the public on Tuesday Nov. 15 through Friday, Nov. 18, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Na`alehu Hongwanji Breezeway. The public will vote for the image to grace the 2017 cover of The Directory, the Chamber’s annual community and business guide.
     During the week of the show, business owners have the opportunity to sponsor a work of art by making a donation to the Chamber and sponsoring the artist entry fee. Sponsors will be able to show the sponsored art at their places of business for up to three weeks after the show closes. During the showing all week at Naʻalehu Honwanji, those works of art that are for sale will be priced on a list available from art show volunteers.
     All entries are eligible to win popular vote (the cover) including those created by youth and keiki, with the exception of those by all previous cover winners.
Registration to enter art is $5 per adult entry, $2.50 per youth entry and $1 per keiki entry. Prizes will be given for: photography, sculpture, woodworking, quilting, jewelry, lei, graphics, painting and weaving. There are separate youth and keiki categories.
     Entry forms are available at local schools and merchants, on the Chamber website and at the door during art drop-off hours.  The Directory is published in January.

LATE REGISTRATION AND EARLY VOTING continue for Ka`u and Volcano residents at Pahala Community Center. Even those not registered can sign up and vote. On the ballot is the opportunity to vote for U.S. President, U.S. Senator and House of Representative members representing Ka`u, a state Senator and two state House members, as well leaders in the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai`i Island Mayor and Ka`u's County Council member were elected in the primary. Also for the voting are amendments to the County Charter and state initiatives.

Hours are Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ka`u and Volcano residents can also register late and vote early at Aupuni Center Conference Room in Hilo, Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; West Hawai`i Civic Center Community Room, Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Waimea Community Center, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.

     Local precinct locations for the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., are: Cooper Center in Volcano at 19-4030 Wright Rd; Ka`u High School Cafeteria at 96-3150 Pikake St. - turn into the school grounds; Na`alehu Elementary School Cafeteria at 95-5545 Hwy 11; Ocean View Community Center at 92-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; and Miloli`i Halau.
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HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION TODAY takes place at Pahala Community Center  from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for children in grades K - 8. Call 928-3102.

NA`ALEHU HALLOWEEN PARTY THIS FRIDAY, Oct. 28, will be celebrated at Na`alehu Pulblic Library FROM 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Spooky games, snacks and prizes. Free for all ages. 939-2444.

VOLCANO HALLOWEEN PARTY THIS FRIDAY, Oct. 28 will be celebrated at Kilauea Military Camp's Ohia Room in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. Cover charge $3 with costume; $5 without costume. Lava Lounge closed. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply.

OCEAN VIEW COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP. meets this Friday, Oct. 28, 5 p.m. at Hawaiian Ranchos Office.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016

Eight-Man Football has helped Ka`u High School become more competitive, bringing home league titles.
If the Trojan's win on Saturday, they take the 2016 championship. Photo from Ka`u High School

IF KA`U HIGH WINS, TROJANS TAKE THE ISLAND TITLE in Eight-Man Football this Saturday at home. Ka`u High School, the initiator of Eight-Man Football on Hawai`i Island, fought this season toward a top place BIIF finish. Ka`u plays Kohala, under coaches Kainoa Ke and Greg Rush. Game time is 2 p.m. Entry fee is $6.
        Fed by one of the smallest school populations in the state with about 60 seniors graduating each year, the Ka`u team was so small in numbers that for generations, players took on both offense and defense positions. Year after year, they found it exciting but overwhelming to tackle the big schools, whose well populated teams fielded larger and more specialized players.

Kalei Namohala led the change
to Eight-Man Football

         Ka`u High Athletic Director Kalei Namohala led the change in 2013 when the Trojans faced canceling football season, unable to field the number of players needed for a traditional team. She declared that Eight-man Football is particularly appropriate for Ka`u's agile and fast-running athletes. It shows off passing and interception skills. There are fewer tackles in the game. It is higher scoring with fewer injuries. 

     Namohala banned together small Big Island high schools and challenged small schools on Moloka`i and Maui to help jumpstart Eight-Man Football. With community fundraising, the Trojans flew and sailed to other islands, to Moloka`i and Maui, and launched the new league, taking on teams in small rural towns like those in Ka`u.
    In recent games this season: Ka`u’s Jacob Flores scored three touchdowns on Oct. 12 to win a rematch against Pahoa. With a score of 14-14 at the end of the fourth quarter, the game went into double overtime. Flores’ accomplished his first run into the end zone during the second quarter. Another one in the third quarter brought the score to 12-14, and a 91-yard safety by Ka`u added two more points.

Ka`u played Kohala for homecoming, takes on Pahoa this Saturday
and could clinch the island championship. Photo by David Berry

     Flores ran six yards for a touchdown in double overtime to bring the final score to 20-14.
      During the Oct. 8 game for      Ka`u’s homecoming celebration, Zachary Kai scored the Trojan’s two touchdowns, playing Kohala. The Trojans led 14-10 in the first quarter, following Kai’s runs into the end zone and a good two-point conversion run by Jamal Buyuan. The Trojans’ score remained at 14 through the rest of the game, while Kohala scored in the second and fourth quarters to bring the final score to 24-14.

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WALK-IN VOTING AND LATE REGISTRATION FOR THE GENERAL ELECTION BEGAN TODAY, with the only site in Ka`u at Pahala Community Center.  Ocean View Community Association executive director Sandi Alexander said this morning that calls are coming into Ocean View Community Center, with prospective voters looking for the place to go. Ocean View Community Center is not an option this year. 

     Late registration and voting take place at Pahala Community Center Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday, Nov. 4.

     Ka`u and Volcano residents can also register and vote at Aupuni Center Conference Room in Hilo, Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; West Hawai`i Civic Center Community Room, Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Waimea Community Center, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
     Locations for the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., include : Cooper Center in Volcano at 19-4030 Wright Rd; Ka`u High School Cafeteria at 96-3150 Pikake St. - turn into the school grounds; Na`alehu Elementary School Cafeteria at 95-5545 Hwy 11; Ocean View Community Center at 92-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; and Miloli`i Halau.

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Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaking in Ka`u.
Photo by Ron Johnson

A PETITION AGAINST THE MERGER OF TIME WARNER AND AT&T is being circulated by Ka`u's congresswoman Tulsi
Gabbard. Both companies serve Ka`u, Time Warner with Oceanic Cable television and internet and AT&T with cell phone coverage. In a statement today, Gabbard proclaimed, "It is dangerous for a handful of billionaire-owned companies to consolidate to the point where our media (and content) is owned and controlled by a select few, while discouraging competition and raising rates on consumers. Already, 90 percent of the channels—from HBO to ESPN to MSNBC—are controlled by the same six networks."
     Gabbard said she fears that the AT&T and Time Warner's $85.4 billion merger "will increase costs for consumers, reduce choice and competition, threaten net neutrality, and risk union jobs and wages for thousands of employees. The only people that benefit from this deal are the shareholders and CEOs who always have the most to gain by these kinds of massive mergers. Bigger is not always better. Further consolidation of the media could hurt millions of American consumers."

          The congresswoman sent a link, asking, 

"Can you sign our petition to the FCC and the Justice Department calling on them to take immediate action to block the disastrous merger of AT&T and Time Warner?"
     Gabbard stated that "AT&T is already first in the nation as a provider of pay TV—thanks to their 2015 acquisition of DirecTV—and it is the second-largest wireless company and third-largest broadband provider in the country, per The Los Angeles Times. That means this merger will put their competitors at an unfair disadvantage in the market because they can favor content they own. That is anti-competitive—and will hurt consumers, as well as start-up content providers, who have historically been the ones hurt by such monopolies.

      "Both Republicans and Democrats—Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump—have expressed concerns about this merger," Gabbard noted.  She said, "This is not a partisan issue. It never should be when it comes to protecting consumers. But we know that special interest groups and lobbyists will be descending upon Washington to ensure this merger succeeds, which is why it is important we start mobilizing and putting the pressure on the FCC and Justice Department now—before it’s too late."

       "We should always look to support innovation in business, but another consolidation of media conglomerates where big business wins and the American people lose is the last thing we need in a system that is increasingly stacked against consumers," Gabbard concluded.

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ISLAND OF HAWAI`I VISITORS BUREAU is the new name for the Big Island Visitors Bureau. The organization is encouraging the change to apply to the island’s name as well, urging the marketing community to drop the Big Island name. The Island of Hawai`i Visitors Bureau also plans to shut down the Big Island Visitors Bureau office in Hilo, keeping an office on Kona side.     

     Regarding the new logo, the organization's executive director Ross Birch stated:

  "Depicted in IHVB's new logo, the design retains its overall elements and feel of the previous look, while aligning itself with the Hawaii Tourism Authority and Hawai`i Visitors and Convention Bureau branding of the Hawaiian Islands."

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Health eating is proclaimed by the new Hawai`i
Island Food Alliance

NATIONAL FOOD DAY: KTA, BLUE ZONES PROJECT AND MAYOR BILLY KENOI celebrated yesterday at the KTA food store in Puainako with a gardening demonstration with free plant giveaways, grocery tours, health information, and Blue Zones inspired food samples. They also announced the formation fo the Hawai`i Island Food Alliance. The new organization's facilitator and convenor, Carol Ignacio, said, "There is a greater chance for impact with the local food sytem when a diverse group of community leaders who share a deep sense of community responsibility and accountability work together." The stated mission of the Hawai`i Island Food Alliance is "to create an economically just, ecologically sound, and healthy and culturally appropriate food system for all who live on Hawai`i Island." For more information about HIFA, contact Ignacio at carol.ignacio@healthways.com or call 808-202-4958.

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KTA RAISES FUNDS FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS through October. Ka`u supporters can donate at any KTA checkout stand throughout the Big Island. One hundred percent of donations taken at KTA food stores supports Boys & Girls Clubs. Many Ka`u children spend the afternoons after school at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

LIGHT DETECTION AND RANGING is the presentation tonight at 7 p.m. in Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium. The illustrated talk features archaeologist Dusten Robbins discussing ways that Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park uses Light Detection and Ranging to manage cultural resources. $2 donation supports park programs; park entrance fees apply.

ULANI NUI, COCONUT LEAF plaiting is the demonstration tomorrow, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon and Kilauea Visitor Center in Hawai1i Volcanoes National Park. Rangers teach the craft and participants can take home their work. Free; park entrance fees apply.

HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION takes place at Pahala Community Center tomorrow, Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. for children in grades K - 8. Call 928-3102.

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Ka`u Calendar News Briefs, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016

June Domondon is a frequent election worker at Pahala polling sites, including the early voting location opening tomorrow at Pahala Community Center, offering late registration and an opportunity to vote, Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. until election week. Photo by Julia Neal

EARLY VOTING, EVEN FOR THOSE STILL NOT REGISTERED, begins tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 25. The Ka`u location is Pahala Community Center. Hours will be Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ka`u and Volcano residents can also register and vote at Aupuni Center Conference Room in Hilo, Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; West Hawai`i Civic Center Community Room, Monday - Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Waimea Community Center, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon.
     Local precinct locations for the Tuesday, Nov. 8 General Election, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., are: Cooper Center in Volcano at 19-4030 Wright Rd; Ka`u High School Cafeteria at 96-3150 Pikake St. - turn into the school grounds; Na`alehu Elementary School Cafeteria at 95-5545 Hwy 11; Ocean View Community Center at 92-5545 Mamalahoa Hwy; and Miloli`i Halau.

ONE HAWAI`I COUNTY CHARTER AMENDMENT MADE THE BALLOT for the General Election, Tuesday, Nov. 8 and for early voting that starts tomorrow. The Charter Amendment title is Expanding Scope of the County of Hawai`i General Plan and here is the wording:
     “Shall the County Charter be amended to change the scope of the County of Hawai`i General Plan, which currently sets forth policy for 'the long-range comprehensive physical development of the county,' to include long-range policy for matters related to the economic, environmental and socio-cultural wellbeing of the County; and, additionally, expand those matters which the General Plan promotes to include the health of the people of the County?” Those agreeing with the proposal, vote Yes. Those disagreeing, vote No.
     Existing language in the County Charter says the General Plan “shall contain a statement of development objectives standards and principles with respect to the most desirable use of land within the county for residential, recreational, agricultural, commercial, industrial and other purposes which shall be consistent with proper conservation of natural resources and the preservation of our natural beauty and historical sites; the most desirable density of population in the several parts of the county; a system of principle thoroughfares, highways, streets, public access to shorelines and other open spaces; the general locations, relocations and improvement of public buildings; the general location and extent of public utilities and terminals, whether publicly or privately owned, for water, sewers, light, power, transit, and other purposes; the extent and location of public housing projects; adequate drainage facilities and control; air pollution; and such matters as may, in the (county) council’s judgment, promote the general welfare, health and prosperity of its people.”
    The County Charter directs the County Council to “enact zoning, subdivision, and such other ordinances which shall contain the necessary provisions to carry out the purpose of the general plan.
   “No public improvement or project, or subdivision or zoning ordinance, shall be initiated or adopted unless the same conforms to and implements the general plan.”
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THE GENERAL ELECTION SAMPLE BALLOT is out with national and local candidates and other measures.  The General Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 8 with early walk-in starting tomorrow. In the local elections, former Mayor Harry Kim and County Council member Maile David both earned enough votes in the primary to win their seats and will not be seen on the ballots.

       Ka`u residents can vote for U.S. Senator. Candidates are Constitution Party member Joy Allison; Republican John Carroll, American Shopping Party member John M. Giuffre, Libertarian Michael A. Kokoski and incumbent Democrat Brian Schatz.

      Ka`u's member in congress is also up for reelection. Democrat Tulsi Gabbard is challenged by Republican Angela Kaaihue.

      On the East Ka`u ballots, Sen. Russell Ruderman is challenged by Libertarian Fredrick Fogel. East Ka`u state Rep. Richard Onishi is challenged by Libertarian Gregory Arianoff and Green Party Candidate Kealoha Pisciotta. On the West Ka`u ballots, West Ka`u state Rep. Richard Creagan, a Democrat, is challenged by Libertarian Michael Last. West Ka`u state Sen. Josh Green is not up for reelection this year.

       Office of Hawaiian Affairs voting is open to people of all races and cultural backgrounds. On the ballot, incumbent Robert Lindsey is challenged by Millilani Trask. The At-Large Trustee contest is between Keli`i Akina and Haunani Apoliona. 

      Listed in alphabetical order, for United States Presidency, are the following candidates: Constitution Party member Daniel L. Castle (who withdrew but still on ballot) with vice presidential running mate Scott Bradley; Democrat Hillary Clinton with Tim Kaine; Libertarian Gary Johnson with Bill Weld; Green Party candidate Jill Stein with Ajamu Baraka and Republican Donald Trump, with Michael Pence.
      A proposed County Charter Amendment would add health into the language of the General Plan.(See story above) A state Constitution Amendment would hike up the minimum value of an expected outcome to $10,000 for allowing civil cases to be heard by a jury. The current value is $5,000. Another proposed state Constitutional Amendment would allow the state to distribute excess funds in its coffers - when they reach more than 5 percent of revenues for two consecutive year s- to be used for debt service for state bonds or pensions and other post-employemnt benefit liabilities for state employees.
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KA`U FOOD PANTRY, INC. OFFERS FREE FOOD IN OCEAN VIEW is available through the Ka`u Food Pantry, tomorrow Tuesday, October 25, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. or until the food runs out. The pick-up will be at St. Jude's Episcopal Church on Paradise Circle. Participants are encouraged to be there at least one hour before doors open in order to register and sign in. Those new to the program, bring picture ID's.

Light Detection and Ranging will be discussed at After Dark in the Park
tomorrow at Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium.

AFTER DARK IN THE PARK on Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Kilauea Visitor Center Auditorium features archaeologist Dusten Robbins discussing ways that Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park uses Light Detection and Ranging to manage cultural resources. $2 donation supports park program; park entrance fees apply.

KTA RAISES FUNDS FOR BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS through October. Ka`u supporters can donate at any KTA checkout stand throughout the Big Island. One hundred percent of donations taken at KTA food stores supports Boys & Girls Clubs. Many Ka`u children spend the afternoons after school at the Boys & Girls Clubs.

HOVE Road Maintenance board of directors meeting is Tuesday at 10 a.m., St. Jude's Church in Ocean View.

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