The Kaʻū Calendar News Briefs, Hawaiʻi Island

Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Ka'ū News Briefs Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Local avocados are in demand as the mainland market is insatiable and imports expensive. See
the list of fruits and vegetables that local wholesaler Suisan seeks to market for local farmers.
Photo from University of Hawai'i

SUPPORT FOR MEDICARE FOR ALL came from Sen. Mazie Hirono today. She released the following statement announcing that she backs Sen. Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All bill:
“We are all one diagnosis away from a major illness. When that time comes, no one should have to worry about whether they can afford the care that might save their life.

Both national and state campaign for single-payer health care have
been launched. Image from Dennis Miller who started a
Hawai'i petition.

“I support universal, affordable, accessible, quality health care as a right, not a privilege. A single payer, Medicare for All system is a strong articulation of this principle, which is why I support this bill.
“There are other strong proposals that will put us on a path to a single payer system. I will support proposals that reaffirm the principle that universal health care is a right, not a privilege.”

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KEEPING GRANDPARENTS, AND COUSINS from joining their relatives under the Trump travel ban received a nod from the U.S. Supreme Court today. The decision will immediately block about 25,000 refugees from entering the country.

The Administration filed a brief with the high court today, asking that a ban on grandparents and other close relatives remain until the court hears the broader travel ban case in October. Countering the Trump effort is Hawai'i Attorney General Doug Chin. On 9/11, he filed the State of Hawai'i's brief on the merits in Hawai'i v. Trump before the United States Supreme Court.
The Trump administration went to the Supreme court today, after an appeals court last week ruled that the Trump travel ban cannot block entry to grandparents and cousins of those already in the U.S., if an agency to resettle them has already agreed to sponsor them. This June, the high court prohibited the Administration from banning entry to those with a “bona fide” relationship with people or entities in the United States.
Trump's 90-day travel ban is directed at citizens coming here from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Hawai'i's brief to the Supreme Court states that "the President issued an executive order that exceeds his authority under the immigration laws and transgresses the boundaries of the Establishment Clause. In defending that order, the President claims authority 'parallel to Congress’s' to make 'federal law' with respect to immigration, insists that the courts owe him complete 'deference [as] the Executive,' and declares his decisions wholly 'immune from judicial control.' That breathtaking assertion of presidential power is irreconcilable with our constitutional framework. Our Framers crafted a Constitution predicated on the understanding that the 'accumulation of all powers legislative, executive and judiciary in the same hands, may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny."

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Pick up the September edition of The Ka'ū Calendar delivered
free to 5,500 mailboxes throughout Ka'ū, from Miloli`i
through Volcano. Also available on stands throughout
the district. See it online at kaucalendar.com

FARMERS AND SUPPLIERS OF LOCAL PRODUCE ARE SOUGHT AFTER by local food distributor Suisan Company. The Kohala Center's Rural and Cooperative Business Development Services reports that Suisan is looking connect for suppliers of: eggplant, soft and hard squash, peppers, onions, potatoes, tomatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, corn, beets, carrots, daikon, radish, carrots, avocados, 'ulu, taro, beans, mustard cabbage, arugula, pineapple, melons, citrus, liliko'i, mango, banana, and dragonfruit. Those interested can contact Suisan Produce at 808-329-3746 or producegroup@suisan.com.

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BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS ARE ENCOURAGED by The Kohala Center's Rural and Cooperative Business Development Services to apply for USDA Farm Service Agency microloans to “cultivate big dreams on a small scale.”
The Kohala Center says that microloans have “reduced requirements and a simpler loan application [to help] small, niche, and beginning farmers and ranchers meet their goals. Apply for up to $35,000 to fund your farm or ranch operation." For more information, visit fsa.usda.gov/farmloans or the local FSA office.

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FALL TROJAN SPORTS:

Girls Volleyball: Wednesday, Sept. 13, Kamehameha vs. Ka'ū, home game.
Competitive Cheerleading: Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Hilo.

Eight-Man Football: Saturday, Sept. 16, Ka'ū vs. Kohala, away game.

Cross Country: Saturday, Sept. 16, Ka'ū vs. Kea'au, away game.

Bowling: Saturday, Sept. 16, Ka'ū vs. Hilo & Konawaena at Kona Bowl.

Friends of the Ka'ū Libraries host their annual meeting
on Wednesday at 6 p.m., Pāhala Palntation House.

FRIENDS OF THE KA'Ū LIBRARIES will hold its annual meeting at Pāhala Plantation House tomorrow, Sept. 13, at 96-3209 Maile Street beginning at 6 p.m. Interested persons are invited to attend.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES will be available at Ocean View Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more details, call 939-7033.

RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS MEET THURSDAY, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., in the HOVE Road maintenance Corp. office. The meeting is meant for volunteers and those interested in becoming volunteers. For more, call Hannah Uribes at 929-9953.

REGISTER KEIKI FOR SUNFLOWER CRAFT until Sept. 15. The craft class, for keiki ages 6 to 14, will take place on Monday, Sept. 18, at Kahuku Park from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 929-9113 for more.

REGISTER 5TH GRADE GIRLS FOR GEMS BY SEPT. 15. Ka‘ū fifth grade girls are invited to start registering for GEMS, Girls Exploring Math and Science. The annual all day event has been set for the Crown Marriot King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel for Nov. 9.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and space is limited. Registration fee is $20 and scholarships are available. No girl will be turned away because of financial need.
All fifth grade girls residing in the West Hawai‘i School complex in public, private, or home-schooled are welcome. Sponsorship of girls by individuals or businesses will be accepted. For more information about GEMS, to sponsor a girl, or to request a registration packet, contact Cindy Armer, GEMS chairperson at cbarmer@hotmail.com or 808-896-7180. Remember GEMS registration form must be postmarked by 9-15-17. See more details on Ka'ū News Briefs from August 15, 2017.

WOOD VALLEY WATER COOPERATIVE will hold its annual meeting at Pahala Plantation House, 96-3209 Maile St. on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

REDEEM HI-5 RECYCLABLES AT NĀ'ĀLEHU SCHOOL GYM on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and receive 5 cents per container (sorted by type) and an additional 20 cents per pound on all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per pound on all aluminum redeemed to the school. For more details, call 939-2413, ext. 230.

DISCOVER THE HAWAIIAN GODDESSES HI'IAKA & PELE and the natural phenomena they represent on a free, moderate, one-mile walk this Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. within the Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. For more, visit nps.gov/havo.

PEOPLE & LAND OF KAHUKU is a free, guided, 2.5 mile, moderately difficult hike over rugged terrain through the Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park that focuses on the area’s human history from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17.

REGISTER KEIKI GRADES K-8 FOR a Tissue Art class register until Sept. 19. The art class will take place at Pāhala Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more, call 928-3102.

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Monday, September 11, 2017

Ka'ū News Briefs Monday, September 11, 2017

Locally grown breadfruit are sought by the 'Ulu Cooperative. According to a Hawai'i Public Radio story
that calls breadfruit a Tropical Superfood, breadfruit is high in protein and suitable
for feeding populations in the tropics. See story below and The Salt.
Photo from Hawai'i Public Radio

REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, the terrorist attack that took down commercial airliners and the World Trade Center and damaged the Pentagon, has drawn statements from Ka'ū's elected officials.

Gov. David Ige: "It's been 16 years since our nation was changed by the events of Sept. 11. Often, we see man’s inhumanity to man, but I’ve witnessed compassion and aloha in times of need. Our nation has demonstrated its strength, courage and will as a result of this tragedy. Of the nearly 3,000 people who perished, at least nine had ties to Hawai'i. To the families and loved ones of Georgine Rose Corrigan, Richard Keane, Maile Hale, Michael Collins, Rich Y.C. Lee, Patricia “Patti” Pitchford Colodner, David Laychak, Christine Snyder, and Heather Ho, we will never forget."

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard attended the 9/11 ceremonies in New York today.
Photo from Office of Tulsi Gabbard

Sen. Mazie Hirono: "Each Sept. 11, we come together in remembrance of the thousands who were killed, and the first responders and ordinary men and women who came to the aid of their fellow Americans. We continue to honor those who defend our country in Hawai'i and around the world and their families."
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: "During times like this, remembering 9/11 and devastation from hurricanes, we are reminded what's most important: life, love, family, friends."
Gabbard visited the National September 11th Memorial and Museum to honor not only the "3,000 innocent men, women, children, and first responders killed on 9/11," but also "the more than one million men and women who have served in the U.S. military since 9/11, including thousands who have made the ultimate sacrifice."

911 victims from Hawai'i were honored with lei during ceremonies
Sunday at Honolulu Hale. Photo from Office of the Mayor

She said, “That fateful day changed everything for our country and still weighs heavily upon my heart. We must never forget the memory of those who lost their lives on that day, and those who continue to serve the American people and our country, at home and abroad."

A lei ceremony was held on Sunday at Honolulu Hale to remember the Hawai'i victims and to honor first responders and agencies dedicated to keeping the community safe.

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HAWAI'I IS THE THIRD HAPPIEST STATE IN AMERICA, according to the ratings released today by WalletHub.com. According to WalletHub, Hawai'i has the fewest depressed adults of any state. The separation and divorce rates is fifth lowest in the country. It is tenth in safety. The suicide rate is sixteenth lowest in the country. Income growth ranks as number 28. The Happiest State, according to WalletHub, is Minnesota, followed by Utah. After Hawai'i are California, Nebraska, New Jersey, South Dakota, Iowa, Wisconsin and New Hampshire. For the full report, see
https://wallethub.com/edu/happiest-states/6959/

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Sen. Mazie Hirono joins Stand Up for Cancer, and advocates
for health care for everyone.

TO STAND UP TO CANCER means "we have to have health care," said Sen. Mazie Hirono last Friday during Stand Up for Cancer Day. She is fighting kidney cancer that spread to a rib and has undergone surgeries and other treatments.

Hirono said, "There are lots of people who come up to me and say, 'I have cancer, I'm a cancer survivor.' Yes, as am I. That's Standing Up to Cancer, which means that in order to Stand Up for Cancer we actually have to have the where with all to treat our cancers and that means that we have to have health insurance. It defies everything that is human why everybody can't figure that out - that these serious illnesses - we have to have treatments for, we have to have health coverage for. That's what I'm standing up for."

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EQUIFAX SHOULD END FORCED ARBITRATION, says U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono, Al Franken and Catherine Cortez Masto. Equifax—the credit bureau that recently made public a data breach affecting 143 million Americans—used forced arbitration agreements, "which limit the ability of consumers to pursue actions in public courts in response to corporate wrongdoing," the Senators said in a statement today.

Image from cnet.com

In a letter sent today, Hirono and 19 Senate Democrats pressured Equifax CEO Richard Smith to drop support for and the use of forced arbitration clauses in consumer agreements. “Forced arbitration provisions in consumer contracts erode Americans’ ability to seek justice in the courts by forcing them into a privatized system that is inherently rigged against consumers and which offers virtually no way to challenge a biased outcome. Forced arbitration clauses, like the one that appeared in the TrustedID Terms of Use, require consumers to sign away their constitutional right to seek accountability in a court of law," wrote the Senators. “Although Equifax has since removed the clause from the TrustedID Terms of Use – a move we applaud – we are concerned that the company may still support the use of forced arbitration more broadly.”

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HAWAI’I ‘ULU COOPERATIVE SEEKS TO AQUIRE LOCALLY GROWN BREADFRUIT, according to The Kohala Center's Rural and Cooperative Business Development Services.
Hawai'i 'Ulu Cooperative's west side aggregation and processing facility is now open for business in Honalō. Members and non-member farmers are welcome to drop off fruit. Co-op members receive $1/lb and non-members $0.75/lb. The co-op only accepts semi-ripe or fully mature fruit at this time.

Breadfruit trees have been bred for hardier, more productive trees.
Photo from National Tropical Botanical Gardens

Fruit must be unbruised and not visibly lacerated.
View the Harvesting Guide at eatbreadfruit.com, email info@eatbreadfruit.com, or call 808-238-8869 for more information about membership, quality standards, and drop-off locations.
Hawai'i Public Radio's story called Productive, Protein-Rioch Breadfruit Could Help The World's Hungry Tropics talks about breadfruit being edible at any stage or its ripening, its traditional role in Hawaiian diet and its nickname, the tree potato. It is high in vitamins and minerals and requires less labor, fertilizer and pesticides than wheat and rice. See The Salt.

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Loren Opsteldhal, the sheep shearing champion
hosts a clinic this Saturday, Sept. 16.

A SHEEP SHEARING CLINIC with National Champion Shearer Loren Opsteldahl, is being offered by the Hawai’i Sheep and Goat Association, on Saturday, Sept. 16, starting at 9 a.m., at Ahualoa Hog Farm.
HSGA says, “This is a once in a life time event to see a Master Shearer at work and learn the art of sheep shearing!” General sheep care will also be discussed.
The workshop is open to all those interested, from beginners to experiences sheep handlers. The event fee is $25 for members, $40 for non-members, with lunch included. Register hsga.net/events.

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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENROLL NOW in the The Kohala Center’s High School Sustainable Agriculture Program.
The next session is at TKC's Demonstration Farm in Honoka’a, Oct. 9 to 13, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Kohala Center's Rural and Cooperative Business Development Services says, “The weeklong program features hands-on training in sustainable agriculture practices and visits to important traditional Hawaiian agricultural sites and farms. Students will also learn about opportunities in farming and supporting Hawai'i's food security. Contact Dave Sansone at 808-887-6411 or dsansone@kohalacenter.org for more information.”

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BEGINNING FARMERS AND RANCHERS can look to a newly launched USDA website, farmanswers.org, for resources, says The Kohala Center's Rural and Cooperative Business Development Services.
Newfarmers.usda.gov is a USDA website with resources targeting new farmers, women, veterans, and young people engaged in agriculture. Farmanswers.org
is USDA-NIFA's beginning farmer and rancher clearinghouse, providing resources to help farmers get started and more seasoned producers succeed.

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FALL TROJAN SPORTS:

Girls Volleyball: Wednesday, Sept. 13, Kamehameha vs. Ka'ū, home game.
Competitive Cheerleading: Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Hilo.

Eight-Man Football: Saturday, Sept. 16, Ka'ū vs. Kohala, away game.

Cross Country: Saturday, Sept. 16, Ka'ū vs. Kea'au, away game.

Bowling: Saturday, Sept. 16, Ka'ū vs. Hilo & Konawaena at Kona Bowl.

REGISTER KEIKI GRADES K-8 FOR ART CLASSES IN PĀHALA.
Tree of Life Thumbprint Art: Register until tomorrow, Sept. 12. The art class will take place at Pāhala Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 3p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 928-3102.
Tissue Art: Register until Sept. 19. The art class will take place at Pāhala Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more, call 928-3102.

FRIENDS OF THE KA'Ū LIBRARIES will hold its annual meeting at Pāhala Plantation House on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 96-3209 Maile Street beginning at 6 p.m. Interested persons are invited to attend.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES will be available at Ocean View Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more details, call 939-7033.

RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS MEET THURSDAY, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., in the HOVE Road maintenance Corp. office. The meeting is meant for volunteers and those interested in becoming volunteers. For more, call Hannah Uribes at 929-9953.

REGISTER KEIKI FOR SUNFLOWER CRAFT until Sept. 15. The craft class, for keiki ages 6 to 14, will take place on Monday, Sept. 18, at Kahuku Park from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 929-9113 for more.

WOOD VALLEY WATER COOPERATIVE will hold its annual meeting at Pahala Plantation House, 96-3209 Maile St. on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

REDEEM HI-5 RECYCLABLES AT NĀ'ĀLEHU SCHOOL GYM on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and receive 5 cents per container (sorted by type) and an additional 20 cents per pound on all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per pound on all aluminum redeemed to the school. For more details, call 939-2413, ext. 230.

DISCOVER THE HAWAIIAN GODDESSES HI'IAKA & PELE and the natural phenomena they represent on a free, moderate, one-mile walk this Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. within the Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. For more, visit nps.gov/havo.

PEOPLE & LAND OF KAHUKU is a free, guided, 2.5 mile, moderately difficult hike over rugged terrain through the Kahuku Unit of Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park that focuses on the area’s human history from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 17.

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Ka'ū News Briefs Sunday, September 10, 2017

Dr. Robert Richmond, Narrissa P. Spies, Cheryl Ka'uhane Lupenui, Lelemia Irvine, Dr. Albert S. Kim.
See story below. Photo from The Kohala Center

PONC FUNDING TO HELP PURCHASE WAIKAPUNA, the coastal property located below Nā'ālehu, is on the Public Access, Open Space and Natural Resources Commission agenda for tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 11. Waikapuna may receive a resolution from County Council member Maile David, asking for the county to help buy the property, with additional funding coming from the state. The meeting starts at 10 a.m. at West Hawai‘i Civic Center, conference room in Building G. See the full story in the September print issue of The Ka’ū Calendar or read the Ka'ū News Briefs from August 23, 2017.

Waikapuna, in orange is on the PONC agenda for purchase
on Monday.

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TWO NATIVE HAWAIIAN SCHOLARS have been awarded doctoral fellowships by The Kohala Center's Hawaiian Scholars Doctoral Fellowship Program. The program has come to Ka'ū many times to kick off its doctoral program with a weekend retreat and to take the new and veteran scholars and mentors to Kīlauea Volcano at dawn for inspirational ceremonies.

The awardees are Narrissa P. Spies, who is pursuing a doctorate in zoology, and Lelemia Irvine, a doctoral candidate in civil and environmental engineering. They each receive $45,000 and mentorship through the fellowship program to enable them to focus on completing and defending their dissertations during the 2017–2018 academic year.
The Kohala Center's Hawaiian Scholars Doctoral Fellowship Program supports the work of emerging Native Hawaiian scholars who advance knowledge of Hawai'i's natural and cultural landscape and Hawaiian history, politics, and society. The one-year fellowships are funded with support from Kamehameha Schools, the Deviants from the Norm Fund, and Dr. Paul and Elizabeth Nakayama.
According its statement, "'The Kohala Center is committed to cultivating indigenous leadership and increasing the representation and visibility of Kānaka 'Ōiwi (Native Hawaiian) scholars in academia, research institutions, and publications,' said Cheryl Ka'uhane Lupenui, president and chief executive officer of The Kohala Center. 'We are excited to welcome Narrissa and Lelemia to a larger cohort of 35 distinguished alumni who are advancing 'ike Hawai'i (Hawaiian knowledge) for generations to follow.'"

Dr. Robert Richmond with Doctoral Fellowship awardee Narrissa P. Spies.

Photo from The Kohala Center

The organization also explains the research of each scholar, as follows.
"In the face of declining coral health in Hawai'i and beyond due to rising ocean temperatures, pollutants, and sediment runoff, Spies' research investigates, at a molecular level, how certain species of coral are thriving despite stress. After decades of ecosystem degradation in Honolulu Harbor, compounded by a massive molasses spill in 2013, Spies observed two resilient coral species that continue to thrive in the harbor. Her efforts focus on understanding the conditions under which these corals continue to adapt to stress and regenerate, in hopes of unlocking clues that could benefit corals struggling to survive in other parts of Hawai'i and the world.
"'While corals continue to face stress as a result of climate change, these two coral species serve as excellent models for studying the resilience of corals to stress, and may provide insights that can help resource managers in other parts of the world,' Spies said. "My work lays the foundation for understanding resilient coral species, which can hopefully give us clues as to why they're so well adapted to inhospitable habitats such as harbors. If there are still healthy corals in Hawai'i in 50 years, I hope it will be because we've been able to build off the work I've done throughout my Ph.D. and applied this to other corals on our reefs.'"
Spies was born and raised on Hawai'i Island and received her bachelor's and master's degrees at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo. Her mentor for the fellowship year is Dr. Robert Richmond, professor and director of the Kewalo Marine Laboratory, which is part of the Pacific Biosciences Research Center at UH Mānoa.
Regarding the scholarship for Irvine, Kohala Center states, "The aim of Irvine's dissertation is to develop a better understanding of low-impact development and green infrastructure approaches. He uses computational fluid dynamics and 3-D modeling techniques to solve engineering challenges to predict process performance of these engineered systems. Irvine's research will help find new ways to increase sustainable landscapes, communities, villages, and cities. One particular area of focus examines bio-swales technology as a means to improve stormwater management, protect Hawai'i's terrestrial and marine ecosystems from non-point source pollutants, and reduce the potential for urban flooding."

Dr. Albert S. Kim, with Doctoral Fellowship awardee Lelemia Irvine.
Photo from The Kohala Center

Irvine said, "'My life's research work in water has taken me to more than 20 countries to learn how to solve challenges in transforming rain's tears to clean water,' Irvine said. 'My work in sustainability merges engineering and culture in an effort to solve some of the daunting problems Hawai'i faces. Through the mo'olelo (written and oral narratives) and active mentorship of my 'ohana (family) and kumu (teachers), I learned that I am descended from great engineers, and I strive to channel their wisdom from within to help bring long life to my 'ohana, our island communities, and Hōnua (Earth) itself.'"
Irvine is from Wai'anae, O'ahu, and received his bachelor's and two master's degrees from UH Mānoa. He is being mentored by Dr. Albert S. Kim, an associate professor in the department of civil and environmental engineering at UH Mānoa.
Since 2008, Kohala Center's doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship programs have awarded $1.57 million in support to 37 Native Hawaiian scholars, many of whom kicked off their year in Pahala and have since received tenure in academic institutions and published original research. Kohala Center is seeking new partners "so that it may continue to offer fellowships to advance intellectual leadership rooted in Hawai'i," according to a news release from the organization.
The Kohala Center is a Hawai'i Island-based nonprofit focused on research, conservation, and education.

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A VETERANS ADMINISTRATION TELEHEALTH KIOSK SYSTEM is coming to Ocean View, according to the Ocean View Community Association's Newsletter, Ocean Views and News!
The system, donated to OCVA by Iron Bow Healthcare Solutions and Global Med, is planned to be installed and tested at the Ocean View Community Center, along with volunteer training, the week of Sept. 18-22.
The newsletter says, "The state-of-the-art system is expected to give veterans in rural communities access to VA medical services. This pilot clinic is designed to reach the Veterans in the Ocean View Community and surrounding area. The capabilities of the Telehealth system are extensive, enabling medical testing, diagnosis and treatment services remotely. A VA doctor will be able to help veterans in Ocean View using this kiosk."
A special Open House at OVCC is planned for Veterans to preview the Telehealth Medical Equipment from 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Sept. 28. For more information, call 939-7033.

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PRAISE FOR NATIONAL GUARD SOLIDERS AND AIRMEN for their help with Hurricanes Harvey and Irma came from Ka'ū's Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard on Friday as she received an award from the National Guard Association of the United States. The Charles Dick Medal of Merit was presented at the 139th General Conference & Exhibition in Louisville, KY, in recognition of her distinguished legislative contributions to the National Guard.

Rep. Tulsi Gabbard priased the National Guard for its help with Hurricanes
Harvey and Irma during the National Guard Association of the
United States meeting Friday, where she received an award.

“I’m truly grateful for the privilege of serving in the Hawai'i Army National Guard, and in Congress, where in both capacities, I am focused on the safety and security of the people of Hawai'i and our country," said Gabbard.

“As we are witnessing the devastation being left in the wake of Hurricane Harvey and now Hurricane Irma, thousands of National Guard soldiers and airmen from across the country are responding to the rescue, relief, and recovery efforts. These are every day Americans who have civilian jobs, are going to school, raising families, yet who maintain constant readiness and willingness to stand up at a moment’s notice to respond to disasters here at home, and to protect the nation when duty calls. I'm humbled to receive this award and as a member of the House Armed Services Committee, will continue to do my best every day to honor those who serve our country and make sure they have what they need to continue serving the American people,” said Gabbard.

Hawai'i's State Adjutant General Arthur "Joe" Logan said, “Congresswoman Gabbard joins the ranks of exceptional Hawai'i elected officials, like U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka, who've worked diligently for the National Guard not just within their state but throughout the nation. Congresswoman Gabbard is the quintessential Soldier-Statesperson who ensures the National Guard continues to be Ready and Relevant within our States and the Nation," he said.

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A BIODIGESTER WORKSHOP presented by Hawai’i Organic Farming Association takes place Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to noon. at the Kealekekua Ranch Center in Captain Cook (82-6066 Māmalahoa Hwy).

South Kona farmer Doug Pittman will show participants how to make a biodigester to create fuel from green waste. Workshop will include a demonstration of how to feed the biodigester and use the resulting methane gas and fertilizer. The cost is $25 per person ($20 for HOFA members). To register, contact Una Greenaway at 808-328-8888 or visit hawaiiorganic.org.

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Pāhala Plantation House hosts three Ka'ū annual meetings this month,
Friends of Ka'ū Libraries, Wood Valley Water Cooperative and
Hawai'i Farmers Union United. Photo by William Neal

FRIENDS OF KA'Ū LIBRARIES will hold its annual meeting at Pāhala Plantation House on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 96-3209 Maile Street beginning at 6 p.m. Interested persons are invited to attend.

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WOOD VALLEY WATER COOPERATIVE will hold its annual meeting at Pāhala Plantation House, 96-3209 Maile St., on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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HAWAI'I FARMERS UNION United has announced its annual Ka'ū chapter meeting, to be held at Pāhala Plantation House, at 96-3209 Maile St., on Saturday, Sept. 30, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Members and friends are invited to participate in the Ka'ū Chapter business and Convention discussion, election of board members and a potluck dinner.

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A GOFARM HAWAI'I AGCURIOUS INFORMATION SESSION, presented by the Kohala Center and the GoFarm Hawai'i Farmer Training Program, takes place Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the North Hawai'i Education and Research Center in Honoka'a (45-539 Plumeria St.)
The Kohala Center explains that the event includes an overview of Hawai'i's agricultural industry. "Learn about what's involved in farming—both as a farmer and farm worker—including how to get started, challenges and opportunities, and lifestyle."
Prospective students wishing to enroll in the full GoFarm Hawai'i program must attend this session. Contact Derrick Kiyabu at derrick@gofarmhawaii.org or 808-220-2312 to register.

A MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND POTLUCK, open to members and the public, will be hosted by Hawai'i Farmers Union United East Hawai'i Chapter on Saturday, Sept. 16, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at a private farm in Onomea. "Activities will include hands-on farm work, chapter updates, potluck lunch, and a special presentation from Hawai'i Island Swine Producers Cooperative about no smell piggeries using localized feed. There is no cost to attend. Please contact Drake Weinert at drakew@gmail.com to register and receive directions to the farm."

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UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FALL TROJAN SPORTS:

Girls Volleyball: Wednesday, Sept. 13, Kamehameha vs. Ka'ū, home game.
Competitive Cheerleading: Wednesday, Sept. 13, at Hilo.

Eight-Man Football: Saturday, Sept.16, Ka'ū vs. Kohala, away game.

Cross Country: Saturday, Sept. 16, Ka'ū vs. Kea'au, away game.

Bowling: Saturday, Sept. 16, Ka'ū vs. Hilo & Konawaena at Kona Bowl.

Register by tomorrow, Sept. 11, to avoid higher entry fees.
For more details, see the Ka'ū News Briefs from Aug. 30, 2017.

KA'Ū COFFEE TRAIL RUN OFFERS AN EARLY ENTRY FEE through tomorrow, Monday, Sept. 11. The 'O Ka'ū Kākou sponsored race takes place Saturday, Sept. 23.
Staggered starts begin at 7 a.m., with all races beginning and ending at the Ka‘ū Coffee Mill at 96-2696 Wood Valley Road. In addition to goodie bags, each registered participant will receive entry into a door prize drawing valued at $700.

Trail terrains vary: 5K is a family-friendly, run/walk through macadamia groves and coffee fields; 10K is a moderate run through macadamia groves and coffee fields; Half Marathon follows the 5K and 10K course, continuing to an elevation of 3,100 feet.

Registration fees until Sept. 11: 5K/$35, 10K/$45, and HM/$55. From Sept. 11 to Sept. 21, later registration fees: 5K/$55, 10K/$65, and HM/$75.

Register at webscorer.com. until Thursday, September 21, at midnight. Race day registration ends at 6:30 a.m. For more details about the event visit okaukakou.org.
O Ka'ū Kākou stated that all proceeds, beyond the cost of the race, remain in Ka‘ū to support service projects for keiki and kupuna, schools, community groups, and organizations who look to ‘OKK for assistance.

SENIOR I.D.'s for people aged 60 and older will be issued on tomorrow, Sept. 11, at Pāhala Senior Housing Center, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. and at Nā‘ālehu Community Center from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information, call 928-3100.

IMUA KA'Ū WORKSHOP will be held at Ocean View Community Center on Monday, Sept. 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Imua Ka'ū is a group dedicated to improving the well being of the Ka'ū community and residents. For more details, call 939-7033.

REGISTER KEIKI GRADES K-8 FOR ART CLASSES IN PĀHALA.
Tree of Life Thumbprint Art: register until Sept. 12. The art class will take place at Pāhala Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 13, from 3p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 928-3102.
Tissue Art: register Sept. 11 until Sept. 19. The art class will take place at Pāhala Community Center on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more, call 928-3102.

SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LEGAL SERVICES will be available at Ocean View Community Center on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For more details, call 939-7033.

RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS MEET THURSDAY, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m., in the HOVE Road maintenance Corp. office. The meeting is meant for volunteers and those interested in becoming volunteers. For more, call Hannah Uribes at 929-9953.

REGISTER KEIKI FOR SUNFLOWER CRAFT until Sept. 15. The craft class, for keiki ages 6 to 14, will take place on Monday, Sept. 18, at Kahuku Park from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 929-9113 for more.

REGISTER 5TH GRADE GIRLS FOR GEMS BY SEPT. 15. Ka‘ū fifth grade girls are invited to start registering for GEMS, Girls Exploring Math and Science. The annual all day event has been set for the Crown Marriot King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel for Nov. 9.
Registration is on a first come, first served basis, and space is limited. Registration fee is $20 and scholarships are available. No girl will be turned away because of financial need.
All fifth grade girls residing in the West Hawai‘i School complex in public, private, or home-schooled are welcome. Sponsorship of girls by individuals or businesses will be accepted. For more information about GEMS, to sponsor a girl, or to request a registration packet, contact Cindy Armer, GEMS chairperson at cbarmer@hotmail.com or 808-896-7180. Remember GEMS registration form must be postmarked by 9-15-17. See more details on Ka'ū News Briefs from August 15, 2017.

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