Utilities Defend AKP Plan For Ka Ū Refinery, Biocrops: Ka Ū Sportsman Saves Life at South Point

Ka Sportsman Saves Life at South Point
Jackie Kailiawa recently helped a newcomer in distress who fell off a cliff at South Point near the lighthouse. The man hit his head and wasnt able to climb on shore. Kailiawa jumped off the point with his boogie board, fins and other gear and paddled to the man, whose name is Jacob, from Montana. Jacob is the father of one, Jackie Kailiawa with with another baby on the way. Kailiawa, his boogie board and a noted waterman who grew up in Phala the Montana man sitting on the rocks after and now lives in Volcano, brought the rescue at South Point. man back to shore. It is his third save in Photo by Ui Makuakane recent years.
A Facebook post by Ui Makuakane says, Thank God of the gift of life! As we were down at South Point today, a guy that recently moved here from Montana was swept out to sea by the light beacon (lighthouse)! If it wasnt for a local from Phala who jumped into the ocean without hesitation and saved this fellow, it wouldve been a devastating day for his family! Very thankful for the locals that risk their lives to save others on a daily basis. There are no county lifeguards at South Point.
Fishing captain Rodney Takaki and his grandson Skyler Torres, both of Phala, recently caught a 151-lb sailfish, capturing the state record; the previous record was 119lbs. The gigantic fish was caught using a handline on Sat, May 4 with Takaki launching out of Punaluu on a 1973 18-foot boat. Ben Wong, of TVs Lets Go Fishing, said he will air the accomplishment on his show. According to records kept online for the International Game Fish Association
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Utilities Defend AKP Plan for Ka Refinery, Biocrops

Hawaii Electric Light Co., and Hawaiian Electric Co. are defending the proposed contract for ina Koa Pono to sell biofuel from a factory that would be built along Wood Valley Road using cuttings from trees and brush between Phala and Nlehu and grasses or canes that would be grown on what is now land in pasture. The utilities stated their arguments supporting AKP in testimony to the state Public Utilities Commission last month. The testimony is rebuttal to concerns expressed by Hawaii County, Life of the Land and other testifiers in the case, who oppose the project. The arguments could go into next year, should there be evidentiary hearings before the PUC, where statements put forth by AKP would be challenged. Those statements include the productivity of the land to grow the required crops and proof that the biofuel plant, that would be built as a series of giant microwave units, would work as promised without damage to the environment and health of the community. In addressing economic, land use and environmental concerns, the utilities stated, Externalities are an important consideration, but they are often intangible and difficult to quantify because, unlike a straight mathematical equation, externalities are generally valued based on the perception of the person viewing the externality. Nevertheless, the Commission should consider AKP Plan, pg. 10 Transfer of ownership of Ka coffee lands, shoreline property and pasture from WWK Hawaii Holdings to Lehman Brothers is expected to take place within about a month, following theforeclosure auction that concluded on June 27. Attorney George Van Buren, who was assigned to manage property until the fore-
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A monk seal gave birth on the Ka Coast, and recently weaned the male pup. The Ka Coast is the longest uninhabited shoreline in Hawaii with many places for the endangered mammal to haul out onto the beach and rocks to rest and to give birth. Photo by Justin Viezbicke
Lehman to Take Control of Ka Coffee Lands & Waikapuna

closure is completed, said that any tenants on the land with questions on their status can call him at 808-522-0420. The 5,800 acres includesMoaula and Pear Tree coffee lands where the famous Ka coffee is grown. It also includes thousands of acres in pasture. WWK Hawaii Holdings, according
A Hawaiian monk seal pup born on the Ka Coast was recently weaned from his mother, a nine-year-old seal from Molokai. This is her second pup, according toJustin Viezbicke, of National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration.One of less than 1,100 Hawaiian monk seals alive today, he is currently being monitored by NOAA staff and volunteers.
Monk Seal Weaned on the Ka Coast
We want to alert the public of his presence in order to relay important information about the natural behavior of newly weaned seal pups,Viezbickesaid. In the few months after his mother leaves the area, this seal may seek out human attention and attempt to interact with humans. Encouraging this behavior Monk Seal, pg. 15
Legacy Seeks Applications to Preserve Ag, Conservation Land

Legacy Land Conservation Program, of the state Department of Land and Natural Resources, is seeking applicants for grants to be funded by the State Land Conservation Fund. The grants are for acquisition of lands having value as a resource to the state. Lands can be for conservation, preservation or agriculture. The Legacy Land Conservation Program provides an annual source of funding for the acquisition and conservation of watersheds; coastal area, beach and ocean ac-
to Pacific Business News, had planned a high-end subdivision of farmlands, but was caught up in the financial collapse after borrowing some $45 million from Lehman. Lehman, after reorganizing following its own bankruptcy, foreclosed on WWK Hawaii Holdings earlier this year. Lehman, pg. 6 cess; habitat protection; cultural and historic sites; recreational and public hunting areas; parks; natural areas; agricultural production; and open spaces and scenic resources, said a statement from DLNR. Legacy Land, pg. 3
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of Directors since 2004.He is John Kai has been named inpresident of Pinnacle Investment terim president of Royal Hawaiian Group, LLC and Pinnacle Media Orchards, with offices and orchards Group, LLC, and branch manager in Phala and elsewhere on the isand investment representative of land. He replaced Dennis Simonis, First Allied Securities, Inc. who held the post for more than Kai is a graduate of Sacraeight years. mento City College and attended Simonis oversaw the comUniversity of the Pacific from panys name change from ML Macadamia Orchards, which pro- John Kai manag- 1983 to 1985. He served on the duced and sold macnuts wholesale. es Royal Hawai- Board of Regents of the University of Hawaii and was a director Expansion into a new line of retail ian Orchards. products led to the name change to Royal of the Research Corporation of University of Hawaii, the Hawaii Island Portuguese Hawaiian Orchards last year. Regarding the change in manage- Chamber of Commerce and has served on ment,Richard Schnitzler, president and coowner of the Hmkua Macadamia Nut Co., told Stephanie Silverstein, of Pacific BusiConstruction continues at the new loness News,I feel that most of the people in cation for Longs Drugs at Phala Shopping our industry the Hawaii macadamia nut Center. The new location, formerly Tex industry will feel this was a very positive Drive-In restaurant and PT Caf, is expected move for their company. Theyve got some to be operational on Monday, July 15. very smart people on (the board of direcArchitectural firm PSM, of Emeryville, tors), and I think enough has been enough CA, designed the renovations, and the Hatch for them with the company losing money Group is the project manager, hiring some and venturing off into some very new and local contracting, including Taylor Built different areas that have some risk. Kai has been on the companys Board Construction, Inc. The design concentrates on the pharmacy services of Longs and to make the location secure and air-conditioned. The & construction crew is changing the open-air facility with sliding doors and louvers to fixed walls and glass with a more traditional store entryway. There is also new flooring, counters, and shelving. In Phala, pharmacy services are currently being handled in a small room in Ka Hospital. In other locations, Longs
Royal Hawaiian Orchards Announces New Leadership

several nonprofit boards in Hawaii. According to its website, Royal Hawaiian Orchards, L.P. is the largest grower in the world of macadamia nuts. Today,
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Hawaii produces about one-quarter of the worlds supply, but Hawaiian macadamia nuts rate tops for premium quality.
Longs Drugs Expected to Open in Phala July 15

also carries some foods and household goods, beauty products and office supplies. The Hatch Group is a contractor which oversees construction of facilities nationwide, from Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy
Royal Hawaiian Orchards has a new interim president, John Kai.
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which owns Longs to commercial buildings for Marriott, Hilton, Lowes, Hyatt and Embassy Suites hotels to grocery stores like Vons, Ralphs and Albertsons.
2014 Ka Coffee Festival Dates Set

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the streets around the school itself merited some consideration. There were questions regarding the nature of the educational program to be embraced at the new school. These will be addressed in detail at subsequent meetings conducted by the staff of the proposed charter school during June of this year, the statement said. They will be part of an iterative process to assure that the school will meet the needs of the community and will represent rigorous 20 students leave Phala School to go to the charter school, he said. He also said the charter school could affect funding at Nlehu School. According to the County Planning Department, a school on the agriculturally and residentially zoned land at the hongwanji location on Paauau Street in Phala would require a use permit, notification to neighbors, a public hearing and approval from the county Planning Commission. Tydlacka and other organizers said additional meetings line program. You can reach her on the Internet at kathryntydlacka@hotmail.com, according to the statement from the organizers. In addition to their already provided off-site Internet-based educational correspondence school offering, including their site at Nlehu, Kua O Ka La Public Charter School, also of Phoa, will provide, at a hybrid virtual site, a Hawaiian language and cultural immersion for the children of Milolii. Details on this can be found in an article in The Ka Calendar blogspot for June 22, 2013, Rammelmeyer stated. Organizers of the new school at Phala Hongwanji noted that registration for any of these schools will soon commence for the 2013-14 school year. More information on any of the newly offered school programs may be obtained by emailing Tydlacka; contacting Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences at 965-3730 or info@haaspcs.org; Kua o Ka La at 965-5098; or Volcano School of the Arts and Sciences at 985-9800. To reach the principal of the Phala public grade school, email sharon_beck@notes.k12.hi.us, the charter school organizers advised.
Hongwanji Schoolhouse Renovated, Community Use Considered

The historic Phala Hongwanji Japanese Schoolhouse and its parsonage are reroofed and painted, windows repaired and restrooms being repaired. Funding has come from Edmund C. Olson Trust and other donors. The building served as a Japanese language and culture school into the 1960s, a judo dojo, an art teachers workshop and an Earthwatch lab for visiting archaeologists studying the nearby Japanese, Chinese and Filipino cemeteries. Renovations began with a group of Americorps VISTA volunteers hosted by Phala Plantation Cottages and the Boys & Girls Club. Over the past several years, renovations have been managed by Wayne Kawachi and Phala Hongwanji members. Kawachi recently became President of Phala Honwanji. Ideas proposed for the building have been opening it up for Boys & Girls Club, particularly on those days after school when the children are unable to use their permanent home at Phala Community Center, boxing and other sports clubs, extended learning in cooperation with Hawaii Community College and most recently a charter school to be headed by Kathryn Tydlacka, who taught at Nlehu Elementary School. About a dozen people met to discuss the school plan on May 25, according to a statement from the organizers. Discussion about the potential impact of a modest charter school at the site ranged over almost two hours. Traffic to and from the school as well as safety of those now using and playing in
about the proposed charter school will soon be held in Phala. Ross Rammelmeyer, one of the organizers, issued a statement in late June. After years of benign neglect by the State Public School System, several groups of Public Charter Schools are reaching toward Ka locations to enhance students opportunities for quality education here, wrote Rammelmeyer. These are already complemented by a number of our families already sending their children to the nearest public charter school, the Volcano School of Arts and Sciences in nearby Volcano. The Phoa-based Hawaii Academy of Arts and Sciences is opening a learning focus center in Phala. It is an Internet online program, supplemented by intensive face-to-face teacher mentoring, for chilone night dren in difficult to reach areas as far away + tax as Ocean view and environs, as well as for Weekly $395 + up children from Phala itself. It will be led by Ms. Kathryn Tydlacka, a seasoned former Pool, Hot Tub, BBQ, AC, White Sandy Beach, kitchenettes, Internet, teacher in the state public school system as on Alii Drive in the Village walk to everything. Konas a ordable well as at schools on the mainland. The onboutique hotel, clean & quiet. Large studio condos with big private line curriculum used by the school is based on the highly successful Khan Academy deoutdoor lanais & direct dial phones. Old Hawaiiana atmosphere. veloped program working with the Bill and Also, vacation rental condos of all sizes, daily & weekly. Melinda Gates Foundation, the statement announced. More on the Kahn Academy can be www.KonaHawaii.com found about that on the Internet, particularly in the informative series of TED Talks also sponsored by the COFFEE COMPANY Gates Foundation. Ms. Ka Coffee & Gifts Tydlacka can www.aikaneplantation.com tell you how to learn more about the on-
academic standards as well as preparation of students for careers in fields directly relevant to enhancing the economy of Ka, the statement concluded. Neighboring resident Mike Silva said that in addition to traffic he is concerned about learning whether a charter school could take away funding from the public Phala School, which has small numbers of students in each grade, with elementary school having as few as 20 and upper school grades having around 55 students. Taking away $13,000 per student budgeted for Phala School each year could result in a $260,000 per year cut should
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Phala Elementary is one of several schools statewide to receive safe, age appropriate and accessible playground equipment and walkways that meet ADA Accessibility Guidelines as part of Gov. Neil Abercrombies release of more than $134.7 million for capital improvement projects identified by members of the state Legislature to improve Hawaiis public school facilities while enhancing economic conditions. These priority projects will address many needed repairs and upgrades at our public schools to create environments in which students can learn and thrive, Abercrombie said. The improvements are an investment in our keiki and our economy. Capital improvement projects like these across the state are contributing to Hawaiis strong economy and our improved state unemployment rate, which declined to 4.7 percent in May. Legacy Land, cont. from pg. 1 Legacy Land provides grants to partners nonprofits, counties, or state agencies that protect important lands and resources by acquiring land or conservation easements, DLNR chairman William J. Aila, Jr. said. The Legacy Land Conservation Commission provides an open process for review and public input to ensure that state Legacy Land funds are put toward projects that protect agricultural lands, watersheds, natural areas, cultural sites, and recreational lands for the publics benefit. Legacy Land, pg. 4
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Rabbit, Poultry & Goat Show and continued with the Large Animal Show for Market Lambs, Hogs & Steers, followed by the annual live auction of 4-H animals. Grand Champion in the Market Beef category was Blueberry, raised by Waihinus Kealia Galimba. Reserve Champion Steer was Ambrose, raised by Ua AlencastreGalimba, of Ka. Both are from Kuahiwi Ranch. Other Ka participants included Gavin and Grant Galimba, Kaile Aiken and Nainoa Sales. All proceeds from the sale went directly to the 4-H member who raised the animals. Sponsors from Ka who bid on animals included Pacific & seafood on weekends Quest, Edmund C. Olson, Ai-
Waihinu 4-H Member Wins Grand Championship

Young Ka farmers and ranchers between ages 5 and 18 headed to Mealani Research Station in Waimea for the 56th Annual 4-H Livestock Show & Sale last month. Sponsored by Hawaii County 4-H Livestock Association and University of Hawaiis College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources, the weekend event began with the
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Blueberry, raised by Ka s Kealia Galimba, of Waihinu, is Grand Champion in the Market Beef category at the 56th annual 4-H Livestock Show & Sale. Photo from Becky Settlage
kane Plantation Coffee Farm and Kuahiwi Ranch. 4-H strives to help young peoplemake the best betterthrough programs that emphasize learning by doing. Approximately 35,000 young people participate in its varied
programs annually throughout the state of Hawaii. To learn more, visit ctahr.hawaii. edu/4H. Legacy Land, cont. from pg. 3 Proposed projects may include acquisition of fee title or conservation easements. County agencies and nonprofit project applicants must be able to provide at least 25 percent of the total project costs. On average, funded projects usually bring about 65 percent matching funds from federal, county, or private sources. The 2013-2014 application cycle may provide approximately $3 million in grants, awarded through a competitive process and subject to any budget restrictions. Funding is available through a portion of the states land conveyance tax set aside annually in the Land Conservation Fund for the purpose of protecting Hawaiis unique and valuable resource lands. Project applications will be reviewed by the Legacy Land Conservation Commission, which will nominate projects for funding. Projects are subject to approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, consultation with the state Senate president and speaker of the House of Representatives, review by the Department of the Attorney General and approval of the governor. Final awards are subject to availability of funds. This year, applicants are advised of an early deadline to allow additional time for consultation with state agencies. The 20132014 grant application and instructions are available at hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw/llcp. A one-page project summary must be submitted to consulting state agencies by July 19, and full applications must be received or postmarked no later than 4:30 p.m. Sept. 16. For more information, call 808-5860921 or visit hawaii.gov/dlnr/dofaw/llcp.
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Jurassic Park Comes to Phala, Mon, July 1. Phala Public & School Library presents Joe Iacuzzos documentary film, Secrets of the Dinosaur Mummy at noon, and Iacuzzo discusses his latest book, Last Day of the Dinosaur Mummy, at 1 p.m. 928-2015 Ka Scenic Byway meeting, Mon, July 1, 5 p.m., Nlehu Methodist Church. Public welcome. Dennis, 929-7236 Fourth of July Celebration, Thu, July 4, Volcano Village. Parade begins at 9 a.m. at post office and follows Old Volcano Road to Wright Road to Cooper Center, where festivities continue. Vendor booths and tables, entertainment, keiki games and silent auction. Fourth of July Buffet, Thu, July 4, 5 8 p.m., Klauea Military Camps Crater Rim Caf in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Local-style fried chicken, bbq pork ribs, buttered corn on the cob, salad bar, rice, homemade biscuits and honey, ice cream and coffee, tea or a fountain drink. Adults $16.50; children 6 11 $8.50. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8356 Stewardship at the Summit, Fri, July 5 & 12, 9 a.m. 12 p.m., Klauea Visitor Center in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Volunteers cut invasive Kahili ginger on park trails. 985-6172 Rock n Roll Dance Party, Fri, July 5, 7 p.m., Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Liz Miller, Cookie, Michael Miller, Peggy Stanton, and Maj Balej offer a night of fun. $10/$9 VAC members. volcanoartcenter.org or 967-8222 Country Dance Party with DJ Tiki, Sat, July 6, 6 p.m., Klauea Military Camps Lava Lounge in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8365 after 4 p.m. Fourth of July Rodeo, Sat/Sun, July 6/7, Nlehu Arena. Sponsored by Ka Roping & Riding Association Ham Radio Operators Potluck Picnic, Sun, July 7, Manuk Park. All American Radio Emergency Service members, anyone interested in learning how to operate a ham radio and families are invited to attend. Dennis Smith, 989-3028 People and Lands of Kahuku, Sun, July 7, 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. These guided, 2.5-mile, moderately difficult hikes over rugged terrain focus on the areas human history. 985-6011 Likolehua Summer Art Camp The Motion of the Ocean, Mon Fri, July 8 19, 9 a.m. 4 p.m., Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Kelli Bolger and Meredith Wheelock focus on the science and discovery of water through visual, cultural and performing arts. Appropriate for ages 6 12. $355/ $320 VAC members. 967-8222 A Walk into the Past, Tue, July 9 & 23, 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 2 p.m., Klauea Visitor Center and Whitney Vault in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ka resident Dick Hershberger brings Hawaiian Volcano Observatory founder Thomas Jaggar to life every other Tuesday. Tulsi in Your Town, Wed, July 10, 10:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Phala Public & School Library. A staff member from U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbards office meets with constituents and assists with casework and other issues. 987-5698 Jurassic Park Comes to Nlehu, Wed, July 10. Nlehu Public Library presents Joe Iacuzzos documentary film, Secrets of the Dinosaur Mummy at noon, and Iacuzzo discusses his latest book, Last Day of the Dinosaur Mummy, at 1 p.m. 939-2442 Red Cross Volunteer meeting, Thu, July 11, 7 p.m., H.O.V.E. Road Maintenance Corp. office. For volunteers and those interested in becoming volunteers. Hannah Uribes, 929-9953 Dinner & Theater Night at KMC, Fri & Sat between July 12 & 28. Before KDENs production of Beauty and the Beast, casual dinner is served at Klauea Military Camps Crater Rim Caf in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Open to authorized patrons and sponsored guests. Park entrance fees apply. 967-8371 Beauty and the Beast, July 12 28, Fri/Sat 7:30 p.m., Sun 2:30 p.m., Klauea Military Camp Theater in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. KDEN presents Disneys theatrical production. Tickets available at Klauea General Store, Keaau Natural Foods, Paradise Plants, The Most Irresistible Shop and 982-7344. $15, $12 students/seniors, $10 children. Ka Coast Cleanup, Sat, July 13. Volunteers meet at Waihinu Park at 7:45 a.m. to carpool to site. Sponsored
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by Hawaii Wildlife Fund. 769-7629 or kahakai. cleanups@gmail.com Orizomegami, Sat, July 13, 9 a.m. 12 p.m. Charlene Asato teaches the Japanese art of folding paper and dip dyeing. $35/$31.50 VAC members, plus $10 supply fee. 967-8222 Palm Trail Hike, Sat, July 13, 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m., Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks Kahuku Unit. This relatively easy, guided, 2.6-mile loop crosses scenic pasture along an ancient cinder cone with some of the for bi-weekly Niaulani Nature Walks. 967-8222 or programs@volcanoartcenter.org Hula Arts at Klauea Na Mea Hawaii Hula Kahiko Performance, Sat, July 20, 10:30 11:30 a.m., hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hlau Waiau performs under the direction of na kumu hula Keikilani Curnan and Liana Aviero. Hands-on cultural demonstration 9:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m., VAC Gallery porch. 967-8222 hia Lehua, Sat, July 20, 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Participants
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Anchialine Pool/Plant Workdays, Mon/Tue, July 29/30. Sponsored by Hawaii Wildlife Fund.Volunteers meet at Waihinu Park at 7:45 a.m. to carpool to site. 769-7629 or kahakai.cleanups@gmail.com Exercise & Meditation Phala Pool Schedule: Water Fitness Mon/Wed/Fri 8:15 9 a.m.; Public Recreational & Adult Lap Swim Mon Fri 11 a.m. 4:30 p.m., Sat/Sun 9 11 a.m. and 12:30 4 p.m.; Adult Lap Swim Sat/Sun 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 9288177 or hawaiicounty.gov/pr-recreation Yoga, Mon, 7:30 a.m.; Thu, 5:30 p.m., Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Emily Catey focuses on stretching and releasing physical and mental tension. Open to beginning and intermediate students. $10, $5 VAC members. 967-8222 Tennis, Tue Thu, 3:15 4:30 p.m., Nlehu Community Center, for grades 3 - 12. Richard, 939-2510 Iyengar and Yin Yoga, Mon/Wed/Fri, 10 11:30 a.m.; Ocean View Community Center. Mats and props provided.Stephanie, 937-7940 Exercise for Energy, Mon/Wed, 3:30 4:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. DVD instructions; bring your own band, ball and mat. Free w/ donation of non-perishable food. Becky, 345-4334 Basketball, Mon Wed beginning July 15, 4:30 7 p.m. for grades K 8, Nlehu Community Center. Free. Richard, 939-2510 Aikido, Mon/Wed, 7 p.m., Phala Community Center. Alan Moores, 928-0919 or artbyalan2011@gmail.com Tennis, Mon Thu beginning July 16, 3:15 p.m. for grades 3 12, Nlehu Community Center. Free. Richard, 939-2510 Beginners Yoga With Rob Kennedy, Mon, 5:30 7 p.m., Volcano Art Center Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Gentle, comprehensive, suited to all levels, aimed specifically at beginners or people resuming their practice. Participants should wear loose, comfortable clothes and bring a mat or large towel. $5. 967-8222 Zumba, Mon, 6 7 p.m., Nlehu Community Center. Certified Zumba instructor Erin Cole, 938-4037 Yoga, Mon, 6:30 p.m. Phala Community Center. By Donation. 323-8280 Beginning and Intermediate Yoga, Tue/Thu, 8:30 - 10 a.m. Noas Island Massage in rear entrance of Ka Realty across from Hana Hou. Please come 10 minutes early. $10 a class or $80 for 10 classes. 756-3183 Volleyball, Tue Thu, 4:30 6 p.m. beginning July 9, Nlehu Community Center. Free for grades 3 12. Richard, 939-2510 Muscle Toning, Tue, 8:30 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. Erin Cole, 938-4037 Hula Auana with Sammi Fo, Tue, corner of Tiki and Princess Kaiulani in Ocean View. Students with more than one-year experience meet at 4:15 p.m.; beginning to first-year students meet at 4:15 p.m. 990-3292 Karate Classes, Tue/Thu, 6 7:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Instructor Peter Lubke offers free classes for all ages. 939-7033 Self-Guided Yoga, Wed, 9:30 11 a.m., Cooper Center, Volcano. Calabash donations. Debra Serrao, 985-7545 Gentle Senior Yoga, Wed, 3 4 p.m., Nlehu Hongwanji. Senior price $10 for 10 sessions. Stephanie Peppers, 937-7940 Meditation, Wed beginning July 10, 4 5 p.m. Nlehu Hongwanji. Velvet Replogle, 936-8989 Line Dance, Thu, Phala Community Center. By donation. 323-8280 Zumba, Thu, 5 6 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Certified Zumba instructor Erin Cole, 640-8473 Western Line Dance Classes, Thu, 6:30 7:30 p.m.,
The Fourth of July Parade takes place on Independence Day in Volcano Village, with many community groups, the county band, classic cars and businesses represented in the parade. Miss Ka Peaberry, Rebecca Lynn Kailiawa-Escobar, has ridden in the Fourth of July Parade in Volcano. It begins at 9 a.m. by the Volcano Post office and proceeds to Cooper Center on Wright Road where there will be craft and food booths, entertainment, a silent auction and games for children. Photo by David Howard Donald
best panoramic views Kahuku has to offer. 985-6011 or nps.gov/havo 33rd Annual Cultural Festival, Sat, July 13, 10 a.m. 3 p.m., hula platform in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hula kahiko, demonstrations, hands-on crafts, games and food. Free; park entrance fees waived. 985-6011 Klauea Military Camp Open House: Sat, July 13. In conjunction with Hawaii Volcanoes National Parks Cultural Festival, KMC invites visitors to experience how KMC serves our troops by enjoying all facilities and services. 967-8371 Atlas Recycling at South Point U-Cart, Sat, July 13, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Medicine for the Mind, Sun, July 14, 4 5:30 p.m. Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Free Buddhist healing meditation for beginners and advanced. Patty Johnson, 985-7470 Bento Rakugo, Wed, July 17, 2 p.m., Nlehu Public Library. The troupe honors one of the most popular traditional forms of Japanese theatre while bringing a modern twist to the Japanese comedy. Suitable for ages 5 and older. 939-2442 Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka, Thu, July 18, 929-9731 or 936-7262 Forest Restoration Project, Fri, July 19, 8:30 a.m. 1 p.m., Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Volunteers plant native trees. Register at 985-7373 or forest@fhvnp.org by Mon, July 15. Kick Ice sign waving, Fri, July 19, 2:30 4:30 p.m. in front of Nlehu School gym. Ocean View Community Association Pancake Breakfast, Sat, July 20, 8 11 a.m., Ocean View Community Center. 939-7033 Recycling at Nlehu School, Sat, July 20, 9 a.m. 1 p.m., Nlehu School Gym. Redeem your HI-5 sorted by type; receive 5 cents per container and additional 20 cents per pound on all aluminum. Atlas Recycling donates 20 cents per pound on all aluminum redeemed to the school. 939-2413, ext. 230 Niaulani Rain Forest Guide Training, Sat, July 20, 9 a.m. 12 p.m., Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. This training readies volunteer guides bring lunch and learn about the vital role of hia lehua in native Hawaiian forests, the many forms of the hia lehua tree and its flower. Free. 985-6011 Auditions for LOL: Ladies Out Loud, Sat, July 20, 3 p.m., Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Women in comedy are invited to bring stories, jokes and skits under six minutes. Open to all women and even wanna-be women. Show scheduled for Sept. 7. 967-8222 Mauna Loa Southwest Rift, Sun, July 21, 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m., Kahuku Unit of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Participants hike to an overlook on the Upper Palm Trail to be oriented to numerous prominent geological features of the eruptions of the Southwest Rift Zone. 985-6011 Garden Talk Story & Plant & Seed Exchange, Sun, July 21, 12 3 p.m., Naohulelua Historical Church. 929-8164 HOVE Road Maintenance board of directors meeting, Tue, July 23, 10 a.m., St. Judes Church. 9299910 Ka Agricultural Water Cooperative District meeting, Wed, July 24, 4 p.m., Royal Hawaiian Orchards Field Office in Pahala. Jeff McCall, 937-1056 Ocean View Food Basket, Tue, July 30, 12 - 2:30 p.m. at Ocean View Community Center. 939-7000 Hula Arts at Klauea Sunset Hula, Fri, July 26, 6:30 p.m., hula platform near Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Hlau Kahula O Nawahine Noho Puukapu performs under the direction of kumu hula Ana Nawahine Kahoopii. 967-8222 or volcanohula.com. Ever Changing Island, Sat, July 27 Sun, Sept 8, 9 a.m, 6 p.m. daily, Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. An exhibition of glass art by Hugh Jenkins and Stephanie Ross and watercolors on silk by Clytie Mead. Free; park entrance fees apply. 967-7565 or volcanoartcenter.org Process Painting Spirit of Creativity, Sat, July 27, 9:30 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Patricia Hoban offers this explorative art process. No previous art education or experience needed. $45/40 VAC members and $5 supply fee. 967-8222
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Discovery Harbour Community Hall. Gentle Yoga, Fri, 8 9 a.m., Cooper Center, Volcano. For those who wish to deepen their yoga practice or begin. $7 a class or $30 for six-week session. Debra Serrao, 985-7545 Weekly & Daily Events & Activities Volcano Farmers Market, Sun, 7 10 a.m., Cooper Center. Fruits and veggies, swap meet and more. EBT welcome. Ocean View Community Center computer lab,Mon Fri, 8 a.m. noon. Members $2/hour, non-members, $4/ hr. 939-7033 for information on computer classes. Niaulani Nature Walks, Mon, 9:30 a.m. & Sat, 11 a.m. These one-hour nature walk travel through a lush portion of an old-growth Hawaiian rain forest on an easy, 1/7mile loop trail. Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Free (calabash donations welcome). 967-8222 or volcanoartcenter.org Phala Senior Center: Lunch served Mon Fri, 10:30 a.m. for residents aged 60+. Julie, 928-3101 Nlehu Senior Nutrition Center (Hawaii County Nutrition Program), Lunch served Mon Fri, 10:45 a.m. for residents aged 60+, greater Nlehu area. 939-2505 Ocean View Nutrition Site and Senior Club hosts activities at St. Judes Church on Mon/Wed/Fri from 8:30 a.m. and provides lunches 11 a.m. 12:30 p.m. for seniors 60+. Donations requested. On Thu, the program takes seniors to Kailua-Kona for doctor appointments, grocery shopping and to pick up prescriptions. Program closed Tue. Dick Hershberger, 989-4140 Ka Community Chorus Rehearsals, Mon 7 8 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-7544 South Side Alateen meeting, Mon, 7 p.m., St. Judes Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Sandy, 557-9847 Tt and Me Traveling Preschool, freeclasses Mon/ Wed, Nlehu Community Center; Tue/Thu, 8:30 10:30 a.m., Phala Community Center. Limited to 50 participants in each area. 929-8571 Ka Driver License Office, Tue/Wed by appointment. 854-7214 Tea for Tuesdays, 2 p.m., Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. JoAnn Aguirre, tea educator and member of the Hawaii Tea Society, offers an hour of tea talk, a scone and a cuppa. Part of VACs monthly 2013 Volcano Tea Series. Free; donations accepted. 9678222 or teachingtea.com Pohai for Speaking Hawaiian, Tue, 6:30 8 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Hall. 929-7544 Ka Farmers Market, Wed/Sat, 8 a.m. noon, Shaka Restaurant in Nlehu. Produce, Hawaiiana, arts and crafts, fresh baked goods. Nlehu Market, Wed/Sat, 8 a.m. 2 p.m., Ace Hardware. Produce and locally made products. Community Bookstore, Wed, 10 a.m. 3 p.m. at Kauahaao Church in Waihinu. 938-0411 Free Ukulele, Slack Key and Steel Guitar classes, Wed, 3:30 5:30 p.m., Olson Trust Building in Phala; Fri, 3:30 5:30 p.m., Nlehu Methodist Church. Keoki Kahumoku. Call Tiffany at 938-6582 for details and to confirm.
Ka Ohana Band Rehearsals, Wed/Thu, 3:30 4:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Looking for flute & clarinet players. Instruments provided; no experience necessary. 929-7544 Kanikapila Jam Sessions, Wed, 5:30 p.m., Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Open to all musicians. Donations appreciated. Ongoing. 967-8222 Game Night, Wed, 6:30 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. Lucy Walker, 929-7519 Ka Lae Quilters, Thu, 10 a.m. 2 p.m., Discovery Harbour Community Center. 238-0505 Storytime with Auntie Judi, Thu, 10:30 a.m. Nlehu Public Library. Stories, nursery rhymes and crafts for toddlers and preschoolers. 939-2442 Hana Noeau, Thu, 12 3 p.m., Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village. Artist and Hawaiian cultural practitioner Greg West teaches different Hawaiian cultural art techniques and offers insight into the deeper meaning of Hawaiian arts and crafts. Free. 967-8222 Friends Feeding Friends, Thu, 4 6 p.m., Cooper Center on Wright Road in Volcano Village. volcanocommunity. org Desperately Seeking Serenity AFG meeting, Thu, 5 p.m., St. Judes Episcopal Church in Ocean View. Sandy, 557-9847 Women, Infant, Children Services, Fri (except holidays) at various locations. 965-3030 or 934-3209 Aloha Fridays, 11 a.m. 1 p.m., Volcano Art Center Gallery porch at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.Variablehula artofferings of hula lessons, lei making, storytelling, lauhala weaving or ukulele lessons.Everyone welcome. Free; donations welcome; park entrance fees apply. Live Entertainment at Hana Hou Restaurant, Fri, 5:30 p.m. in Nlehu. 929-9717 Live Music Fridays at South Side Shaka, Nlehu. 929-7404 Ocean View Farmers Market, Sat, 7 a.m. noon, Phue Plaza Alcoholics Anonymous meetings: One Day at a Time Group, Sat, 6:30 p.m., Cooper Center; Friday Night BBQ Meeting, Fri, 5 p.m., Waihinu (929 -7674); Happy, Joyous and Free Group, Mon/Thu, 7 p.m. and Sat, 5 p.m., St. Judes in Ocean View. West Hawaii Intergroup, 3291212 or the Hilo office, 961-6133 Free Square Dancing Lessons, Sat, 7 8:30 p.m., Ocean View Community Center. Open to all ages. Lucy, 895-4212
Jurassic Park comes to Ka this month when Joe Iacuzzo presents programs about the dinosaur mummy at Ka libraries. The dinosaur mummy is a fossil with intact body and preserved skin. Iacuzzo visits Phala Public & School Library on Monday, July 1 and Nlehu Public Library on Wednesday, July 10. Secrets of the Dinosaur Mummy screens at noon. In the documentary film coproduced by Iacuzzo, scientists Dr. Bob Bakker, Dave Trexler and Art Andersen uncover secrets of The dinosaur mummy is the topic at Ka Library proPhoto from Joe Iacuzzo the most complete dinosaur fos- grams this month. sil ever discovered. The team travels from er-generated dinosaurs. After the film, Iacuzzo discusses his Montana to NASA, while the story journeys to the earliest days of dinosaur hunting and latest book, The Last Day of the Dinosaur 75 million years into the past with comput- Mummy, at 1 p.m.
Jurassic Park Comes to Ka
County Park Fees Go Up on Aug. 1

County park fees are expected to go up Aug. 1. The increases are the first in more than 10years. Use of county facilities including gyms, ball fields, parks, pavilions and community centers would remain free for nonbenefit athletic activities, or those not involving money. Ball fields, such as the ones in Nlehu, and parks would charge $100 per day for nonbenefit nonathletics activity. Nonathletic events will also be charged $12 per hour for lighting. Commercial events would be charged $200 per day for nonathletic events or $50 per day, $15 per team per season for athletics events. Professional promoters would pay $400 per day, up from $200. Pavilion rental, including those at Punaluu Park, will increase to $25 per day from $10 per day for nonbenefit use. Kitchen use is an extra $25 per day. For benefit use, such as fundraisers, the fee will be $50 per day. Professional promoters will pay $300 per day, increased from $100 per day. Rental of community centers remains the same, at $100 per day for nonbenefit nonathletic activities. The fee for fundraisers is $150 per day, and professional promoters will be charged $1,000 per day, up from $500 per day.
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Lehman Bros., cont. from pg. 1 The property includes oceanfront land at Waikapuna, pastures mauka of Honuapo, the Moaula coffee lands and more pasture near Phala. It also includes the old Beckys Bed and Breakfast house in Nlehu and the next-door residence as well as various small land parcels from Phala to Nlehu. The final confirmation sale was conducted at the First Circuit Court Building in Honolulu on the fourth floor. Judge Bert Ayabe presided over entertaining additional bids for the property in foreclosure, but no one came forward. On hand was Edmund C. Olson, who said he is interested in purchasing the coffee-lands portion of the properties at Moaula, and representatives of The Nature Conservancy, who are interested in the coastal lands of Waikapuna. Also on hand was realtor Charlie Anderson, representing E.W. Moody, who owns a large swath of property south of Honuapo, and Chris Manfredi, who managed Waikapuna, Moaula and pasturelands that changed hands in the auction. Various properties were bundled in the sale of some 5,800 Ka acres, preventing bidders from acquiring individual parcels
of their particular interest. Much of the land foreclosed upon is used for cattle ranching. More than 300 acres is the location of most of the famous Ka coffee orchards under the care of more than 30 farmers whose leases have expired after having been set up in this new local economy through the old plantation that shut down and sold off the land, through government programs and through their own hard work. The foreclosure was against WWW Hawaii Holdings, which borrowed more than $45 million against the 5,800 acres from Lehman Brothers and owed some $60 million with interest due. During the foreclosure auction on May 21, Lehman Brothers Holdings bid higher than the only other bidder, Olson, who offered $12 million. Lehman, which bid $12.246 million, was allowed to use credit against the money owed by WWK Hawaii Holdings in order to take ownership of the property. Gloria Camba, president of Ka Coffee Growers Cooperative, said that the farmers hope to keep the land, whether through long-term leases or fundraising and purchase that would allow the farmers land security for their successful enterprise.
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Trojans Will Play All BIIF Schools in Fall Football Season
Ka High School Trojan football and basketball teams will play a different schedule in the 2013 2014 school year. Instead of competing with only Division II teams, the Trojans will take on each Big Island Interscholastic Federation team in a nine-game schedule followed by the divisional championships. The football coach for next years season will be Kainoa Ke. Defensive coach is Brian Dopp, and offensive coach is Greg Rush. Preseason practice has already begun. Ka is one of the smallest schools in the state fielding a football team. Without a junior varsity team, many players are able to compete on the varsity level early in their high school careers. The Trojans football schedule includes four home games and five away: Konawaena at Ka Friday, Aug. 30 Ka at Kamehameha Friday, Sept. 6 Ka at Kealakehe Saturday, Sept. 14 Hilo at Ka Friday, Sept. 20 Keaau at Ka Friday, Sept. 27 Ka at Waiakea Friday, Oct. 4 Hawaii Prep at Ka Friday, Oct. 11 Ka at Honokaa Friday, Oct. 18 Ka at Kohala Saturday, Oct. 26
July 2013
The Ulua Challenge brought more rods and reels at the same time. Sharks, eels, credibility to the use of barbless hooks turtles, rays and mammals did not qualify during the tenth annual shoreline fishing for the weigh-in. Mutilated fish were also tournament held in June. Dean Uyetake be- disqualified. came the 2013 Ula Challenge winner with Following Uyetake, second place the 93.4-pound ulua (giant trevwent to Stephen Bondaug with ally), using a barbless hook. The an 88-pound ulua, third to Frankmilu (blue fin trevally) Division lin Rivera with an 85.1-pounder, was won by Dane Ramey with a fourth to Richard Kaiawe with a 22.8-pounder. The winner of the 74.1-pounder, fifth to Bobby AkaKa fishermen were among Ulua Challenge na with a 72.4-pound ulua, sixth to used a barbless those who entered the contest and Todd Kaneshiro with a 69.8-poundhook. Photo from camped at South Point and other notonlybowls.com er, seventh to Scott Yamamoto with shoreline areas for the tournament, a 68.5-pound ulua, eighth to Kaeo sponsored by S. Tokunaga Store in Hilo. Hunter with a 65.4-pounder, ninth to Jon The anglers fished for three nights and Hara with a 64.5-pounder and tenth to Marthree and a half days, with the weigh-in at cus Roberts with a 62.5-pound ulua. Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. Fishing In the milu Division, Ramey was folwas with rod and reel. Each fish was hooked, lowed by Artis Higashi taking second with fought, and brought to gaff by a single per- a 22.3-pounder. Keahi Akana took third son. Helpers could only shine lights to guide with a 20.8-pound milu. Justin Loa took the angler when walking or pulling in a fish. fourth with a 19.9-pounder. Tommy CabanThe tournament prohibited using flotation ting took fifth with a 17.9-pounder. Gerald devices like trash bags, plastic bottles, con- Llanes took sixth with a 17.8-pounder. Kedoms, balloons and kites for hanging lines. ola Llanes took seventh with a 17-pounder. Using boogie boards and surfboards was Rick Okubo took eighth with a 16.4-poundalso banned. Fishermen were allowed to er, Kurt Nakamura took ninth with a hang bait, only by using rods and reels. 16.1-pounder and Jordan Ogawa took tenth, Each fisherman could set up as many as four Ulua Challenge, pg. 9
Ulua Challenge Brings Credibility to Fishing with Barbless Hooks
Ka All-Stars Kyle Calumpit, Ruth Aini, Ululani Kahakua-Brown, Josiah Barrios, Patrick Pasion, Donald Mello, Travis Taylor, Kenson Ken, Jobi Heskey and Autumn Wright participated in Special Olympics at UH-Mnoa. Photos by Thu-Tam Doan and Malana Panaro
Ka All-Stars Fly to Compete on Oahu

The Ka All-Stars flew to Oahu to compete at University of Hawaii-Mnoa this spring. They participated in the Special Olympics. Our students from remote Ka were especially touched by this experience, said program coordinator Thu-Tam Doan. Our delegation had to travel farthest to attend these State Championships, but this is precisely what made it so rewarding for our students to be able to participate. Eighthgrader Kenson Ken, who was born and has been raised on the Big Island, has never left before this opportunity. This was the first time he ever rode an airplane; the first time he had ever seen an escalator; the first time he had ever eaten at a buffet. Everything seemed to be magical to him. At one point, he told me, Miss, I feel like I am dreaming, but when we go home on Sunday, that dream will be over. Others were so inspired by the experience that they now aspire to attend college.
Donald Mello leads Ka All-Stars after their victory over Oahus Jarrett All-Stars.
For more information about the AllStars program, call Doan at 557-7414.
Independence Day Rodeo Set for July 6 & 7

Ka Roping & Riding Club is preparing for its annual Fourth of July Rodeo, which will be held Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7. Tickets are $6 and are being sold by the queens. The location is the rodeo arena and grounds in Nlehu. Many traditional events popular at Hawaiian rodeos will be held, including Po Wai U.
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Friday, July 19 at Kahuku Park from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for keiki who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade. Teresa Anderson (formerly Alderdyce) was re Friends Feeding Friends host a silent auction at Cooper cently hired by Hawaii County as a recreation technifoot elevation on the slopes of Klauea, one of the Center. Judo cian at Kahuku Park and leads the program with Genny most active volcanoes, on Saturday, Aug. 17. Parking is limited within Volcano Village. Early arrivworlds Sat, Judo May 4, HHSAA Tournament @ Oahu General Contractor Galletes. Both have been involved in organizing youth Running begin within five minutes ofOahu Hawaii al and carpooling are encouraged. Parking lots are located Sat,routes May 4, HHSAA Tournament @ General Contractor activities for many years in the Ka community. Certified Home Inspector Volcanoes National Track & FieldPark and include the Half Marathon, at Volcano Store, Thai Thai Restaurant, Volcano Garden Certified Home Inspector Of the registration fee of $100 per child, $80 is and 5K. Race organizer Sharron Faff said that run- Arts and Father Georges. All parking lots are located on Residential and Commercial 10K Fri-Sat, Track May & 10 Field & 1, HHSAA Tournament Swimming Kaù Athletic Department Steak Fry, Picksubsidized by Friends of Kahuku Park, a committee of Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. A water ners are guaranteed of being in one of the most unique Old Volcano Road and within walking distance of Cooper Residential and Commercial Fri-Sat, May 10 & 1, HHSAA Tournament @ Mililani High School Island and State Wide Service Land Clearing & Excavation Swimming Kaù Athletic Department Steak Fry, Pick- aerobics Ocean View Community Development Corp., as well as Mondays, Wednesdays and A water Fri, Feb 3, Kaù @ HPA, 3pm up@ will be on Mon, Feb 6, 6 p.m., Mililani High School and beautiful places on earth, the 4 enchanting Center. Note: Volcano Road from 6:30 class isOld taught from 9closes toFridays. 10 a.m. Adult Island and BC-18812 State Wide Service Lic. No. Land Clearing & Excavation community donors. Robin Lamson, who started Friends Fri, Feb 3, Kaù @ HPA, 3pm up will be on Mon, Feb 6, 4 6 p.m., native rain the forests of Hawaii. a.m. to 8:30 am. class is taught from tonoon. 10 a.m. Adult Sat, Feb 4, Kaù @ HPA, 12 noon outside Kaù High gym. Tickets are lap aerobics swim time is from 11 a.m. to 9 12 Lic. No. BC-18812 of Kahuku Park in 2002 to improve the park, has retired Free Athletic Physicals in May runs start and finish at Cooper Center Runners areisencouraged for outside the Kaù High gym. Tickets Sat, Feb BIIF 4, Kaù @ HPA, 12 noon lap swim time from 11 to a.m. 12 noon. $6All and can be purchased from any are Recreational pool use is from 2study toto 4 maps p.m. on Fri, Feb 10, Trials License No. C-15571 * C-11607 as chairperson and passed the torch to Genny Galletes. Free Athletic Physicals in May physicals will be given at the medical onFree Wright Road in the Volcano Village. the events, as all participants are responsible for $6 and can be purchased from any Recreational pool use is from 2 to 4 p.m. on Fri, Feb 10, BIIF Trials License No.5133-C C-15571 * C-11607 booster club or winter sport team Mondays and Fridays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sat, Feb 11, BIIF Finals Ocean View Summer Fun has arts, crafts, sports, Free physicals will be given the medical PUC mobile van located near the band onfol the The Half Marathon begins at room 7 at a.m., knowing their race routes. Those who dont want booster club or winter sport team Mondays and Fridays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on member. Contact Laurie at 938-0214, Sat, Feb 11, BIIF Finals Wednesdays. 928-8177. PUC 5133-C games, music and dance, nature exploration, mobile van located near theand band room on the campus of the Ka High & Phala Elementary (l-R): Fri Sat, Feb 24 25, HHSAA lowed by 10K at 7:30 a.m. the 5K at to run or walk in the races can sign up to volunteer Front Row Jay-R Abalos, David Pillette, Esteve@ Salmo, Rayden Peralta, Patrick Hondeneros, Carlos Uribe- special CALL WALLY New Home Construction member. Contact Laurie at 938-0214, Wednesdays. 928-8177. Summer Fun keiki play at Kahuku Park Nick at 938-8247 or High at guests, snacks, etc. Participants enjoyed excursions to campus of in Ka & Kaù Phala Elementary (l-R): Fri Jay-R Sat, Feb 24 Head 25, HHSAA @ on select dates Visit the Volcano van on May 7:45 a.m. Here is May. theHigh rollout for Rain and have a great time supporting those that do, Buonos, Kaweni Ibarra, Judah Aldorasi, Coach Brian Dopp; Back Row (l-r):Patrick Shaenese Tailon, Shannen Front Row Abalos, David Pillette, Esteve Salmo, Rayden Peralta, Hondeneros, Carlos UribeKamehameha, Keaàu Campus CALL WALLY New Home Construction Remodeling, Re-roofing, Concrete Work Photo by Genny Galletes Punaluu Beach, Makalapua Cinema and Kona AquatNick 938-8247 or Kaù High at select dates in May. Visit the days van on May 6, 8, on 10, 13, at 15, 17 which are the last 928-2088. Pagnaniban, Marai Uyetake, Sheilah Balila, Kyra Malepe, Reina Aldorasi, Denisha Navarro, Deisha Gascon, Shyann Forest Runs: said Faff. Buonos, Kaweni Ibarra, Judah Aldorasi, Head Coach Brian Dopp; Back Row (l-r): Shaenese Tailon, Shannen Boys Basketball Kamehameha, Keaàu Campus Remodeling, Re-roofing, Concrete Work Castaneda-Naboa will represent High at the State ics Center in June. This month, they return to Shyann Punaluu 6,928-2088. 8, 10, 13,to 15, 17 which are the days Carvalho, Kristina Padrigo, Jennifer Tabios, Jami Beck, Marley Strand-Nicolaisen, Toni Beck. this school year get a physical. In last order to Aug. Tiani Pagnaniban, Marai Uyetake, Sheilah Balila, Kyra Malepe, Reina Aldorasi, Denisha Navarro, Deisha Gascon, Packet Pick-Up and Late Registration is Friday, Volcano Art Center presents art Ka awards donated by loBoys Fri, FebBasketball 3, Kaù vs Kealakehe, 6 pm JV Baseball Serving the People of Kaù JudoTiani Tournament held on Oahu on May 4. Ka High at the State Castaneda-Naboa will represent Photo courtesy of the Ka High Yearbook Beach and go bowling at Klauea Military Camp in Carvalho, Kristina Padrigo, Jennifer Tabios, Jami Beck, Marley Strand-Nicolaisen, Toni Beck. this school year to get a physical. In order to participate in middle school and high school 16 atHigh Volcano Art Centers Niaulani Campus in Vol- cal artists to the top three male female winners of the Fri, Feb 3, Kaù vsand Kealakehe, 6 pm Kaù Athletic Booster Club meeting, Photo by Heather Castaneda-Naboa JVFeb Baseball Sat, Feb 4 Kaù @ HPA, Aikido at 11,Kaù Phala Community Center is a1pm new class Serving the Judo Tournament held on Oahu on6pm May 4. Sat, @ Honokaà, for over 25People years of Kaù Photo courtesy of the Ka High Yearbook Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. participate in middle school and high school athletics, you will need a current physical, cano Village from 10 a.m.Booster to 6 p.m..Club During Packet half marathon, to the for the 10K and 5K Kaù High Athletic meeting, Photo Heather Castaneda-Naboa by Sat, Feb 4overall Kaù winners @ HPA, 6pm Mon, Feb 13, 6 p.m., Kaù High music being offered by Alan Moores at 7 p.m. on Mondays and Sat, Feb 11,Kaù @ Honokaà, 1pm for over 25 years Fri, Feb For more information, call Anderson at 929-9113 or Mon, Feb 13, Kaù vs Hilo, 3pm athletics, you are will need a current physical, saidPick-Up, KHPES there Athletic Director Kalei free tours of theNamohaNative Rain For- and to the top10, two BIIF male and female winners in each tenP.O. Box 74 Mon, Feb 13, 6 p.m., Kaù High music Wednesdays. The family class is for individuals from six room. Need volunteers to help in Ka Summer Fun Registration Fri, Feb 10, BIIF Mon, Feb 13, Kaù vs Hilo, 3pm Galletes at 217-5593. Call Bob for a FREE estimate at said KHPES Director Kalei NamohaSat, 11, BIIF @ Civic la. Forms can be Athletic picked up from luncheon the school est and a complimentary buffet for runners, year age Feb division for all race events. In addition, medals Sat, Feb 18, Kaù @ Pahoa, 1pm Nicolaisen already received a berth to states after meeting the At press time, members of the Ka High track P.O. Box 74 Naàlehu years of age through adult. About 14 people have joined, Fun registration for keiki who completed grades room. Need volunteers to help in and Summer Ka Summer Fun Registration fundraising activities. Need materials Call Bob for a FREE estimate at Sat, Feb 11, BIIF @ Civic la. can be friends picked up from the office orForms athletic director. Take advantage of 929-8112 their families and sponsored byschool Homes are presented to half marathon finishers and to the top male Sat, Feb 18, Kaù @ Pahoa, 1pm Nicolaisen already received a berth to states after meeting the At press time, members of the Ka High track qualifications at previous track meets this season. and field team had one more chance to qualify Summer Fri - to Sat, Feb 17-18, BIIF @ Civic Naàlehu Ulua Challenge, cont. from pg. 7 Mon, Feb 20, Kaù kindergarten six will be held May 6-9. In Ocean View, grades Fun registration for keiki who completed and the instructor said that vs he Kamehameha, will create two classes fundraising activities. Need materials office or athletic director. Take advantage of registration and lumber to make recycle bins to be 929-8112 this free opportunity, advised Namohala. Land Magazine. and female winners of the military division for each race. qualifications at previous track meets this season. andiffield team had one more chance to qualify Email: tbcci@hialoha.net The team is coached by new Ka High social studies for states before the BIIF Tournament on May 3 takes Fri - to Sat, Feb 17-18, BIIF @ Civic place from 1-4:30 p.m at Kahuku Park. Mon, Feb 20, Kaù vs Kamehameha, kindergarten six Feb will be held May 6-9. In Ocean View, pulling in a 15.6-pound ulua. Wed Sat, 22 25, HHSAA @ Oàhu the group grows much larger. Moores said Aikido is Coach Sumida instructs his JV Basketball team while they drill 1pm and lumber to make recycle bins Buffet to be this free opportunity, advised Namohala. more information about next years For Cooper Center presents aand Rainforest Pasta For more information, maps, and registration Email: tbcci@hialoha.net The team is coached by wrapped new Ka High social studies states before the BIIF Tournament on Mayof 3har- Brian placed at the Pahala Waiohinu teacher Dopp. and for 4 at the Kamehameha-Keaau campus. Team Families can also register at Feb their respective at Phala registration takes from 1-4:30 p.msites at Kahuku Park. Wed place Sat, 22 FAQs 25, HHSAA @ Oàhu A special prize IRW Slider Rod for they drill calledthe Art of Peace.Aikido meansthe way different plays during anaafternoon practice. Coach Sumida instructs his JV Basketball team while 1pm Bus: (808) 929-7106 Wed, Feb 22, Kaù @ Konawaena, For more information about next years by the athletic programs, call 928-2088. Friday, Aug. 16 from 5 part p.m. to 7 p.m. catered information, rainforestruns.com or call 808-967-8240. Community Center and at Nlehu Community Center. placed at the Pahala and Waiohinu teacher Brian Dopp. and 4 at the Kamehameha-Keaau campus. Team Families cansee also register at their respective sites at Phala members Kristina Padrigo and Marley Strandtransfer stations as of a fundraiser. Barbless Hook was given to the fisherman with the mony.The goal is to defend oneself with the least harm different plays during an afternoon practice. Bus: (808) 929-7106 Bus: (808) 929-7322 Wed, Feb 22, Kaù Konawaena, Wrestling actual Summer willCommunity run from June 10athletic programs, callas 928-2088. 3pm Center Fun and program at Nlehu Center. Friends Feeding Friends Program and to every- The members Kristina Padrigo and @ Marley Strandtransfer stations part of open a fundraiser. heaviest ulua caught using barbless hooks, which are beAnyone who can help with materials for July Community to the aggressor. For more information, contact Moores Bus: (808) 929-7322 Wrestling The actual Summer Fun run from June 19, Mondays Fridays, from 8will a.m. to 2 p.m. in 103pm Sat, Febthrough 4, Kaù @ program HPA 10am one. All inclusive for $15; ages 12 and under $7.50. Febartbyalan2011@gmail.com. 25, Kaù vs Waiakea, 1pm ing promoted to save fish when they are hooked but break Anyone whoextra can help with materials for at Sat, 928-0919 building or has time to help with July 19, Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Phala and Nlehu and from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Ocean Sat, 4, Kaù @ HPA 10am 10K and 5K participants can register race morning Sat, Feb 25, Kaù vs Waiakea, 1pm away. The winner was Uyetake, who also won the grand Ka High Varsity Sat, FebFeb 11, Kaù @ Pahoa, 10am building or recycling has extraprogram, time to help with monitoring the should Record Sailfish, cont. from pg. 1 Phala and Nlehu and from 8 a.m. to p.m. in Ocean boys Ka View. Payment ofFeb $10011, per child must be in 12 cash, money at Cooper Center Start Line from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 volleyballHigh Varsity Sat, Kaù @ Pahoa, 10am De Limas Plumbing, Inc. Sat, Feb 18, BIIF @ Kamehameha (wrec.igfa.org), Takakis fish may also be a world-re- prize for the heaviest fish caught in the Ulua Challenge. monitoring the recycling program, should View. Payment of $100 child must be incall cash, money Front also attend the or call at order or a certified check. Forper more information, Nona (l-r): Head a.m. T- shirts are meeting not guaranteed for Laurie late registraboys volleyballDe Limas Plumbing, Inc. A statement from the organizers said, If you are Sat, Feb 18, BIIF @ Kamehameha Realtor Associate, The Land Office, Inc. Hilo, HI cord holder. the current world record at 141 Fri March 3For -4,more HHSAA @ Blaisdell Joshua also attend the meeting or call at order or a Sat, certified check. information, call Nona Coach Front (l-r): HeadIGFA lists Makuakane at 928-3102. tions . There is no raceat day registration for Laurie the Half SUPPORT TROJAN 938-0214 or Nick 938-8247. like most fishermen, and fishing is your passion, then the In downtown Realtor Associate,Naàlehu. The Land Office, Inc. Hilo, HI Oàhu Fri March 3 -4, HHSAA @ BlaisdellOrtega, pounds, caught in Luanda, TROJAN Angola in 1994. Cameron Coach Joshua Makuakane at Sat, 928-3102. on 935-8806 Marathon. SUPPORT 938-0214 or Nick at 938-8247. one thing you would want is to catch more fish. Have downtown Naàlehu. For all your RealIn Estate needs in beautiful KAÙ ATHLETES BY Enriques, Brian Ortega, Cameron on Oàhu 935-8806 Keiki ages 1 7 can register for the free 100- or 200you ever broken a line on a big strike? Do you ever ask ForCall all your Real Estate needs in beautiful KAÙ The Pahala Swimming Pool is open (808) 929-7541 or 938-1993 ATHLETES BY Gascon, Rodney Enriques, Brian yard dash on race morning until 9:30is a.m. The Keiki ADVERTISING IN THE yourself if the fish survived after being hooked? If your The Pahala Swimming Pool open Call (808) 929-7541 or 938-1993 Kuahiwinui, Gascon, Jr., Rodney Runs begin at 10 a.m. All entrants receive a ribbon ADVERTISING IN THE answer is yes, what percentage of fish do you think surGregKuahiwinui, Javar; Back: Jr., Registration with lower entry fees is available this month for KAÙ SPORTS and other goodies after crossing the finish line. Ev- Augusts Rain Forest Runs. Last year, the event set a record Grant Galimba, vived? Many responsible fishermen in the islands are Greg Javar; Back: KAÙ SPORTS eryone is a winner. Keiki Runs are sponsored by with 590 crossing the finish line to raise money for Volcano CALENDAR! Donald Garo Jr., Grant Galimba, making changes to their fishing practices to ensure the Art Center. Photo from VAC Klauea Lodge. JV Boys Basketball your CALENDAR! Randall Tiger Donald Garo Jr., fish population will be preserved for our future generaon 961-5600 JV Boys Basketball on your The Volcano Rotary Club serves BBQ Grill Lunch Watson and DalRandall Tiger victory against Laupahoehoe! tions. One change fishermen are taking is the use of barbProudly Supporting 961-5600 THE CALENDAR on race day from 9 a.m. until noon or until the food ton Hannahs. PhoWatson and Dalvictory against Laupahoehoe! Hawaiis Youth! Proudly Supporting less hooks. THE CALENDAR to courtesy of Ka ton Hannahs. Phoruns out for $8. Hawaiis Youth! IS DIRECT One advantage to using a barbless circle hook verHighto Yearbook courtesy of Ka Girls and Boys Soccer on The Hiccup Circus entertains everyone with jugIS DIRECT sus a barbed circle hook is that it can be less injurious to a TO HighMAILED Yearbook Girls and Boys Soccer on gling, unicycles, face painting and balloon animals, More football players are needed for Ka High School winning Pahoa! fish or any other sea life that is hooked. If the fish breaks TO MAILED plus other craft booths, food booths, entertainment to launch a season this fall.Athletic director Kalei NamoPahoa! OVER 4,000 off with a barbless hook in its mouth,winning the hook will prob A variance to besaid, on grassy areas. Seeto story on pagethan 7. 30 players atand more. will allow half of the parking at the new gym hala We will need have more 4,000 OVER ably drop out a lot quicker than if it had a barbed hook in POSTAL BOXES! A variance will allow half of the parking at the new gym to be ontending grassy areas. story on page Wrestlers Dylan Rush - 1st daily See by Aug. 5. If we7. do not have its mouth, causing less stress and less risk for mortality. POSTAL BOXES! Wrestlers Dylan 2nd Rush - 1st more than 30, we will not have football. The Place, Wong Place Firefighters Needed, Cont. from pg. 7 This in turn will increase the Colton chances that a missedfish forfeiture rate for football is $1,500 Place, Colton Wong - 2nd Place Ka928-6471 High School girls softball season wrapped in would Firefighters Needed, Cont. from pg. per 7 game, survive only reproduce, but to possibly He said he to is not proud of Navarro. Shaylin and Travis Leka forbe his first Call Or James. so we will need to declare by the 5th. Ka928-6471 High School girls softball season wrapped in April.Call Seniors Shaylin Navarro, Casey Koi, Kaila Olsen He said day. he proud is proud of Navarro. Shaylin caught another Another advantage ofat using a barb - his first really made me this year. I wish the and Travis Leka for Or season win Konawaena! James. While the ranks would is love young Mon volunteers Ka High Yearbooks on Sale Summer conditioning ongoing email kausports April. Gascon Seniors Shaylin Navarro, Koi, Olsen and Jenna ran an aloha lap Casey around the Kaila Phala less hook is that if ame protected sea creature such as the really made proud this year. I wish the seniors good luck in what they choose to do season win at Konawaena! While the ranks would love young volunteers to join, the departments are calling to any male or Ka High Yearbooks Sale High School and Pahalaon Elementary email kausports days through Fridays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 that aKau barbless and Jenna Gascon ran an lap around the Phala ball fields diamond on April 18.aloha Coach Donald Garo said monk seal or the green seain turtle isthey accidentally hooked, seniors good luck what choose to do after graduation. Garo said he looks toward calendar to join, the departments are calling to any male or female over the age of 18 to sign up. Volunteers Kau High School and Pahala Elementary yearbooks are still available for the following p.m. Contact Coach DuWayne Ke. Those tryball fields diamond onlearning April 18.season. Coach Donald Garo said Check out our Kamaaina Rates! This season was a good There many the chances of theseason hook falling out, their sur- circle hook is just after graduation. Garo said increasing he looks toward having a good next year. calendar female over the age of 18 to sign up. Volunteers yearbooks are still available for the following prices: $35 High school, $15 elementary/ need to be a U.S. citizen and have a valid drivers ing out can meet at the weight room at Ka successful in Check out our Kamaaina Rates!Visit the student @runbox.com. This season was a good learning season. There many young girls coming onto the team. The seniors really vival, is much greater. third advantage having a good A season next year. to using a barb- as middle prices: $35 High school, $15 elementary/ school. A New feature with this edition need to be a U.S. citizen and have a valid drivers license. At training sessions held the third High School. a fish as Visit the student @runbox.com. young girls stay coming onto through the team. The seniors really helped the team together their leadership. less hook is that it makes releasing a fish much easier. hooking middle school. A New feature by with this edition is the ReplayIt Time Capsule Jostens, license. At day training sessions held the run credit union Tuesday each month, potential canthird The of official of tryouts is applicants Monday, circle Ka Tennis at BIIFs helped the team stay together through their leadership. There will be less Reps struggle by the fisherman to remove a barbed is the ReplayIt Time Capsule by Jostens, free with every yearbook purchase. The run credit union of each month, potential applicants can Spring Football Starts May 13 meet other and learn information July Tuesday 22. In volunteers order to participate inmore tryouts and Ka Tennis Reps at BIIFs hook. About half At the BIIF tourney last month the High tennis the hook, creating less time for the fish toKa be out of the on the Kaù High free with every yearbook purchase. The schools Time Capsule at ReplayIt.com is a meet other volunteers learn information about what is involved. Spring Football May 13 Spring football trainingStarts will be held starting conditioning, students willand need a more current At the BIIF tourney last monthUribe-Bounos, the Ka High tennis the fishermen in team saw two winning rounds. Carlos water and increasing its chance of survival. on the Kaù High schools Time Capsule at ReplayIt.com supplementary feature that stores all photos is a about what is involved. Those interested in becoming a volunteer, can Spring football training will be held starting Monday, May 13 and will run until Friday, May 24. School Campus. physical and participation form. All student Ulua Chalteam saw two winning rounds. Carlos Uribe-Bounos, boys singles, won his first round, but was eliminated in And lastly, the use of the barbless hooks by fisher- the used supplementary feature that stores all photos or unused in the development of the interested in a volunteer, call theThose volunteer fire department atdirector 961one of can Practice Monday, May 13 and will run until May 24. the second happens after school from 2:30 Friday, p.m. - 5:30 School Campus. athletes will have to see thebecoming athletic used the boysasingles, won histhat first round, butboys was eliminated in round. William Mitchell, singles men sends clear message we are also concerned and lenge used or unused in the development of the school yearbook. With a yearbook purchase, call the volunteer fire department at 961one of p.m. Practice the Ka volunteer captains: Phala Ron Ebert, happens school from 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 player, at the Ka High after football field. Interested for concussion baseline testing during tryouts, barbless hook. yearbook. thebeat second round.in William also boys singles his opponent in the Mitchell, second round, but lost Supporter of Kaù responsible stakeholders fishery. school With a yearbook purchase, a ReplayIt Time Capsule code will be the Ka volunteerWade captains: Phala Ron Ebert, athletes 928-0027; Nlehu Baji, 929-9923; p.m. at reminded the Ka High football field. Interested are that they need a current physical A Proud Sponsor! Namohala said. A drawing at the weigh-in for the tournament player, beat his opponent in the second round, but lostissued his third. Boys first singles player Jemy-Ray Palancia of Kaù In the old days, circle hooks did not have barbs, yet Sports Supporter and the Kaù High a ReplayIt Time Capsule code will be netted a to allow students a chance to create their 928-0027; Nlehu Wade Baji, 929-9923; Discovery Harbour Terry James, 895-8133; and athletes are reminded that they needworkout a current physical A Proud Sponsor! to participate. Bring dress attire, T-shirt, Football coaches are head coach Kainoa winner for a trip to Las Vegas, and proceeds from event his third. Boys first singles player Jemy-Ray Palancia and girlsvery doubles teamin Romina Sembran and Marileah were effective catching fish, just ask your Sports and the Kaù High allow students a chance to create their own issued digital to yearbook to tell their unique story the of Torres, of Phala, joined up with his grandfather they School Credit Union. Discovery Harbour James, 895-8133; and Skyler Ocean View Mack Goddard, 939-7602. to participate. Bring dress attire, T-shirt, workout shorts, running shoes and cleats. Ke, defensive coach Brian Terry Dopp and offensive went to2012-13 the Boys & yearbook Girls Club. fisherman a of $50 and girls doubles team Romina Sembran and Marileah Lalin lost in the first The round of play.Marine Rodney Takaki to catch this record-breaking sailfish. father or grandfather. National Fisheries own digital to Each tell their uniquepaid story the school year. School Credit Union. Ocean shorts, running shoes and cleats. coach Greg View Rush. Mack Goddard, 939-7602. Photo by Lisa Edwards lost in theside-by-side first round of play. that proved entry fee. the 2012-13 school year. ServiceLalin has conducted research
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Stars over Ka - July 2013

Saturn presents itself in an excellent position for you to observe in early evening. It rises about 1:12 p.m. and sets about 12:48 a.m. on the date for which the chart is designed (the 15th of the month). But first, look westward, and you can glimpse Venus. Did I say glimpse? Man, that thing is brighter than any star (except the sun, the moon or any planet). You cant miss it! Controllers in air traffic control towers have even given it clearance to land, mistaking it for an airplane without functioning radios! How would they clear it, you might ask? By shining a bright green light toward it! There is news about the solar neighborhood in our corner of the galaxy. A pair of brown dwarf stars revolving around each other are less than seven light years away
by Lew Cook
gigantic collision with the earth and an asteroid/planet about the same size as Mars. This collision would not have allowed water to remain. It would have vaporized. Examination of moon rocks from our Apollo 15 and 17 missions over 40 years ago are still paying off in results! They showed that the water trapped in olivine mineral crystals have nearly the same ratio of deuterium (heavy hydrogen) to normal hydrogen as is found on Earth. This indicates a similar origin of the water on both the Earth and moon. All this water formed from carbon-containing asteroids/meteors, but dont think that theres any possibility of getting a drink from the rocks on the lunar surface. The percentage of water is too low about 1,000 parts per million. To get
The five closest stars to the solar system (except the sun and Barnards star). Alpha Centauri is a binary system, and Proxima Centauri is thought to be part of that system, too. This is a tiny part of the May star chart. Luhman 16 is not part of the Alpha Centauri system, but is a binary system, as well. For Barnards star, see the main chart.
from us, closer than any other stars except Proxima Centauri at 4.24 light years, Alpha Centauri at 4.37 light years from the sun, and Barnards Star six light years away. Luhman 16, as the star pair is called, is in the southern sky, in the constellation Vela, just west of the Southern Cross. We can see it from Ka, but only if it is clear, and only if youve got a big telescope with a good CCD camera and good infrared filters. In short, dont spend your time on this one. Rather, use your eyes looking for Proxima through the same telescope, or a slightly smaller one, or simply settle for second best (and brightest close star) Alpha Centauri, shown on the little chart. You can see it with your bare eyes. Look early in the evening. For Barnards star, shown on the main chart, look with a small telescope and a better, more detailed chart. The sunrise and sunset times in the table below remain boring since we had the solstice late last month. Remember what solstice means: Sol, our sun, stands still. Recent data has shown something that disputes a theory that has been prevalent for many years: that the moon formed from a
a quart of water, youd need to process a ton of rock. Youd probably die of thirst before you could process enough to survive. On the other hand, if you landed on the South Pole, you could ice skate around, and water would be abundant. How do you think that would be: easy or difficult? Youve got a big backpack, and your weight is distributed higher up than on Earth, but your weight is much less. And if you fall over, somebody is going to have to pull you up onto your feet, all the while not losing their balance on the slippery ice. Woe be unto you if both of you fall over! Date July 5 July 12 July 19 July 26 Sunrise Sunset 5:49 a.m. 7:04 p.m. 5:52 a.m. 7:03 p.m. 5:54 a.m. 7:02 p.m. 5:57 a.m. 7:00 p.m. July 7 July 15 July 22 July 29
How to use this map: Hold this map over your head so that the northern horizon points toward the north on the Earth. For best results, use a red flashlight to illuminate the map. Use this map at about 9:00 p.m. early in the month, 8:00 p.m. mid-month, and 7:00 p.m. late in the month. *Map provided by Bishop Museum Planetarium. Pre-recorded information: (808) 848-4136; Web site: www.bishopmuseum.org/planetarium. Podcast: feeds.feedburner.com/bishopmuseum; Email: Hokupaa@bishopmuseum.org
Moon Phases New Moon First Quarter Full Moon Last Quarter
VOLCANO New Hope Christian Fellowship . .............................................................................. 967-7129 Volcano Assembly of God...........................................................................................967-8191 Klauea Military Camp Chapel ....967-8333, Protestant - 9am Catholic - 11:15 am, Sundays
Guide to Ka Churches
PHALA River of Life Assembly of God................................................................................ 928-0608 Holy Rosary..................................................................................................................928-8208 Phala Bible Baptist Mission................................................................................. 928-8240 Phala Hongwanji........................................................................................................928-8254 Wood Valley Tibetan Buddhist Temple & Retreat.............................................928-8539 NLEHU Assembly of God.......................................................................................................... 929-7278 Iglesia Ni Cristo............................................................................................................. 929-9173 Jehovahs Witnesses................................................................................................. 929-7602 Kauahaao Church....................................................................................................... 929-9997 Latter Day Saints........................................................................................................ 929-7123 Light House Baptist..................................................................................................939-8536
Nlehu Hongwanji Buddhist Temple - 95-5693 Mamalahoa Hwy., Nlehu, Hi 96772 Sacred Heart................................................................................................................ 929-7474 United Methodist....................................................................................................... 929-9949 Christian Church Thy Word Ministry ......................................................................936-9114 Nhelu Hongwanji, Sundays 10 a.m.
OCEAN VIEW Kahuku UCC..................................................................................................................929-8630 Ocean View Baptist Church.....................................................................................430-8268 Worship Service: Sunday, 1 p.m. Ocean View Community Center. All are welcome! OV Evangelical Community Church....................................................................... 939-9089 St. Judes Episcopal................................................................................................... 939-7000 Divine Faith Ministries 929-8570 (non-denominational) meets Ocean View Community Center 10 am Sundays, Children, Youth, Bible Study. Call for more information . Church of Christ........................................................................................................... 928-0027 Back to the Bible! 9 am, Bible class studying Romans. Worship 10A.M. Expository lessons from N.T. Books
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AKP Plan, cont. from pg. 1 that the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract will create a direct economic benefit to the state and energy security, and is in line with the states energy policy. While there is a question of whether Ka farm land should be used for coffee, food crops and cattle production versus biofuel, the utilities stated, The AKP Biodiesel Supply Contracts use of local energy crops supports local agriculture, and is consistent with state policy. While there is a question of whether there would be an impact on the community should the refinery be built, coffee farm expansion curtailed, ranchers evicted and AKP unable to produce the promised biofuel, the utilities stated that the electric companies customers bear no financial risk if the Microwave Catalytic Depolymerization technology fails to produce biodiesel that meets the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contracts specifications. The utilities wrote about externalities, or positive and negative effects of the project. In evaluating the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract, the companies believe that the Commission should consider that the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract (1) is to serve Keahole Power Plant, which its primary purpose is to serve as a base load generating facility, (2) is for biodiesel manufactured within the state of Hawaii, creating a direct economic benefit to the state (e.g., increase in jobs and more revenue stream) in addition to energy security from locally produced feedstock, and (3) is in line with the states energy policy, which supports the use of biofuel, and will contribute to
lower greenhouse gas emissions. Regarding testimony submitted by Life of the Land about environmental concerns, the utilities contended that many of them would be more appropriately addressed in the projectpermitting process, or in a mandatory environmental impact statement of environmental assessment process, if so required. The utilities pointed to AKP having promised a voluntary environmental asAKP Plan, pg. 12
The Ka Calendar
Volume 11, Number 9
Paa Pono Milolii, Inc. a nonprofit 501(c)(3) dedicated to improving the lives of the residents of the native Hawaiian fishing village of Milolii, will receive a $140,000 grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Funding is for fiscal years 2013 and 2014 is for preserving culture and traditional fishing practices. Beginning next month, Paa Pono Milolii will roll out activities, workshops and enrichments for the Milolii community, overseen by Kaimi Kaupiko, a native resident of Milolii and graduate of the University of Hawaii at Mnoa Shilder
Paa Pono Milolii Offers July Lawaia Fishing Camp

School of Business. Programs will include traditional opelu fishing practices for which waters of Milolii are famous. The organization will sponsor spring, summer and fall Lawaia Fishing Camps. The first camp is July 10 13, and Ka youth are invited to apply, Kaupiko said. Another focus for the grant is reintroduction of hula and the Hawaiian language as well as restoration of the Milolii canoes the Hoomau and Malolo. Construction of a canoe hale adjacent to Milolii Communi-
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Throwing net is one of the activities at Miloliis youth camp this summer, which begins July 5. Photo by Kealii Kahele
Solar Hub Meets Ranchos Residents on 18 Lots Planned for PV

Solar Hub representatives met with from oil and said the purchase price will be the Hawaiian Ranchos residents at Ocean 23 cents per kilowatt hour. He said Solar View last month to answer questions about Hub is locked into a set price for 20 years, its planned photovoltaic installations on 18 which should help keep electric prices from empty houselots in the subdivision. Pat Shu- going higher. Shudak said, in addition to his project, dak, of Solar Hub, told residents that the state and the governor of Hawaii are committed about ten other solar projects are proposed to getting off of foreign oil. The premise is by developers mauka of Hwy 11 in Hawaii to use solar to keep electricity costs from Ocean View Estates. going higher, he said. He explained that the Public Utilities Commission and HECO started a feed-in tariff program, allotting 60 megawatts for solar developPUC 5238-C ers on Oahu, 10 megawatts on Maui and 10 megawatts on the Big Island. He said the Specializing In: utility will buy *Water *House Pads *Septic Systems the power for *Trenching *Rock Wall *Demo a cheaper price *Driveway *Lowboy *Dump Truck than the util*Coffee Farm *Bulldozing *Free Estimates ity can produce The lots that were purchased by Solar Hub required three-phase power to accommodate the solar project. What are you bringing to this community? asked one resident, contending that HELCO will not give the community cheaper electricity despite the solar project. Several talked about possible wear and tear on roads. One Solar Hub spokesman said the project would fund a new substation near the highway that will stabilize power. A resident responded that there has never been a problem with blackouts in Ranchos. You are turning our subdivisions into an industrial complex, said one person. Another said he preferred a responsible company like Solar Hub to come in and clean up lots and make nice landscaping over some uncared for lots where people raise dogs in Ranchos. Shudak said the solar lots would not be industrial eyesores. There would be one acre of solar panels on each three-acre lot surrounded by a security fence and landscaping. Solar Hub, pg. 12
ty Enrichment and Historical Center is also planned. Paa Pono Milolii, Inc. partners with Kua O Ka La Public Charter School, Hauoli Ka Manao Congregational Church, Kalanihale Educational nonprofit and Hooulu La Hui. Outside agencies include Conservation International, Alu Like Hoala Hou and Queen Liliuokalani Childrens Center. To sign up for camp and to learn more about the OHA Preserving Culture and Traditional Fishing Practice grant award for Paa Pono Milolii Inc., call Kaupiko at 937-1310.
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HELCO Comes to Ka with an Integrated Resources Plan for Future

HELCO came to Ka in June to go over its Integrated Resource Plan for the future which it will soon submit to the Public Utilities Commission. The meeting was poorly attended by local residents compared to the meeting late last year when residents asked numerous questions about the proposed ina Koa Pono refinery. According to plans presented to the public by HELCO, biofuel is one of the possible future sources of energy for the electric company.HELCO officials, including company president Jay Ignacio, talked about possibly using wood chips from existing eucalyptus plantations and other trees to feed its existing Puna electric plant that currently uses oil. Another possibility is the use of Liquid Natural Gas and HELCO is studying the cost of both along with the price to refit the power plant. The utility and its sister companies across the state are making plans to lower customer bills, create a clean energy future, modernize the grid and come up with fairness policies, utility company representatives said. Fairness involves such issues as which source of electricity should be purchased when too much is coming online for the AKP Plan, cont. from pg. 10 sessment, which is tentatively scheduled to include the following: Socioeconomic Impact Assessment, Archaeological Inventory Survey Plan, Cultural Impact Assessment, Flora & Faunal Biological Assessment and a Traffic Impact Assessment Report. Cecily Barnes, manager of Hawaiian Electric Fuels Department, wrote about potential positive and negative externalities. Benefits of locally produced biofuels include the creation of new agricultural and manufacturing jobs, a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, increased energy security and independence and the shifting of a portion of our significant expenditures on imported fossil fuels to locally-produced biofuel. There are a number of expected qualitative externalities or benefits which may serve to justify a potential AKP biodiesel price premium which is expected to diminish over time. Further movement to increase available biofuel produced within the state of Hawaii increases energy security and reduces reliance on imported fuel sources. With approval of the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract by the Commission, AKP will begin construction of its facility and begin more detailed work to develop its agricultural operations. AKP is planning to scale its project to produce much more biodiesel than will be sold to Hawaiian Electric under the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract. Therefore, not only will the power generation sector benefit from reducing its reliance on imported fuel, AKP expects to produce additional biodiesel volumes that can contribute to reducing reliance on imported fuels in other sectors of Hawaiis economy, thus keeping those expenditures within the states economy. Greenhouse gas emissions are proPage 12 July, 2013
load. For example, should all the power coming from existing windmills be purchased before taking the power produced by photovoltaic panels on homes? Under current pricing, the photovoltaic energy on homes is purchased at a higher price than alternatives like wind, hydroelectric and geother- HELCO president Jay Ignacio came to Ka last month with plans for the mal. Is it fair future. Photo by Julia Neal to turn down back into the system? more energy from those who have made HELCO engineer Ken Waltjen exlarge investments in wind, hydro, geotherplained that technologies are changing mal and even solar farms as more people very fast and the utility has to make plans install photovoltaics on their houses to feed jected to be significantly less when com- and the use of renewable energy are suppared to GHG emissions from conventional ported by the governor and Legislature. Further, although no calculations have been diesel production from crude oil. The use of locally produced feedstock done to evaluate the impact on petroleum developed with a strategic land manage- jobs that may result from biofuel substitument plan, coupled with an advanced bio- tion, because local biofuel production has conversion process, will serve to minimize a labor intensive agricultural component, it AKPs land footprint and GHG profile. could be assumed that barrel for barrel, loBecause the AKP project is a commercial cal biofuels could generate more jobs than scale agro-industrial project, it is expected the petroleum jobs that may potentially be to generate jobs in a number of sectors, displaced within the state of Hawaii. The utility companies testimony also primarily in agriculture. Launching the pointed out that the County of Hawaii AKP Project along with its agricultural and industrial infrastructure and logistics concludes that the AKP Biodiesel Supnetworks will help stimulate Hawaiis bio- ply Contract is not reasonable, and should fuel industry. A successful AKP Project is not be approved due to its excessive bioexpected to attract additional high-tech in- fuel price, long-term contract, unproven vestment in the advanced biofuel industry. technology, lack of due-diligence, and asThe companies believe there are po- sociated negative externalities, including tential positive and negative externalities crowding-out of better alternatives that associated with any new large-scale facil- could potentially lower the cost for HELCO ity/project. Potentially negative externali- customers in the future. Barnes responded to Hawaii Countys ties include: fuel spills or leaks associated with fuel storage or transportation of the concern that the project could crowd out biodiesel; social issues, such as traffic con- other future projects: It is the companies gestion; and, land use, such as roadway position that the AKP Biodiesel Supply damage and noise. However, the companies Contract will not impact the consideration have not quantified any negative externali- of any future renewable energy projects, ties, and it is difficult to determine the im- as the companies will still be required to look into other renewable energy projects pact, if any, they will have. It is also important to note that a posi- in meeting Renewable Portfolio Standards tive externality that impacts one group may goals, Barnes said. The companies expect create a negative externality for another to continue requiring liquid fossil fuel for group. For example, with the potential for the foreseeable future to operate generating volumes of biofuel displacing fossil fuel, units that provide baseload firm power, althere is a potential adverse effect on the beit potentially reduced aggregate volumes businesses and employment in the state that of liquid fossil fuel as more renewable enerrely on the importing and refining of petro- gies become available. The AKP Biodiesel leum products. However, it would be unfair Supply Contracts supply of a maximum of to place the burden of declining fossil fuel sixteen million gallons per year of biodiesel use in Hawaii on biofuel producers in the is only approximately four percent of the state that offer local economic growth and Hawaiian Electric Companies current total energy security, as energy independence liquid fuel consumption. Thus, the compawww.kaucalendar.com www.kaunewsbriefs.blogspot.com
for the future that are flexible. Action plans will be made every three years and updated constantly, he said. The last Integrated Resource Plan for the electric companies was completed in 1998. Will Rolston, the countys energy coordinator, urged the public to weigh in on the planning and other utility issues on the PUC website by reading the documents and sending in comments to be posted in the official docket. Open dockets include ina Koa Pono and the planning for the utility companys future. Plans being made by HELCO include upgrading the hydroelectric plants on Wailuku River, decommissioning the Shipman electric plants Three and Four in Hilo, which are now on standby, and completing the review of proposals for independent energy producers to provide more geothermal for the grid. HELCO also plans to further study waste-to-energy projects and will confer with the county, which has also shown interest in making energy from waste that comes from households, businesses and other sources. To read HELCO and HECO planning documents, see irpie.com. nies do not view the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract as a commitment that would preclude opportunities to implement new power production technologies over the term of the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract, as it is expected that some portion of the Hawaiian Electric Companies power generation will continue to require liquid fuel during the next twenty years. Further, while there are also a number of other advanced biofuel technologies under development, the AKP biodiesel price is competitive with commercially available biodiesel. It is also worth noting that one of the Consumer Advocates witnesses, Mr. Hornby, agrees that the companies will continue to have the flexibility to acquire additional cost-effective resources in the future, after the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract is entered into. HELCO will likely be able to utilize both new biofuel and geothermalderived resources, and should HELCO find new cost-effective renewable resources that are sufficient to displace its need for the AKP biodiesel in the future, Hawaiian Electric has ample ability to consume the AKP biodiesel on Oahu. The utilities stated that the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract is a critical part of a new chapter in the energy and agriculture industries in Hawaii. The AKP Biodiesel AKP Plan, pg. 13 Solar Hub, cont. from pg. 11 One resident asked whether the Solar Hub project would preclude him from having his own feed-in tariff program in Ranchos. Shudak said he was told that the improvements to the electric grid brought in by the project should make it easier for residents to install their own. HELCO is still negotiating with Solar Hub, which will be required to build a new substation for HELCO, Shudak said.
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Keeping Healthy in Ka
Volume 11, Number 9
Reservists Bring Tropic Care to Help the People of Ka

Tropic Care 2013 brought 75 military reservists and other health care professionals to Ka last month to provide free medical care open to the public. Air Force, Army and Navy reserve units were comprised of health care, administrative and logistics professionals from all over the country, including Puerto Rico. The two clinics lasted for more than a week and were held at Ka High & Phala Elementary School and Ocean View Community Center. The project was an exercise of the Department of Defenses Innovative Readiness Training program, which challenges reservists to plan and implement rapid mobilizations to distant and unfamiliar areas. Health care services provided free of charge included physical exams, dentistry, optometry (exams and glasses), medication review and provision of some medication, and nutrition education. Tropic Care used sophisticated medical equipment for testing and offered dental procedures from filling cavities to extractions. Free glasses were offered to those who needed them after an eye check. Patients were seen on a first-come, first-served basis. In addition to medical services, residents living off the grid and using a generator for power had access to service members specializing in mechanics, who worked on any systems that needed attention. During a tour of one of the Tropic Care locations in Hawaii, U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard received a briefing on the program from Air Force Reserves Col. Jerry Arends. Access to quality health care can be a challenge for those in our rural and underserved communities, Gabbard said. I know everyone
A Journal of Good Health, Food and Fitness
July, 2013
An optometrist from Auburn, California checks Auntie Kaiwi Perkins.
Dr. Larry Derbes checks Minda Brown at a free heart screening by Hawaii Island Cardiovascular, Inc. Photos by Julia Neal
Ka Coffee Mill and Olson Trust joined in the effort last month to raise money for more new physicians taking up practice on the island. Amery Silva and Phyllis Segawa from Ka Coffee Mill manned a booth at the first annual Hilo Brewfest held at Wainaku Center on the shores of Hilo Bay. The event, at $40 a ticket, sold out and raised more than $40,000 for Hilo Medical Center Founda- Ka Coffee Mill staffjoined Edmund C. Olson at his Wainaku tion, which is helping to draw doc- Center for thefirst annual Hilo Brewfest, raising money for new tors to the island by helping to pay physicians taking up practice on the island. Photo by Julia Neal AKP Plan, cont. from pg. 12 Supply Contract will provide HELCO with between 14 million to 16 million gallons of biodiesel per year for 20 years, which is intended for use at HELCOs Keahole Power Plant. As discussed in further detail below, the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract will also benefit Hawaiian Electric, due to its Renewable Portfolio Standards contribution.
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Olson Trust Helps Raise Money to Attract Physicians

for their medical school expenses. The fundraiser was sponsored by Hilo Rotary Club, and Edmund C. Olson Trust donated the grounds of Wainaku Center. Many of those who attended said they had never been able to visit Wainaku Center during the time after the old C. Brewer sugar building was renovated and used as the companys headquarters for land sales. Ed Olson said he bought the building and has been renovating it for community, family, corporate and visitor events and tours as well as weddings.
appreciates the extra help being offered at no cost thanks to the Army, Air Reserves, and
Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. Xochitl Amador Aznar, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, treats dental patients in Phala at no charge as team member of Tropic Care.
the National Guard. The Hawaii Health Connector joined
Tropic Care during their time in Ka to help individuals obtain health insurance, as required by new federal law, and help locate appropriate programs for them. For two days, Dr. Larry Derbes, MD, FACC, a Waimea cardiologist, and Nathan Zilz, MD, PhD, a Hilo cardiologist, sponsored by Hawaii Island Cardiovascular, Inc., offered free EKGs and echocardiograms at Ka High School inside HMSAs Kaa Hoola rural healthcare van. Mary Stancill said the nonprofit, which she directs, seeks to improve heart health on the Big Island, where there are more cardiac problems than among the state population overall. The team also offered the all-in-one free immunization for tetanus, whooping cough and diphtheria and finger prick preliminary blood screening for diabetes as well as blood oxygen screening. As a thank you for the free services, several members of the Hawaiian Civic Club of Ka held a weaving workshop for the Tropic Care military team at OVCA. Phala Plantation Cottages opened the Plantation House for a farewell party, and Ka Coffee Mill hosted the reservists. Hannah Uribes hlau entertained the Tropic Care military reservist group at OVCA with a hula performance and came to Phala for an aloha party before the troops left Ka. Other collaborating community partners that helped bring this service to Ka are: Hawaii Department of Education, Ocean View Family Health Center, Hui Mlama Ola Na Oiwi, Bay Clinic, Hawaii Island Community Lung Assessment Science Studies, Ocean View Community Association, Kona Community Hospital, Hawaii Police Department, Hawaii National Guards Youth Challenge Academy, Ka Hospital, Pacific Quest and the Veterans Administration.
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As recognized in Gov. Abercrombies New Day plan, Hawaiis most important economic enterprise right now is to pursue energy independence. The companies understand and support the significance of this vision and recognize the many important benefits of locally produced biofuels, including: Creating new jobs in renewable fuel technology and agriculture;
Retaining a large portion of the billions of dollars that are now spent on imported oil and reinvesting those dollars here in Hawaii; increasing Hawaiis energy security and energy independence by having a local renewable source of fuels; Converting fallow land for production of energy crops and invigorating Hawaiis agriculture industry; supporting the states AKP Plan, pg. 15
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pany, LLC is an affiliate of Aqua Hospitality, a Hawaii-based management company founded in 2001 with contemporary properties on Oahu, Maui, Kauai, Molokai, Lnai and Hawaii Island, the statement said. Volcano House is part of Aquas Monogram Hotel Collection. Aqua Hospitality provides fullservice management including sales, marketing, Internet distribution, individualized branding, reservations, as well as revenue management to maximize profitability. For reservations, call 808-441-7750 or 1-866-536-7972. See hawaiivolcanohouse.com andalso aquahospitality.com.
Volcano House officially reopened in June, with the first guests celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary, according to a press release from Aqua Hospitality. Volcano House general manager Rudy Fao said that Anette and Joseph Hillring, of Tampa, Fla., booked two nights and were also looking forward to hiking in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. The statement from Aqua said that Volcano House enjoys a unique location on the edge of Halemaumau Crater within Hawaii Volcanoes National Park designated an International Biosphere Reserve (1980) and a UNESCO World Heritage Site (1987). The restored Volcano House offers 33 historic guest rooms, The Rim restaurant, Uncle Georges Lounge and two gift shops. Ten newly refurbished camper cabins in nearby Nmakanipaio Campground are also part of the property. Historic Volcano House is Hawaiis oldest hotel, welcoming visitors since 1877. The hotel in use today was built in 1941 and expanded in 1961. Volcano House is managed by Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Company, LLC and operates under contract with the National Park Service. Hawaii Volcanoes Lodge Com-
Volcano House Reopens Under Aqua Hospitalitys Management
Tom Peek, author pendent Book Publishof Daughters Of Fire, ers Association, the largpicked up his silver prize est not-for-profit trade in the Benjamin Franklin group in the U.S. book Book Awards in late May industry. at the Marriott Marquis Peek, a Volcano Hotel on Times Square in resident wearing maile New York. His debut novand kukui lei, also repel takes up resented Hawaii at the resort delargest book confab in velopment the United States. Book politics, Expo America takes the Hawaiplace annually at the Tom Peek, of Volcano, picked up ian mafia, his silver Benjamin Franklin Book Jacob K. Javits ConvenHawaiian tion Center in New York, Award in New York. Photo by Julia Neal where Peek signed copies gods, values and spirituality, as well and talked to book buyers, distributors and Design your own adventure as earth and sky science on other authors. Publisher is Koa Books. See in & around Hawaii Volcanoes National Park the ever-looming active vol- daughtersoffire.com. canoes. It is also a romance Create a custom-designed field trip for your and murder mystery. Ka small or large group. Perfect for families, hui, senior & school groups, reunions & more! places in the novel include Ka youth are invited to sign up for Volcano, Kappala, Phala Volcano Art Centers Likolehua Summer From geology to botany, culture & archeology to and Punaluu. Art Camp The Motion of the Ocean. The photography, you choose the focus, time & place. The award for Popular two-week camp is held Monday through www.fhvnp.org 985-7373 Fiction comes from the Inde- Friday during the weeks of July 8 and 15,
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Volcano House general manager Rudy Fao, at left, reported that Anette and Joseph Hillring, of Florida, were the hotels first guests. Photo from Volcano House
Volcano Hosts Parade, Festival on July Fourth

Volcano Villages Fourth of July festivities take place on Thursday, July 4. The parade starts at 9 a.m. at the post office. To join the parade, contact Jim Mitchell at 253441-0863 or Sher Glass at 967-8553. Festivities continue at Cooper Center on Wright Road, with craft and food booths, entertainment, a silent auction and games for children. For craft or food booths, contact Barbara Toles at 769-3903 or Donna Stickel at 985-7140. To sign up to perform during the festivities, call Kathy Baybayan at 982-7387. Friends of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park will once again hold their fundraiser silent auction. Donations are accepted at 985-7373. Volunteers who would like to help with the keiki games can contact Mary Brewer at 985-9595.
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energy & sustainability in ka

Gov. Neil Abercrombie has signed a bill reducing some of the regulatory requirements for small-scale beekeepers. SB482, enacted as Act 131, clarifies the maximum number of gallons of honey that can be sold by a certified honey house or food-processing establishment without obtaining a permit from the state Department of Health. The measure also exempts from permit requirement sales of honey directly to retail stores that, in turn, sell the honey directly to consumers. In addition, the act provides for consumer protections by requiring honey producers to include appropriate labeling of each container of honey, take a food safety class and make records available to DOH. We must encourage beekeeping operations of all sizes to ensure that honey-
New Law Reduces Small-Scale Beekeeper Regulations

bee stocks thrive in both managed apiaries and the wild, especially as bee populations have declined due to disease and invasive predators, Abercrombie said. SB482 will make beekeeping more financially viable for beekeepers to legally extract, bottle and sell honey by minimizing unnecessary administrative and bureaucratic requirements in ways that will not affect public safety. Hawaii Board of Agriculture chairperson Russell Kokubun said,Many small beekeepers have been unable to successfully navigate current regulatory hurdles required to operate a certified food-processing establishment on their own premises for the extraction and bottling of honey, which has resulting in many giving up beekeeping entirely. SB482 provides needed clarification to state law and greater flexibility to the people of Hawaii but also the animals that live here as well. Report all seal sightings to NOAAs Monk Seal Sighting Line at 808-9870765.The survival of every seal is important for the survival of the entire species, Viezbicke said. Thank you for helping save one of Hawaiis endangered species. Hawaiis honeybee farmers as not only a growing facet of our local agriculture industry but also a fundamental part of the long-term sustainability of the industry and the protection of our native habitats. AKP Plan, cont. from pg. 13 goal of diversifying Hawaiis economy by encouraging the development of local agriculture; Reducing greenhouse gas emissions; utilizing existing power generation infrastructure to provide clean electricity; and Although the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract sets forth contractual obligations for HELCO to purchase a minimum volume of 16 million gallons of biodiesel, it also provides AKP with the flexibility to adjust and set the volume amount in the early stage of the AKP Biodiesel Supply Contract, in the range of 14 to 16 million gallons, based on actual feedstock and biodiesel production yields, providing a local, renewable energy alternative for fossil fuels used for marine, land and aviation transportation, which represents two-thirds of the fossil fuel use in the state. The electric companies also put forth that they recognize that it is necessary to advance renewable energy in a thoughtful and deliberate manner. The companies believe that they and Hawaii need to be at the forefront of renewable energy efforts in order to sustain Hawaii for future generations. This and other testimony is available at puc.hawaii.gov. Docket number is 2012-0185.
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Monk Seal, cont. from pg. 1 and these interactions may cause him to lose his wild tendencies and severely lessen his chances of surviving in the wild. We have had to move two pups off Hawaii island due to human interaction problems, including the first pup born in the area over 10 years ago. Viezbicke expects the pup to expand his range as his confidence grows. Most of the seals born on Hawaii Island remain on the island, but as they get older, they expand their range to all of Hawaii island and possibly other islands, he said. Viezbicke offered guidelines to help this and other monk seals to stay alive and wild: maintain a distance of at least 150 feet from the seal; if the seal approaches, ignore it and quickly move away or exit the water; do not make eye contact with the seal or try to get its attention with loud noises; do not feed the seal. Viezbicke commended Hawaii Wildlife Fundsvolunteer efforts in cleaning up the Ka Coast and keeping it as clean as possibleso that it can be used not only by
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The Good News of Ka, Hawaii

Lehman to Take Control of Ka Coffee Lands & Waikapuna

Monk Seal Weaned on the Ka Coast

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The Good News of Ka, Hawaii

Longs Drugs Expected to Open in Phala July 15

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The Good News of Ka, Hawaii

Ulua Challenge Brings Credibility to Fishing with Barbless Hooks

Ka All-Stars Fly to Compete on Oahu

Independence Day Rodeo Set for July 6 & 7

Boys Volleyball Fri, Boys May 3, Volleyball BIIF Semi-finals

OV Summer Fun through July 19

Aikido Comes to Phala

M-F, 2-4 p.m. M-F, 2-4 p.m.

More Players Needed for Fall Ka Football

Congratulations Congratulations We now work on Hybrids! We now work on Hybrids!

TEX PAHALA 928-8200 TEX PAHALA 928-8200

Support the Ka`u High Sports and

P.O. Box 130 P.O. Box 130 Pahala, HI Pahala, HI

Stars over Ka - July 2013

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Page 10 July, 2013

Volume 11, Number 9

Paa Pono Milolii Offers July Lawaia Fishing Camp

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Solar Hub Meets Ranchos Residents on 18 Lots Planned for PV

NEED WATER? WE DO WATER HAULING

c. n I t r 6 a 6 6 C 9 U Hours t 929 n i o 7:30 5:00, M F P h t Sat. 8:00 12:00, Closed Sun. u So

Construction Equipment Rental