Ka`u News Briefs Nov. 20, 2010

Jamae Kawauchi

NA`ALEHU NATIVE JAMAE KAWAUCHI has been nominated to become County Clerk for Hawai`i Island. She is the daughter of David Kawauchi, a retired police officer, and Jamie Kawauchi, who is retired from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs.
     Jamae is a graduate of Kamehameha Schools and University of Hawai`i Richardson School of Law. She is a former Harvard University fellow and served as assistant director of Harvard Medical School’s Center of Excellence in Minority Health and Health Disparities. She is a former president of the County of Hawai`i Bar Association. The 37-year-old is a land use, business and civil attorney who worked with Carlsmith Ball and Tsukazaki, Yeh and Moore and has her own law practice.
     Kawauchi recently served on the County Charter Commission, which came up with numerous amendments that were approved in the general election in November.
     Kawauchi has support from both Mayor Billy Kenoi and the incoming County Council. The council is expected to confirm her after the swearing in on Dec. 6.

THE NEW TEMPORARY RUBBISH transfer station in Ocean View is open for household trash beginning today from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the county Kahuku Park. The location for the bin is on Paradise Circle Makai, and the hours are every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The county will have an attendant on duty to accept only household rubbish in plastic bags. Commercial rubbish, metals or white goods such as washers, dryers, and refrigerators will be turned away. Recyclables are accepted at Wai`ohinu. Any questions? Call Environmental Management at 961-8083, or see http://www.hawaiizerowaste.org.

Deanna Hartynyk and Teresa Alderdyce
with items for foster care children.

DONATIONS CAN BE MADE TO foster care children. New duffel bags, blankets, and Teddy bears are among the items being collected for care packages that will be given to Kaʻū children making the move to foster care. Teresa Alderdyce, of Mark Twain, is spearheading the effort. Three to five children go into foster care in Kaʻū each month, said Deanna Hartynyk, Family and Adult Services Case Manager. Anyone wanting to make a donation for foster care packages can contact Teresa Alderdyce at 929-9611 ext. 10, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wild turkey hen

HUNTERS ARE REMINDED that the season is open for game birds on Saturdays, Sundays and state holidays on public lands where the hunting is approved. The season lasts through the third Sunday in January. Hunting is allowed on Wednesdays and Thursdays on land managed by cooperators. There are limits on the number of game birds that can be taken. They include pheasants, quails, partridges, francolins, sandgrouse, doves, turkeys and peafowl. Licenses can be purchased online with a credit card or at the state Department of Forestry and Wildlife office in Hilo and Kamuela and at The Nature Conservancy office on Highway 11 in Na`alehu.




PRINTMAKER AND ILLUSTRATOR Dietrich Varez and author David Kawika Eyre are among dozens of Hawai`i artists and artisans who help the Volcano Art Center kick off the holiday season at its annual Christmas in the Country celebration today and tomorrow, and then over the Thanksgiving weekend from Friday through Sunday, Nov. 26-28.

ST. JUDE EPISCOPAL CHURCH in Ocean View is hosting its second annual Plant, Craft and Ye Olde Bake Sale today until 1 p.m.

Makana

MAKANA PERFORMS tomorrow, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. at Kilauea Military Camp Theater. Call 967-8222 for concert and season tickets. Upcoming artists include the Honolulu Brass on December 12, HAPA on Dec. 18 and Honolulu Jazz Quartet, Jeff Peterson and Spring Wind Quintet in early 2011. 

A SLACK KEY WORKSHOP WITH MAKANA will be held Monday, Nov. 22 at he Volcano Art Center Niaulani campus. Call 967-8222.

THE ANNUAL RUBBER BAND TURKEY SHOOT will be held next Tuesday, November 23 at Pahala Community Center from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Everyone of any age is invited to compete and win prizes. Call Nona Makuakane at Department of Parks & Recreation at 928-3102.

THANKSGIVING DINNER will be served at Ocean View Community Center this coming Thursday, Nov. 25 at noon.

THE DISCOVERY HARBOUR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION hosts its third annual Thanksgiving Day feast at 3 p.m. $10 includes turkey, trimmings, dessert and beverage. Children under 12 are free. All proceeds go to the Family Support Services of West Hawai`i Emergency Food Pantry in Na`alehu. Limited to 70 diners; please RSVP in advance.