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UH Hilo College of Arts and Sciences Announces its Spring 2013 Dean’s List recipients
Posted on May 17, 2013 by Damon
The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo announces its Spring 2013 Dean’s List recipients:
Shannon Abarra, Leilani Maijastina Abaya, Richard Makaala Muraoka Abbley, Maeva Accart, BJ Isaac Pacupac Acosta, Samantha Starr Acosta, Melissa Ellen Adams, Jazlyn Aurora JoAnn Afusia, Jamaica Paz Sicat Agustin, Eric James Akerman, Alston Alika Albarado, Maureen Lucy Allison, Jenna Kuuolenalani Almarza, Heather Lov Anderson, Janelle Marie Andres, Anshuka Anshuka, Brandi J. Antonio, Krista Natsuko Aoki, Zion Makanalani Apao, Shanley Apele, Travis Roy Apple, Whiteeagle Arai, Joshua King Seong Haruo Araki-Kwee, Justin King Shan Tooru Araki-Kwee, Megan Lilinoe Araujo, Keanu Makana O Ke Akua Arke, Shawn Eugene Asistin, Janelle R. Au, Jolie Hisako Au, Sanoe M.K. Awai, Marta I. Azzollini, Rosanna R. Badua, Paul Jacob Barch, Ahnesty Mo’ilani’okamakani Barrozo, Heather Kayleen Bartlett, Paul Sloane Batausa, Robin K. Belcher, Peter Charles Bennett, Lars Arthur Bergstrom, Jacob Kaunahi Bernabe, Justin Takeo Bisel, Aaron James Bishop, Carolyn Irene Blind, Kyra Lynn Blue, Stephen Elias Bond, Lori Diane Bothwell, Brenna Katherine Bourque, Brittany Nicole Boyd, Reitchel Navarra Boyd. Michael Joseph Bradley, Anashe Brooks, Eleanor Lorraine Brown, Leena Brown, Stephen Michael Brown, Benjamin Garrett Browning, Kevin Alexander Bruce, Kristen Cara Brunell, Ashley Dawn Buasriyottiya, Josephine Malia Buck, Chase Jameson Buffam, Jenna Lee Burns, Spencer Darren Kaimalie Cabral, Dawn Akiko Kananiokapuamaeole Cabreros, Bronya Anuhea Cacal, Goody Butay Cacal, Sabine Chiemi Callarec, Malia Rose Kimiko Callo, Nicole Marie Calsbeek, Vada Grace Cambio, Britney Rose Carey, Sean Leo Carlos, Loren Leilani Case, Christina Noel Cauley, Jaeeun Cha, Amy Kaakim Chang, Andy Chang, Silas Chapman, Matt Chen, Kealii Andrew Cho, Min Ji Cho, Autumn Tehani Uakoko Chong, Brandon Lee Chun, Kobie Lehua Clarke, Connor Joaquin Clay, Gregory James Cleary, William Berkeley Cleary, Joyce M.K. Close, Kayleigh Loleka Concepcion, Nicole C. Conley, Michael Eugene Cook, Taylor Alexandra Coons, Renee Lynn Corpuz, Robin Marie Correa, Elyssa Rae-Ann Correia, Allyssa Shawna Noelani Cortez, Sean Fumio Costales, Nicole A. Cowan, Angel Lee Cruz, Jai Akualani Crystal, Nicholas Logan D’Amico, Ida Kristin Danielsen, Ida Pelihda David, Renee I. David, Jaylyn Lokelani Davis, Dwane J. Deem, Brandi N. A. L. Dela Cruz, Randy William Dellinger, Amber D. Demler, Marley M.K. Depew, Angelina Diep, Stacie Emiko Doi, Amelia Rivkah Dolgin, Noah Patterson Dolim, Ryan S. Domingo, Tiare N. Doria, Pedro Dos Santos, James Kenneth Drescher, Kaylie Lynn Drew, Alejandra Evajean Duarte, Melanie Leila Dudley, Julie Padua Duhaylongsod, Louise Marie Economy, Chad Richard Engevold, Jordan Kainoa Enos, Danielle Kanani Enright, Brianna K. Enriquez-Cabalis, Tiffany Marie Epping, Tiffany Grace Erickson, Melanie Guittap Fermin, Emily Fernandes, Erik Daniel Ferreira, Nicholas Iokua Ferreira, Chelsea K. Field, Doug Walter Fitzpatrick, Kelly Odell Fitzpatrick, Katherine Anne Foerster, Scheherazade Alexandra Folley-Regusters, Amber Marie Forrestal, Ella Rose Fregeau Olmstead, Cory Aikau French, Joshua Allen Fuentes, Samantha Kahealani Fuhrmann-Blyth, Kaitlyn Akemi Fujii, Kendra Akemi Fujioka, Ashley Ayaka Fukuchi, Christopher James Fukumoto, Tyson Kaniela Fukuyama, Naomi Sison Gagabi, Brooke Mary Gagnon, Heather Lynn Gallahorn, Brian Alberto Galvez, Dayna Lynn Pu’unani Ganigan, Jeremy Ramos Ganir, Todd Simon Taylor Gardner, Ashley Christina Garnett, Shannon Blake Garnett, Stephanie Makaleka Gayle, Kawaikapuokalani W. Genovia, David Timothy Gentry, Alex C. M. Gerken, Hattie Le`a Gerrish, Sha de Glessner, Joseph Daniel Gomez, Makalele Alegra Gorsich, Renee Kathleen Graber, Lauren K.A.H. Grace-Finley, Rebecca Leigh Green, Sarah Ashley Green, Rachel Grace Greenbach, Emily Greene, Kylie Judith Grogg, Stine Marie Gundersen, Gabrielle Lacuesta Gutierrez, Brittany Krystal Hale, Tamara Kuulei Halliwell, Kayla H. Hamel, Soyoung Han, Jamaica Ann Hancock, Dustin Wayne Hanson, Christopher L. Hardy, Margaret Alyse Harris, Amy Frances Harrison, Courtney Ann Hideko Harrison, Ganga Devi Harrison, Vrindavan Harrison, Rose Sierra Hart, Rachel Ann Hazeltine, Tazialynn Leilani Hegarty, Britta Lena Helzberg, Ryan Barton Henderson, Karl Robert Hennen, Randi Keala Henriques, Hannah Ciera Henry, Sophia Hernz, Alexandria Aspen Herring, Noriko Hida, Ryan Alton Higa, Iris Hsing Mei Hirayama, Rya Catherine Horne, Neeley Jo Horton, Asia Carolynne Howe, Shayna Y. P. S. Hu, Molly Ann Huff, Kai Aaron Igarashi, Kadi Mie Igawa, Allena Yukiye Ikehara, Natalie Kawehiuilani Ilaban, Kana Inoue, Carrie Ga lai Ip, Kelsey Kazuyuki Ito, Linda Gabriela Ixtupe, Aimehio Vez Iyeke, Jessica Jacobs, Astrid Mafina Johansson, Annalise John, Liv Monique Johnson, Kaycie Chiemi Jyo, Jarin S. Kadooka, Shaylyn Pohaikealoha Kahawai, Ayaka Kajiura, Ashlee Keolalaulani Kalauli, Bree Kealaonaonaokanoelani Emi Kalima, Kaiulani Kamelakeonaonamaikalani Kamau, Halena Kailiehu Kapuni-Reynolds, Alyssa Ann Terra Kartheiser, Jonathan Hiroshi Kataoka, Nellie Kati, Lilinoe Yael B. Kauahikaua, Tori Sachie Kaya, Josh Leo Kedzior, Sarah Leialoha Kekauoha, Jessica Ann Kennedy, Sean Stephen Kenny, Serina Haleakakaneaumoana Kiili, Peter Allen Kim, Soyeon Kim, Yong Hoon Kim, Kristy Kathleen Michiko Kimura, Taylor Alexander Kinsey, Ronald Paul Kittle, Ku’upuamae’ole Kacie Chiyeko Kiyuna, Dania-Maria Elena Klink, Christopher Zdenek Kluzak, Andrew Emery Knight, Laura Jean Knight, Katrina A. Knowlton, Aisha-Rae Noelani Kobayashi, Evelina Kocharov, Kelly Joseph Kofalt, Ericksen Lloyd Kohatsu, Leina Konashi, Daniel Jacob Konkler, Devin C. Konkler, Keisha Kehaulani Reiko Kotake, Johann Wei-Xin Kuipers, Lauren Imi Kunishige, Jannicke Kuvas, Daniel Scott Kvale, Shuk Ping Kwok, Sophia Anne Laderman, Jenna Rose Lahousse, Franchael K. Laimana, Amy Gaylene Landers, Alastair Joel Lavin, Naomi Lynne Lawrence, Tynan Cody Lazarus, Jailyn Mei Lazo, Jennifer LeFevre, Saerom Lee, Ronaivit Vaisuatoto Leiato, Harrison K. Leite, Samelda Neimon Leon, Jon-Pierre Leone, Keola Ha Limkin, Moressa Naomi Summer Lindsey, Sean Eloaamaikamaluhia Lindsey, Hannah Ida Lipman, Brent Koji Llaneza, Olivia Lauren Long, Hannah K. C. P. Loo, Christina Marie Love, Michael Ryan Lovell, Alyssa Kealohi Loving, Marissa Kawehi Loving, Zorba Lozano, Drew Lubiniecki, Blaine C. M. Luiz, Jacob Keith Luna, Kristy L. Lungo, Sean Christopher Luscombe, Alayna Rachelle Leilani Machacek, Ashley Noel Mahlstedt, Ian Tadashi Makida, Kate Manzano Malasig, Kaela Kala’i Maluo, Alexandra Nicole Marin, Jonathan Drew Kele Marshall, Leif Alexander Marz, Sarah Borje Marzan, Malia Victoria Masicampo, Anna Claire Masuda, Evan Seki Matsuyama, Kristen Renee Mattos, Mathew Robert Mauldin, Joseph Edward Maxwell, Nathan Mays, Leslie Lehuanani McClung, Normandy McConaugh ey, Meghan Renee Meier McGrath, Kevin Alan McKay, Megan Theresa U. Medeiros, Angelo Alcino Menezes Guterres Aparicio, Mary Katherine Metchnek, McKayla Faith Meyer, CoraLee Cassie Michaud, Garrett Franklin Micheels, Chad Ethan Miguel-Harris, Bryce Evan Miles-Leighton, Thane Bryan Milhoan, Lilia Ivanova Misheva, Kelly Kiyomi Miyamoto, Sandy Haunani Miyasato, Erin Lin Sachiko Miyashiro, Bryson Shizuo Miyose, Norman Zuniga Mogote, Jonah Laa Kaohu Molina, Sherise-Charity M. Moniz, Austin Willard Moore, Hannah Moore, Erika Morihiro, Jacob Dee Moser, Tierra Ann Moses, Lauryn Pualeihana Mary Mow, Darcy Leigh Mulligan, Koran Nichole Munafo, Kiel Andre Myers, Sui Nagata, Camie Chiharu Nakagawa, Courtney Hiroko Nakahara, Richard Toshi Nakamura, Ryan William Nakamura, Tory Mikio Nakamura, Kerri Mika Nakatsu, Remi Nakaza, Robynn Ailynn Ines Namnama, Kirstie Kanoelani Akemi Naone, Allyssa Leilani Nau, Courtney Anne Nelson, Kara Marie Nelson, Jaysen Christopher Niedermeyer, Scott Laurence Nielsen, Anela Lani Nishimoto, Chloe Y. K. Nishioka, Keenan Kalama Riki Nishioka, Nicole Chelsea Jean Nonies, Jerusha Mary Nosek, Rachel Notturno, Arren Sebastian Marie Nunez, Steven Mitsuaki Ogi, Crysta Lani Okabe, Kira Miyuki Okamoto, Michelle Michie Okamoto, Zechary Palaina Okamoto, Catherine Ann Olson, Malia Jean Olson, Amanda Orcutt, Christopher Jason Orcutt, Mari Carmen Ortega, Mari Brittany Oshiro, Chelsa Ota-Van Scyoc, Carli Leiana Owan, Samantha Renee Oxley, Aimee Lynn Leinaala Pacheco, Cheynielle Minoakalani Pacheco, Ciera Moanilehua Pagud, Nicolette Paige, Fagalima Lenell Paleafei, Samantha Marie Palmer, Bronson Paul Amio Palupe, Jannah Gaile Pante, Pauleen Shiloh Pante, Hee Joon Park, Wonho Park, Mariah Clavela Partida, Kristine Pasek, Kara Lianne Paulachak, Kristin M. Pedersen, Brian Daniel Pedro, Jessica Marie Penaranda, Brandon Perea, Rheanna Ariel Perez, Daniel James Perry, Forrest Swienckowski Petersen, Sharon Ann Petrosky, Shelley M. Phu, Malina Erin Piatt, Kaylie Renee Pickup, Bryce Matthew Pierson, Craig R. Pinkney, Hye Jin Piper, Robert Michel Pipes, Tara Applinario Pipes, Ritsuko Poerstel, Margot Ying-Hui Pontius, Arwen May Potochney, Zachary Alan Pratt, Stevan Premovic, Michael Robert Purvis, Dannielle Janine Putney, Nathaniel Nien-Cheng Quan, Willyann Kehaulani Quanan, Kori Gaila Quander, Sherri-Ann K. Quinn, Hye Jin Ra, Laurel Rain, Mark Joshua Paraggua Ramones, Justin Lopez Ramos, Micah Rhobelyn Tunac Ramos, Priya Marie Rashid, Lisa Michelle Ray, Travis Alan Reardon, Robyn Christine Rector, Maricel Masing Reid, Charlotte Rich, Chelsey Kristin Rickert, Kanani Cherise Rivera, Koa Henry Damien Rodrigues, Rebecca Marie Rogers, Saul David Rollason, Gerry Abergido Romero, Kainoa Kamakani Rosa, Kevin Lewis Rose, Malaika Amani Ross, Kyle Royce, Richard Casper Rudolph, Ardena M. J. Saarinen, Christa Nicole Sadler, Michael Anthony Sado, Julie Anne Garo Sagabaen, Philip Mau Sakaba, Francis Elliott Sakai-Kawada, Jade Wun Salvador, Megan Sue Santos, Teresinha Santos Da Costa , Alyssa Mayumi Sato, Zutchill Dingle Sato, Neil David Scheibelhut, Krystal Schlechter, Jordan Lacey Schneider, Helen Marie Schrock, Sabrina Juliana Schultz, Eloise Amie Scott, Kanoa James Severson, Ishael Kiheionapuamamolehua Shaw-De Mello, Brandi L. Shifflett, Kirsten Hisako Shimizu, Lorena Jo Dessa Ko’ani’ani Shire, Stephanie Lee Shor, Kananimauloa Tahmaraj Silva, Sarah Jessica Silva, Summer Rae Singer, Kenneth Adam Smith, Lauren Marcia Smith, Patricia Snel, Ethan Edward Souza, Brittany Lauren Spencer, Courtney R. Spencer, Christopher Michael Stewart, James Stilley, Andrea Stroescu, Anne Cecilia Elisabeth Stromhielm, George N. Subiono, Torri Lee Suda, Jeremy Martin Suguitan, Ashley Suh, Grady Sullivan, Kris Ramelb Sumaoang, Paige Naomi Sumida, Alanna Renee Sutton, Yvonne L. Sylva, Ricky William Kanaina Tabandera, Dillon K. Tacdol, Helaman Toa Golden Tafua, Hazel Pontanes Tagalicud, Deeana Nohealani Tagata, Tara Miyoko Takamori, Cameron Noboru Takamura, John James Gregorio Taman, Jove Jenn Maalihan Taman, Aisha Reiko Tanaka, Shelby Tanaka, Jaime-Rose Cayme Tangonan, Cullen Ku’ula Sunao Tanoue, Reuben Blake Tate, Larissa Chloe Hisako Tawata, Tyler Shaun Terai, Ashley Carol Terrell, Rachel LeeAnn Terry, Aijah Joshua Thompson, Rachel Lorraine Thompson, Kristina Louise Tietjen, Zachary Tman, Charles Andrada Tolentino, Taylor Tomita, Ashley Chanel Nobuko Tomori, Katrease Lipiniokalani Kimiko Torres, Chelsie Lynn Toyomura, William Yamashita Toyozaki, William Ernest Trout, Jennifer Leigh Trujillo, Kyle Kenta Tsubota, Peter Aaron Tuck, Michelle Emiko Uchida, Christine Joy Calabucal Uco l, Wesley James Ulloa, Elaine Lazaro Valdez, Korie Lihau Maelia Valeho, Keith Joseph Valentis, Sage Trinidad Van Kralingen, Mark J. Vancamp, Nichelle Leanne Veien, Alexandra Rose Ventresca, Conan-Cordero Laahia Vierra, Jodi Anne Souza Vierra, Joseph Hunter Vinarcsik, Jacob Lim Vinluan, Sheryl Vea Visitacion, Joyce Dyan Vitales, Christopher Vito Vizzone, Brittany A. Wagner, Tianna Kenani Waipa, Maria Karin Walczuk, Emily Grace Wallingford, Gerald Thomas Walsh, Jennifer Gail Wass, Casandra Jo Weatherly, Bobby Ray White, Alexandra Brooke Williams, Daisy Lee Willis, Stone Adam Willow, Kellie Nicole Wilson, Leah Adele Wilson, Denyse Nichole Kuupuaimohalaikalani Woo-Ockerman, Bailey Aya Wooldridge, Mariah Wyckoff, Arlinda Meagan Yamaguchi, Kelli Emi Yamane, Nicholas William Yamauchi, Christopher Germain Yoakum, Katrina Pomaikaiwale Yogi, Nicole Michiko Yoneishi, Tristan Kazuo Yoshida, Lynn Hiromo Inaba Young, Jamie Alan Yugawa, Qi Zhang, Izabella Zobova.
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22nd Annual Rubber Duckie Race Fundraising Event Set for Fourth of July
Posted on May 17, 2013 by Damon
It is going to be a fun-filled day raising much needed funds for the United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA) of Hawaii and honoring our first responders. The 22nd Annual Rubber Duckie Race, with 100 percent of the duck adoptions benefiting the United Cerebral Palsy Association (UCPA) of Hawaii, is set for July fourth.
“This year we chose the theme Hawaii Five-0 to show our appreciation of our first responders here on Hawaii Island,” said Specialty Leasing Manager Colene DeMello. “This is an opportunity for Kings’ Shops to give back to our island community, continued Mrs. DeMello who is spearheading this year’s event.
Kings’ Shops General Manager, Steve Schwartz commented, “last year we raised over $35,000 and this year with the public’s help, we hope to raise even more.” The duck adoptions are slated to begin the first week of June.
Between the first week of June and July 4th, adoption certificates will be available at Adoption Headquarters, the Kings’ Shops Management Office and at the Queens’ MarketPlace Management Office. Mail-in order forms will be available at Waikoloa Village Market. Online adoptions can be made at www.KingsShops.com. On race day look for the United Cerebral Palsy Association duck booths where adoptions will be available all the way up to race time. Adopt a duck with a donation of $5 or a “quack pack” of four adoption certificates and a duckie t-shirt for a $25 donation.
The adopted ducks are tagged with a waterproof ticket with the adoption certificate number and the name of the adoptee. They will then be placed in a giant starting cage which is suspended over the Kings’ Lake. At exactly 3 p.m. on the Fourth of July they will be released. The first 50 duckies to cross the finish line win one of the 50 prizes which together total over $25,000.00.
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Coast Guard, Hawaii Fire Department Suspend Big Island Search for Swimmer
Posted on May 17, 2013 by Damon
The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department suspended the search at sunset Thursday for a man last seen Monday night at the north end of Waipio Valley Beach on the Big Island.
Coast Guard watchstanders in the Sector Honolulu Command Center were notified of the situation at approximately 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, by the Hawaii County fire department. The report stated that a man had gone swimming off the northeast coast of the Big Island and had not been seen since Monday night.
John Spillane (HPD reported him as Kevin Devlin)
The Coast Guard searched with air and sea assets for the 62-year-old male John Spillane for nearly three days. The Coast Guard’s search area covered over 3,750 miles. Hawaii County Fire Department’s search included air, sea and shore assets as well as divers.
The Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Command Center gathered data using self locating data marker buoys and the search and rescue optimal planning system. To calculate search areas in the complex currents of the Hawaiian Islands, watchstanders use the SAROPS. SAROPS is a software system that uses simulated particles generated by users in a graphical interface. These particles are then influenced by environmental data to provide information on search object drift. Using information on a point of origin and local currents, it calculates the most likely area to find a person in the water.
Allthough the Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department have suspended their search, the Hawaii County Police Department will continue a missing persons investigation. Anyone with information on Spillane or his next of kin are requested to contact the Hawaii County Police Department.
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Big Island Video News for Thursday, May 16, 2013
Posted on May 16, 2013 by Damon
Big Island Video News for Thursday, May 16, 2013:
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Hawai’i Island’s Most Wanted Features Repeat Stars Still Wanted
Posted on May 16, 2013 by Damon
The most recent edition of the Crime Stoppers television program “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” highlights three men who were highlighted before but are still wanted.
The new episode begins airing tomorrow, Friday May 17th.
In it, police ask for the public’s help in locating a 47-year-old man wanted for a violent crime in Puna in August 2010. Rexford Milo is wanted for threatening a 64-year-old Leilani Estates man with a shotgun, knocking him to the ground, tying him up, stealing cash, identification and credit cards and then driving off in the victim’s pickup truck.
Rexford Milo
Milo is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-10, 145 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. He may be in the Hawaiian Ocean View Estates area. The stolen truck is still missing. It is described as a dark green 4×4 2009 Toyota Tacoma. Police caution the public not to approach Milo, as he may be armed and dangerous.
The television program also asks for help in locating an unidentified suspect in a theft case.
ATM Suspect
A Hilo woman reported in April 2010 that cash was withdrawn from her account during an unauthorized ATM transaction. Investigators recovered surveillance video, which depicts a man using the victim’s bank card to make withdrawals.
In this latest edition of “Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted,” Officer Patrick Menino also asks for help locating a Honokaʻa man wanted in an investigation into burglary, theft and fraudulent use of a credit card.
David Botelho
Thirty-year-old David Botelho is described as 5-foot-5, 150 pounds with short black hair and hazel eyes. He is also wanted on a $20,000 bench warrant.
Police ask that anyone with information about any of these men call the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311 or Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential. Crime Stoppers does not tape record phone calls or subscribe to caller ID.
“Hawaiʻi Island’s Most Wanted” is a project of Crime Stoppers Hilo, Inc., which is a partnership of the business community, the media and the police. It was inspired by the national TV show, “America’s Most Wanted.” The program airs on Na Leo O Hawaiʻi Community Television Channel 54 on Sundays at 5 p.m. and Fridays at 5:30 p.m. It also airs intermittently on Channel 53.
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Breadfruit Harvest for Hunger Project
Posted on May 16, 2013 by Damon
COULD BREADFRUIT HELP ALLEVIATE GLOBAL AND LOCAL HUNGER?
The newly launched Breadfruit Harvest for Hunger project harvests breadfruit in Kona and distributes it to the food insecure. The project is based upon the simple fact that there are many people on Hawai‘i Island without enough nutritious food to eat, and at the same time there are literally tons of breadfruit that are not being harvested and eaten. Breadfruit (‘ulu) is a local, abundant and nutritious food that can be used to alleviate hunger in Hawai‘i.
Breadfruit is a traditional staple crop throughout the Pacific region. According to Dr. Diane Ragone, Director of the Breadfruit Institute of the National Tropical Botanical Garden, more than 80% of the world’s hungry live in tropical and subtropical regions where ecological conditions are suitable for cultivating breadfruit. Just like in Hawai‘i, many people in the tropics have high food, fuel, and fertilizer costs and need sustainable, low-input crops. Many island nations are turning to breadfruit as a solution.
According to a survey done by Hawai‘i Homegrown Food Network, people who grow breadfruit reported that 46% is wasted. At the same time, many of Hawai‘i’s families are food insecure—lacking access to affordable and nutritious food.
In its first month of operation, Breadfruit Harvest for Hunger harvested, distributed and processed over 500 pounds of breadfruit.
The project builds relationships with landowners who have excess breadfruit and forms an agreement to harvest. The breadfruit is then distributed through social service agencies such as the Kealakehe Meet and Eat, Ocean View Food Basket and Hawai‘i Island Youth Corps. Excess breadfruit is processed and frozen for future use by the West Hawai‘i Community College Culinary Arts Program.
The Breadfruit Harvest for Hunger project was started with the support of the Omidyar ‘Ohana Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation. It is an initiative of Ho‘oulu ka ‘Ulu—a project to revitalize ‘ulu (breadfruit) as an attractive, delicious, nutritious, abundant, affordable, and culturally appropriate food which addresses Hawai’i’s food security issues. The Ho‘oulu ka ‘Ulu project is led by Hawai‘i Homegrown Food Network and the Breadfruit Institute of the National Tropical Botanical Garden.
The project is seeking additional partnerships with landowners who have excess breadfruit and agencies that serve the food insecure. For more information or to donate breadfruit from your trees, please email hooulu@hawaiihomegrown.net or call Andrea Dean at 960-3727. More information about the project can be found at www.breadfruit.info.
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Coast Guard Requests Public’s Help in Search for Missing Swimmer
Posted on May 16, 2013 by Damon
The Coast Guard continues the search Thursday for a man last seen Monday night at the north end of Waipio Valley Beach on the Big Island Wednesday.
John Spillane (HPD released his name as Kevin Devlin the other day)
Coast Guard watchstanders in the Sector Honolulu Command Center were notified of the situation at approximately 4:15 p.m., Tuesday, by the Hawaii County fire department. The report stated that a man had gone swimming off the northeast coast of the Big Island and had not been seen since Monday night.
The Coast Guard and Hawaii County Fire Department are currently searching with air, shore and sea assets for the 62-year-old male, John Spillane. Anyone with any information on the whereabouts of Spillane are requested to contact the Sector Honolulu Command Center at (808) 842-2600.
For more information contact the 14th Coast Guard District Public Affairs Office at (808) 535-3230.
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Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai to Celebrate 50 Years
Posted on May 15, 2013 by Damon
Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai will celebrate 50 years since its incorporation on Saturday, June 8.
Crafted by graphic artist Cary Tanoue, the design incorporates English and kanji spelling out the organization’s name along with an anthurium.
“A Japanese community non-profit organization has been around in Pahoa for more than 100 years,” said committee chairman Jason Hashimoto. “This event celebrates the golden anniversary of our formal incorporation in 1963. It’s the first time we are trying to get Pahoa people together for a community reunion, both current and former residents.”
President Craig Shimoda said, “We are looking for people with ties to Pahoa who may have moved away from this area.”
Events planned for the day include a memorial service at 10 a.m. followed by recognition of keirokai members (80 years of age and older), luncheon, old fashioned games, photographic and artifact displays, and talk story time in the YBA Hall in Pahoa.
Past president Stanley Oishi recalled, “The organization way back built the first Pahoa Japanese school. In recent years, we built the YBA Hall. We take care of the hall and the cemetery. Annually we host the last obon dance of the season and mochi pounding close to the new year.”
Cost of the event is $10 for members or $20 for non-members. RSVP by May 4 to Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai, P.O. Box 504, Pahoa HI 96778. Anyone wishing further information may contact Jason Hashimoto at (808) 937-5941 or by e-mail jasonhashi@gmail.com
About the logo:
A logo has been selected for Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai to celebrate the 50th anniversary since the non-profit community organization’s incorporation.
Crafted by graphic artist Cary Tanoue, the design incorporates English and kanji spelling out the organization’s name along with an anthurium.
“If it’s representing Pahoa, it’s got to be an anthurium,” said long time resident Glenn Watarida, a former president of the organization.”
According to the late Pahoa historian Hiroo Sato, an active member of Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kai, “The first anthuriums were imported from England in 1889 by Samuel N, Damon and planted in his Moanalua botanical garden.” That first variety had a pink spathe.
“One of the first persons to grow anthuriums in Hilo was Herbert Shipman. There were several other local pioneers of whom one was Kisataro Keno of Kaumana. Kono produced anthurium
seedlings that were sold to Katsuto Hayashi who probably was the first to grow anthuriums in Pahoa in the 1930s.”A multi-million dollar floral industry flourished with more than 260 farms on the island of Hawaii in 1959 – the majority of the state’s production. Due to the many growers, packers and shippers located in the area, Pahoa was labeled the Anthurium Capitol of Hawaii. “The industry reached its peak in 1980, supplying local, national, and international markets with up to 232,000 dozen flowers per month. Although yield was at 2.5 million dozen flowers in 1980, supply was insufficient to meet demand,” according to University of Hawaii publications. The bacterial blight of the 1980s set the industry back. Since then, development of disease-resistant strains, new horticultural practices such as drip irrigation, and advances in tissue-culturing of disease-free varieties has led to the continuation of the industry.
“We are so grateful to Cary Tanoue for all his help,” said current president Craig Shimoda. “Cary also has cleaned the Pahoa YBA sign that hung on the front of the first hall starting in 1921 and on the current building since 1980. It will be ready to hang up again for the celebration.”
“We have a full slate of activities for Saturday, June 8,” said anniversary chairman Jason Hashimoto. “Registration has been extended until May 25.”
Advance registration is required for the memorial service, activities and luncheon. For further information, contact Hashimoto at (808) 937-5941 or by e-mail to jasonhashi@gmail.com.
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Los Angeles Lakers Chris Duhon Announced as Special Guest for 2013 Hawaii Island Hoops Summer Camp
Posted on May 15, 2013 by Damon
Hawaii Island Hoops (HIH) is happy to announce and welcome Los Angeles Laker and former Duke Blue Devil Chris Duhon as our special guest at the HIH 13 College Prep Basketball Camp from June 3- 7, 2013 at the Kekuaokalani Gym in Kailua-Kona.
Chris Duhon was a high school McDonald’s All-American and a four year starter for Duke University. In his freshmen year, he helped the Duke Blue Devils win the 2001 national championship, defeating Arizona in the finals. Duhon finished his career as Duke’s all-time leader in steals (300) and minutes played (4,813), and second in assists (819). He left as the only Atlantic Coast Conference player to record 1,200 points, 800 assists, 475 rebounds, 300 steals, and 125 three-point shots.
In June 2004, Chris Duhon was selected as the 38th pick in the 2004 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls. During his time with the New York Knicks, On November 29, 2008, in a game against Golden State Warriors, Duhon set a new Knicks single-game record with 22 assists in one game. Now currently with the Los Angeles Lakers, Chris Duhon has been a solid contributor at the point guard position.
To register for the camp visit: Hawaii Island Hoops
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Fukushima Friends Benefit Concert – Japan Kids to Come to the Big Island for Respite, Rest and Fun
Posted on May 15, 2013 by Damon
Please help the children and young adults that desire to come to the Big Island from the disaster area of Fukushima, Japan, in July and August, 2013 by attending the Fukushima Friends Relief Concert on May 26th at the East Hawaii Center for Spiritual Living.
About 20 young people with chaperones from 5th grade up are coming to the Big Island to receive respite, rest, and fun from July 15-Aug 26.
A group will be providing food, shelter, and transportation for one month which is costly. In addition, some of you may not know, but, these children and young adults have suffered the earthquake, tsunami, family suicides, survival camps, and high radiation exposure for 2 years. They are in need of fresh air, ocean swimming, and rest for their physical and mental health. They have been living inside locations without being able to play outside, touch the ground, or eat Fukushima food because of the radiation dangers. Please help us provide for these young people. Please come to the concert or you may donate any amount to the fund.
Filed under: aloha, Announcements, Big Island, Community, Entertainment, Hawaii, Kids, National Affairs, Puna | Tagged: 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, Fukushima, Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, Fukushima Prefecture, Hawaii, Japan, Youth | Leave a Comment »
Big Island Police Searching for Missing Man in Waipio Valley
Posted on May 15, 2013 by Damon
Hawaiʻi Island police are searching for a 62-year-old Honokaʻa man who was reported missing on Tuesday (May 14).
Kevin Devlin
Kevin Devlin, also known as Shawn Devlin, was last seen on Monday (May 13) between 6:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Waipio Valley, where he reportedly was going for a swim. He is described as Caucasian, 5-foot-10, 160 pounds with short, thin white hair.
Police ask that anyone with information on his whereabouts call Officer Dion Santiago at 775-7533 or the Police Department’s non-emergency line at 935-3311.
Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call Crime Stoppers at 961-8300 in Hilo or 329-8181 in Kona. All Crime Stoppers information is kept confidential.
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Hawai‘i Wildlife Center Receives Wildlife Rescue Vehicle
Posted on May 14, 2013 by Damon
Native birds and bats throughout the state now have a vehicle just for them at the Hawai‘i Wildlife Center. Thanks to a generous challenge grant by the Omidyar ‘Ohana Fund of the Hawai‘i Community Foundation and dozens of individuals who rallied together to answer the challenge, the new state-of-the-art native wildlife rehabilitation facility now has an official vehicle that provides wildlife transport to and from the Center.
HWC Founder, President and Center Director Linda Elliott with the new wildlife rescue vehicle
The new wildlife rescue vehicle could not have come at a better time. Since the official launch of wildlife care in September 2012, the HWC has received sick and injured animals from all main Hawaiian Islands, many of which have needed to be picked up from the airport or from the pier. With activity continuing to increase, the new vehicle provides a peace of mind that there will always be a safe, reliable vehicle available for wildlife rescue missions.
Says HWC Founder, President and Center Director Linda Elliott, “this vehicle is extremely meaningful to us because it is a telling show of support from our statewide and national ‘ohana and our local community. We are thrilled to receive this critical resource and are excited about how it will increase our response capacity for the benefit of Hawai‘i’s native wildlife. Mahalo to everyone who made this happen!”
The vehicle has only been at the facility for two weeks, but has already been used to rescue a downed Newell’s Shearwater and to pick up supplies for the two Maui Nene and one O‘ahu ‘Auku‘u currently in care.
As the only facility of its kind in the State, HWC is continuously working on expanding its network of volunteer transporters to get sick and injured animals to the Center for care and healed, healthy animals to their appropriate release location, including back to their island of origin when necessary. If you would like to become a member of the HWC Wings for Wildlife air transport team or the Wheels for Wildlife ground transport team, please contact the Center at (808) 884-5000, info@hawaiiwildlifecenter.org. Individuals from all islands are welcomed to join.
Wings for Wildlife Air Transport Information: http://www.hawaiiwildlifecenter.org/wings-for-wildlife-air-rescue-team.html
Wheels for Wildlife Ground Transport Information: http://www.hawaiiwildlifecenter.org/wheels-for-wildlife-ground-transport-team.html
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Four Hawaii Police Department Officers Killed in the Line of Duty Honored Today
Posted on May 13, 2013 by Damon
Members of the Hawaiʻi Police Department and the public celebrated Police Week on Monday (May 13) at the Hilo police station. A 21-gun salute, “Taps” and a candle-lighting ceremony were part of the tribute to the four Hawaiʻi Police Department officers killed in the line of duty since 1918: Manuel Cadinha (1918), William “Red” Oili (1936), Ronald “Shige” Jitchaku (1990), and Kenneth Keliipio (1997).
Ronald “Shige” Jitchaku
During the ceremony, Mayor Billy Kenoi said he is proud of the men and women serving in the Hawaiʻi Police Department. “We have, if not the finest, one of the finest departments in the entire country,” he said.
Kenoi added he is grateful that Cadinha, Oili, Jitchaku and Keliipio are the only officers we have had to honor for losing their lives.
Kenneth Keliipio
Chief Harry S. Kubojiri noted that the law enforcement memorial in Washington, D.C., names 19,981 officers nationwide who have been killed in the line of duty since 1792. “Of these names,” he said, “54 are from the State of Hawaiʻi.”
Chief Kubojiri also acknowledged Officer Joshua Gouveia, who attended the ceremony, and Officer Garrett Hatada. The two officers were shot January 2 while responding to a report of gunshots in Hilo.
William “Red” Oili
“Thankfully, although both officers received gunshot wounds to their lower extremities, they survived the encounter and are currently recovering,” Kubojiri said. He asked the audience to pray for their speedy recovery.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation designating May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which it falls as Police Week. In honor of National Peace Officer Memorial Day this year, President Barack Obama has ordered all U.S. Flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday (May 15).
Manuel Cadinha
Another Police Week ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday (May 14) at the Kona police station. The public is invited to attend.
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Carbon Dioxide in Atmosphere DID NOT Break 400 Parts Per Million Last Week!
Posted on May 13, 2013 by Damon
Carbon dioxide measurements in the Earth’s atmosphere did not top 400 parts per million as reported by the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.
“On May 9, the daily mean concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of Mauna Loa, Hawaii, surpassed 400 parts per million (ppm) for the first time since measurements began in 1958. Independent measurements made by both NOAA and the Scripps Institution of Oceanography have been approaching this level during the past week. It marks an important milestone because Mauna Loa, as the oldest continuous carbon dioxide (CO2) measurement station in the world, is the primary global benchmark site for monitoring the increase of this potent heat-trapping gas….
This is simply not true. Here is the revised data and you can see that on May 9th it did not go over 400 PPM:
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Seven Big Island Organizations Recipients of the 2013 Malama Honua Awards
Posted on May 12, 2013 by Damon
A total of seven (7) Big Island organizations were awarded with the 2013 Malama Honua Award, funded by Aloha Grown. Each received a $500 award towards a specific project, program or initiative that embodies Aloha Grown’s philosophy to “Support Local, Sustain the Aina & Share the Aloha.”
From L-R: Tracey Akau (Parker Ranch Store – Manager), Carl Sturges (Parker School – Headmaster), Holly Sargeant-Green (Malaai – Garden Leader), Hayley Blondin (Waimea Country School – Teacher/Garden Coordinator) and Camille Kalahiki (Parker Ranch Store – Assistant Manager). Missing Dashiell Kuhr (Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture – Executive Director)
Congratulations to the following 2013 Malama Honua Award recipients! Following are their projects/programs that promote sustainability (in alphabetical order):
- Hawaii Institute of Pacific Agriculture – “Aloha Classroom” project
- Hilo Downtown Improvement Association – “Lets Grow Hilo” project
- Hilo Intermediate School Parent & Community Networking Center – “Learning Garden/Aquaponics System” project
- Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin – “Grow our Garden” initiative
- Malaai: The Culinary Garden of Waimea Middle School – “Farm Stand” program
- Parker School – “Kihapai Hooulu” project
- Waimea Country School – “Na Keiki Aloha Aina” program
“We were extremely pleased to see such a great response to our Aloha Grown Malama Honua Fund program,” said Aloha Grown Store Manager Tyler Owens. “We received a number of applications and essays from well-deserving organizations.”
From L-R: Connie Kurohara (Aloha Grown – Vice President), Richard Onishi (Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin – Kyodan President), Jon Kirby (Hilo Intermediate School Parent & Community Networking Center – Century 21 Garden Coordinator), Samantha Robinson (Hilo Downtown Improvement Association – Let’s Grow Hilo Coordinator) and Tyler Owens (Aloha Grown – Store Manager).
Parker Ranch Store Manager Tracey Akau noted, “it was inspiring to see how many organizations are committed to sustainability efforts in our Big Island communities.”
Aloha Grown is committed to supporting sustainability efforts on the Big Island. Two percent of every Aloha Grown sale goes to the Malama Honua Fund, which awards local nonprofits, schools, organizations and initiatives with similar sustainability missions.
To view the essays submitted by all 2013 Malama Honua Award recipients, visit www.alohagrown.com/malama-honua-fund.html.
For more information on Aloha Grown, visit www.alohagrown.com.
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Island Youth Earn Summer Internships at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park
Posted on May 12, 2013 by Damon
Nearly 50 Hawai‘i Island high school youth have completed training for eight-week summer internship programs with Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park starting in June.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Entrance
Graduation ceremonies were held on Thursday, May 9th, at the Volcano Art Center’s Niaulani Campus and again on Friday, May 10th.
The park’s non-profit partner, Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park, was awarded grants from the Cooke Foundation, Ltd., the Victoria S. and Bradley L. Geist Foundation, Kamehameha Schools ‘Āina Education Program, and the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association to continue the park’s Youth Ranger Internship Program (YRIP), now in its fourth successful year.
In addition, generous donations from Volcano Art Center, KTA Superstores, Target, Nui Pohaku, and Safeway will support the graduation ceremony.
“We are so grateful to our community for embracing this life-changing program. Over $90,000 has been donated to give these great kids a chance to make a real contribution to caring for their park,” said Park Ranger Kūpono McDaniel, who oversees the program. “I have really enjoyed getting to know these kids from Ka‘ū, Pāhoa, and Kea‘au high schools and Hawai‘i Academy of Arts and Science, and now we will get to see them in action,” he said.
The Youth Ranger Internship Program provides education and career preparation to youth in rural East Hawai‘i. Youth train with park rangers in six different divisions within the park, including Interpretation, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Maintenance, Protection, and Administration. After training, as many as 33 successful candidates will be hired to these divisions.
“The Youth Ranger Internship Program is designed to empower local students to affect change in the world and to expose them to meaningful career options. The skills they learn will make them better candidates for any career they choose to pursue,” McDaniel said.
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Public Invited to a West Hawaii Community Meeting With Mayor Kenoi
Posted on May 11, 2013 by Damon
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Canadian Man Dies While Hiking Across Lava Field
Posted on May 10, 2013 by Damon
A Canadian man who died Tuesday afternoon (May 7) while hiking across a lava field has been identified as 57-year-old Riccardo Scagliati of Victoria, British Columbia.
Recent Lava Flow
Scagliati and a companion set out from the Kalapana viewing area Tuesday morning. On their return trip they got lost. Scagliati became disoriented and overheated and fell to the ground. His 57-year-old male hiking companion went for help and more water but then was unable to find his way back to Scagliati’s location.
Fire Department personnel later found his lifeless body with the help of a helicopter.
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Noted Buddhist Scholar, Author and Educator to Present Talk at Honoka’a Hongwani Buddhist Temple
Shining a modern light on an ancient practice, noted Buddhist scholar, author and educator, Dr. Ugo Dessi will present a talk at the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple on Monday, June 10, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Dr. Ugo Dessi
Asking the question, “Can the globalization of Buddhism help solve war and alienation?” Dessi brings international and inspiring insights to the podium, discussing how Japanese Buddhism continues to evolve, along with environmental and human rights values, as global interconnectedness has increased. Admission is free and the general public is enthusiastically welcome.
Born and raised on the Italian island of Sardinia, with many similarities to Hawai‘i, Dessi and his wife, Dr. Elisabetta Porcu met as university students. Together, they traveled to Mumbai, India to study Buddhism, and then to Germany, where both received PhD in religious studies from the University of Marburg. After six years in Japan, working at Ryukoku University, Otani University, and Kyoto University of Foreign Studies, they returned to Germany in 2010 to teach Japanese religions at the University of Leipzig.
Dessi is the author of Japanese Religions and Globalization (Routledge 2013), and is presently doing research on meditation practice by Jodo Shinsu lay and clergy practitioners in Hawai‘i for another book project on the global relevance of Japanese Buddhism. He will be sitting with the Honokaa Mindfulness Sangha, Sunday, June 9, at 4 p.m. in the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple social hall.
“What is globalization?” said Dessi. “Through a variety of examples we will see how Japanese Buddhism is unexpectedly involved in globalization in a variety of ways. Like in the past, the transmission of Buddhism continues to be an important ingredient in the globalization of culture… And, significantly, there are cases in which Japanese Buddhism is addressing global problems such as war and social alienation that are left unsolved by the global markets and politics.”
Dr. Dessi’s talk is free and open to everyone regardless of religious or spiritual background. The program begins at 7 p.m., followed by time for questions and answers, and light refreshments. For information please call Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple at 775-7232.
The presentation is made possible by the Buddhist Education Commission with support of the Peace Committee of the Honoka‘a Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, producers of the annual Parade & Festival for the United Nations International Day of Peace. (www.peacedayparade.org)
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