December 17, 2004

Hawai`i County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

Tips for Completing A County Job Application

One of the potential pitfalls of anybody seeking County employment is a mistake on the job application. It’s important for your job application to be completed properly and accurately in order for the Human Resources staff to properly review your qualifications for the County job you are applying for.

The following is a brief article that the County of Hawai`i’s Department of Civil Service’s Recruitment & Examination Division to help applicants avoid such mistakes.

• An official application form is required for submittal to the Department of Civil Service when an open-competitive recruitment is announced and advertised.

• Read the recruitment announcement and application form completely before starting to complete the application form. Pay particular attention to the minimum qualification requirements, including any license and/or certification requirements. Assess whether you meet these minimum qualification requirements.

• Complete all of the requested information yourself. Don’t leave any section blank. If necessary, write N/A (Not Applicable).

• Indicate the specific job title as reflected on the recruitment announcement and also indicate the recruitment number as shown on the recruitment announcement. Do not vaguely state "anything" as the job you’re interested in.

• Write clearly and neatly, using black or blue ink, or type the information on your application.

• List your legal name (no nicknames). If there has been a change in your legal name, attach the appropriate documentation showing the name change.

• If you are not a U.S. citizen, list your visa status authorizing you to work in the United States.

• List your Social Security number (used for tracking purposes in our applicant software system).

• List your mailing address and telephone numbers, including home and business/cell phone numbers.

• If you are a U.S. military veteran, list your veteran’s preference points information.

• List your most recent education first and work backwards. Include vocational schools and training programs as well as college and high school. If you graduated, indicate the type of degree or certificate you earned.

• List your current or most recent work experience first and work backwards. List all of your employment history, including volunteer work. Indicate if the work was full-time or part-time. (If part-time, indicate the average number of hours worked per week).

• Indicate employer’s name, address, supervisors’ names, dates of employment (to and from), salary, reason for leaving and a specific description of your job duties. Be specific about your skills, and what tools or equipment you used on the job.

• Keep in mind that one year of full-time experience is equivalent to 2,080 hours. Any part-time experience will be pro-rated based on the information presented in your application to make it equivalent to full-time work.

• Attach additional sheets of paper if there is not enough room on the application form.

• Date and sign your application form using your legal name.

• Check for spelling and grammatical errors. Proofread your job application form for errors before turning it in.

• Keep a copy of the application form for your files.

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The Hawaii County Charter establishes a police commission consisting of nine members. Each member of the commission represents one of the nine council districts.

Commission members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the County Council.

The following districts will have vacancies for Police Commission positions from December 31, 2004: District 2, represented by Council member Donald Ikeda; District 3, represented by Council member James Arakaki; District 4, represented by Council member Stacy Higa and District 7, represented by Council member Virginia Isbell. Residents of these districts is encouraged to apply to fill these vacancies.

Under the County Charter, members of the Police Commission:

• Adopt rules as the Commission may consider necessary for the conduct of its business and the regulation of the matters committed to its charge and may review the rules and regulations of the Police Department.
• Review the annual budget prepared by the Chief of Police and may make recommendations to the Mayor and Managing Director.
• Submit an annual report to the Mayor, Managing Director and the County Council.
• Receive, consider and investigate charges brought by the public against the conduct of the Police Department or any of its personnel and submit a written report of its findings to the Chief of Police. A summary of the charges filed and their disposition shall be included in the annual report of the Police Commission. There shall be budgeted sufficient funds in the annual budget of the Police Department for use by the Police Commission to fulfill the intent of the County Charter.
• Advise the Chief of Police on police/community relations.
• Review the Police Department’s operations, as deemed necessary, for the purpose of recommending improvements to the Police Chief and the Managing Director.
• Evaluate at least annually the performance of the Police Chief and submit a report to the Mayor, Managing Director and the County Council.
• Hire personnel necessary to carry out its function.
• Except for purposes of inquiry, neither the Police Commission nor its members shall interfere in any way with the administrative affairs of the Police Department.

Primarily, the Police Commission deals with the investigation of public complaints regarding the Police Department and its employees. When the Commission members have doubts or insufficient evidence based on their initial inquiry, they refer the complaint to an independent investigator whom they hire to provide them with a detailed investigation.

Based on those findings, they generally make a recommendation on the disposition of the case and refer it to the Police Chief for action.

The commission generally meets on the third Friday of each month and rotates its meeting sites among Hilo, Waimea and Kona. There are times that the commission meets for special meetings when the need arises.

The Chair spends the most time: signing letters, requisitions, expenditures, regular and executive minutes, emails, etc. The Chair is also involved in budget preparation meetings, state and national conferences, dedication of new facilities, speaker for Police Week memorial services, recruit class graduations and hosted conferences, and other ceremonies, as appropriate.

As a member of the commission, he or she spends time reading the complaints and police records/files; agenda and minutes; correspondence from the public and internal communications; communications from other police commissions; communications from corporation counsel and private investigator; police reports regarding crime, traffic, personnel, finance, staff meetings, etc. Commission members also attend conferences, police academy graduations, dedications and memorial services.

Early each month before the scheduled Police Commission meeting a packet arrives reminding its members of what happened at the last session. It also contains information on each complaint or question on a particular issue received from a member of the public this month.

Police Commissioner positions are all voluntary and commissioners are not compensated for the work put into a five-year term.

A primary objective of an individual contemplating a Police Commissioner position is to provide service to the community.

The commission gives one an opportunity to learn and understand the operations of the police department and personally visit and meet with the leadership and field officers.

Commission members are kept informed of the mission, goals and objectives of the Police Department.

They learn about the latest police technology and undertakings of the department.

Commissioners have the chance to meet members of the public, other counties’ police commissioners and statewide police department leadership personnel.

The commissioners are often invited to meet with community organizations to receive and provide input regarding the police operations.

The commissioners learn about the Sunshine Law and its ramifications. The Sunshine Law, which protects the public's right to know, is an important pillar ensuring openness in government proceedings.

Commissioners become good decision makers on cases regarding police misconduct and other legal undertakings.

"I have found my service as a Police Commissioner to be both an honor and a most rewarding experience. I’ve had an opportunity to learn ever so much about a very important part of our community that I’ve always thought of as a great mystery that might be run better. It didn’t take long for me to realize that I have much to learn, we need each other.

To be a Commissioner you don’t have to be a genius, or a lawyer. You just have to care about your community its needs and the problems facing many people who work hard to keep it running for us."

In no time, one realizes that "things" are not as simple or cut and dried as originally thought. As we work together to come up with solutions I usually feel closer and more empathetic with all concerned.

That is certainly the way I feel in Volcano. The Kea’au Police Station understands us and our problems better and I certainly understand far better what they are up against now that I’m on the Commission.

I am very grateful to be having this experience. I love working with caring people from each district with their own problems and learning first hand what our police face on a daily basis -- and what we can do to help them as they do their best to help us.

Please consider joining us or one of the other Commissions in need of members. Remember, only by participating can we make a difference. If we don’t try, we have no right to complain." Betsy Mitchell.

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The ARC of Hilo, along with its partners, Kona Krafts, KTA Super Stores, Ho`oulu Lahui/ Kua O Ka La Charter School and Recycle Hawai`i, announces the opening of their beverage container redemption centers island-wide with the start of the Anuenue Program.

The goals of this program are to provide Beverage Redemption Centers that are easily accessible to the public, increase public awareness of the redemption value of beverage containers, and encourage recycling at the Beverage Redemption Centers. This program will provide much-needed employment and job training sites for low income individuals and individuals with disabilities.

On January 1, 2005, residents will be able to redeem their qualified beverage containers for cash at the following County transfer stations:

Kea`au Transfer Station – Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Sat and Sun from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Kealakehe Transfer Station – M, W, TH, F from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Sat and Sun from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Waimea Transfer Station – M, W, TH, F from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

Sat and Sun from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

The remaining five redemption sites will open as follows:

Hilo Transfer Station ? from January 12, 2005

Hours: M, W, Th, F from 6:30 am to 5:00 pm, Sat and Sun from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Wai`ohinu Transfer Station ? from January 22, 2005

Hours: Sat and Sun from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Keauhou Transfer Station ? from January 29, 2005

Hours: Sat and Sun from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Puako Transfer Station ? from February 5, 2005

Hours: Sat and Sun from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

The final redemption center scheduled to open will be at the Ho`oulu Lahui/ Kua O Ka La Charter School’s future location at mile marker 16, on the Pahoa-Kalapana Road. It will open on March 5, 2005. Their hours will be Sat and Sun from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm.

The Arc of Hilo received a grant from the County of Hawai`i to fund the creation of this program that will insure that redemption centers are available to serve residents throughout the island. Recycle Hawai`i has been contracted by the ARC of Hilo to help promote their eight redemption sites.

For more information contact Recycle Hawai`i at 329-2886 or 961-2676, or visit www.recyclehawaii.org .

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Fire Chief Darryl Oliveira has announced that fireworks permits will be issued beginning Sunday, December 26, 2004, at various locations islandwide for the upcoming New Year’s celebration.

The permit sales sites are:

• Elections Conference Room located at the County Building, 25 Aupuni Street, Room 105A, in Hilo (between December 26 and 31 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily);

• Kona Fire Prevention Bureau office at the Kona Service Center, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 109, Kailua-Kona (between December 27 and 30 from 8:00 to 4:00 p.m. daily).

Fireworks permits will also be sold at the following stores:

• Foodland Supermarket, Kamuela

• J. Hara Store, Kurtistown

• M. Nakahara Stores, Hawi

• Sure Save Supermarkets/Puna Fresh Foods, Keaau

• Wiki Wiki Mart #2, Kawailani Street, Hilo

• Island Market, Naalehu

• Pinky’s 5 Eight, Papaikou

• T. Kaneshiro Store, Honokaa

• Pacific Fireworks at following locations:
  -Kopiko Plaza, Kailua-Kona
  -Old Bank of Hawaii Building, Hualalai, Kailua-Kona
  -Parker Ranch Center, F-136, Kamuela

Each permit, which costs $25, will entitle the applicant to purchase 5,000 units of fireworks. Permits will be issued to a person 18 years of age or older and are non-transferable. They are valid only when the fireworks are used at the site, time, and date indicated on the permit.

Firing of fireworks is permitted only between the hours of 9:00 p.m. on New Years Eve to 1:00 a.m. on New Years Day. Permits are required to be prominently displayed in public view at the site on the day at the time of the firing.

A permit may be denied if the proposed use of fireworks presents a substantial inconvenience to the public or presents an unreasonable fire or safety hazard. If the permittee fails to remain in compliance with the requirements, the fire department may immediately revoke the permit.

Chief Oliveira reminds the public that it is unlawful for any person to:

1. Remove or extract the pyrotechnic contents from any fireworks;

2. Throw any ignited fireworks from a moving vehicle;

3. Set off, ignite, discharge or otherwise cause to explode any fireworks:

• At any time not within the periods for use prescribed;

• Within 1,000 feet of any operating hospital, convalescent home, home for the elderly or animal hospital;

• In any school building or on any school grounds and yards on any occasion; and

• On any highway, alley, street, sidewalk or other public way; in any park; or within 1,000 feet of any building used for public worship during the periods when services are held.

4. It shall be unlawful for any person to offer for sale, sell, or give any fireworks to minors, and for any minor to possess, purchase, or set off, ignite, or otherwise cause to explode any fireworks, except that the parents or guardians may allow the minor to use fireworks while under the immediate supervision and control of an adult.

Fireworks sales will not begin until December 26, 2004.

For more information on purchasing fireworks permits or the use of fireworks, please call the Fire Prevention Bureau at 961-8350 (Hilo) or 327-3546 (Kona).

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The public is cordially invited to a post-inaugural reception hosted by the Hawai`i County Council on December 21, 2004.

The reception will be held from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay (the former Kona Surf Resort.)

For further information, call the Office of the County Clerk at 961-8255.

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The public is advised that the County of Hawai‘i, Department of Public Works will hold an informational meeting on current and upcoming Kona road projects.

This will be an opportunity for community input and discussion concerning the present and future roadway projects in Kona. All are invited to attend.

Representatives from various County departments will be present to answer your questions and concerns.

For more details, please contact the Department of Public Works, Administration Office at (808) 961-8321.

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If you own or lease a home or condominium in the County of Hawaii and use it as your principal residence, you may qualify for a home exemption, which could reduce your property tax bill.

• Homeowners under 60 years of age receive an exemption of: $40,000
• Homeowners between the ages of 60 and 69 receive an exemption of:$80,000
• Homeowners 70 years of age or older receive an exemption of: $100,000
• In addition to receiving one of the exemptions above, effective July 1, 2005, homeowners will receive an additional 20% exemption on the assessed value of their property, up to $80,000.

The filing deadlines for homeowner’s exemption are as follows:

If you are totally disabled due to injuries received while on duty with the armed forces of the Unites States, your principal residence may be exempted from all property taxes, except for the minimum tax.

If you have been declared by authority of law to be a person affected with Hansen’s Disease, you may be exempted, except for the minimum tax, from property taxes on all real property owned up to, but not exceeding a total taxable value of $50,000.

If you are blind, deaf, and/or totally disabled, you may be exempted, except for the minimum tax, from property taxes on all real property owned up to, but not exceeding a total taxable value of $50,000.

The filing deadlines for exemptions specifically available to totally disabled veterans, persons affected by Hansen’s Disease, and persons who are blind, deaf, and/or totally disabled are as follows:

Owners or lessees who are claiming an exemption must have the document transferring ownership or interest in the property recorded at the Bureau of Conveyances on or before the respective exemption filing deadline. The exemptions, once filed and granted, do not have to be re-filed annually, provided all requirements as to use, ownership or occupancy continue to be met.

Property owners are reminded that if the use of the property has changed, e.g. sale or rental of the property, it is mandatory to notify the tax office of the change. Failure to report the change will result in disallowance of the exemption and imposition of a civil penalty.

Exemption forms are available at the Hilo Real Property Tax Office, 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 4, Hilo, HI 96720 or the West Hawaii Real Property Tax Office, 75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 112, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740. For further information, call the Real Property Tax Office in Hilo at (808) 961-8201 or in Kona at (808) 327-3540. Forms are also available on the division’s website at www.hawaiipropertytax.com .

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The Hawai`i County Transit Agency will hold public informational meetings to discuss the following:

• New routes for 2005
• Transportation "kokua" zones
• Changes to existing routes

When: Wednesday, December 22, 2004, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Where: King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

Islander Room, Kailua-Kona

And

When: Wednesday, December 29, 2004, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Where: County Council Room, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo

For more information, please call the Transit Agency at 961-8744.

If you require an accommodation of auxiliary aid and/or services to participate in these meetings (i.e. sign language interpreter, large print), please call 961-8744.

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The Department of Research and Development annually solicits proposals for projects/activities that aim to improve the economic condition of Hawai`i County. The department is currently soliciting proposals in preparation of the fiscal year 2005-2006.

The Department will consider proposals for supplemental grants in fiscal year 2005-2006 for the following project areas:

• Agriculture. The Department funds small grants in the following areas: 1) innovative agricultural research with application to Hawai`i County; 2) research in areas of urgent interest to the agricultural community; 3) agricultural market research and promotion; and 4) collection and dissemination of agricultural information related to Hawai`i County.

• Tourism. The Department funds programs that market and advertise Hawai`i County as a visitor destination at the national and international levels and provides partial sponsorships of sporting events.

• New Industry and Industry Development. The Department funds small grants in the following areas: 1) development of heritage corridor in Hawai`i County; 2) dissemination of business related information that will enable Hawai`i County businesses to expand, diversify and compete; 3) development of local workforce; and 4) partial sponsorship of leadership capacity building training.

• Energy. The Department funds small grants in the following areas: 1) improvement in efficiency of energy use in Hawai`i County; 2) utilization of renewable energy resources for electricity generation or fuel production; and 3) energy education at K-12 scholastic levels.

• Film. The Department funds small grants to showcase multi-cultural films to the Big Island community.

Sealed proposals must be received on or before 2:00 p.m., January 31, 2005, in the office of the Department of Research and Development, County of Hawai`i, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai`i.

All proposals reviewed and recommended for supplemental funding by the Department of Research and Development shall be subject to the County of Hawai`i’s Executive and Legislative budget review process.

Notification of the Department’s approval and recommendation for funding will be on February 27, 2005. Proposals submitted after the deadline may be considered, depending on availability of funds.

Questions regarding clarification of any information contained in the Solicitation for Proposals document, including all attachments, must be received in writing on or before January 17, 2005.

For further information call the Department of Research and Development at 961-8366.

The County of Hawai`i reserves the right to reject any proposal.

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Construction work to widen Kuakini Highway, from Palani Road to Hualalai Road, commenced on November 8.

Kuakini Highway will be widened to four lanes for automobiles, including two through-lanes in each direction, and a pocket lane for left turns where appropriate. In addition, there will bicycle lanes on both sides throughout most of the project. The construction will last 18-24 months.

One lane will be open at all times from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. while construction is in progress. Outside of these hours, one lane in each direction will be open.

The contractor, Hawaiian Dredging, will work with the adjacent businesses and residences to assure that a reasonable access to the businesses and residences will be maintained throughout the construction period. However, motorists traveling in the area should drive with caution.

We are most grateful for the public’s patience and apologize for any inconvenience caused.

The public is invited to a weekly update on the Kuakini Highway, Palani Road to Hualalai project every Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. at the Kona Mayor’s West Hawai`i Office conference room at Hanama Place. Light refreshments will be served.

Representatives from the contractor, Hawaiian Dredging, and the County, Public Works Department are available at the meetings. Everyone is welcome at these informal "talk story" sessions.

A large project map and a complete set of plans are available for reference at the Kona Mayor's office.

The Tuesday morning updates will continue, and information will also be available via the County website.

For more detailed information on the construction, please contact Hawaiian Dredging Contracting Co., Inc. at (808) 483-4270. You can also call Pete Hendricks, Deputy Managing Director at 329-5226.

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Or call our 24/7 Job Hotline: 961-8618

Click on employment opportunities to download all of the forms.

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Ka’u to South Kona Water Master Plan Final Report Available for Viewing

The County of Hawaii and its consultant Townscape, Inc. have completed the Ka’u to South Kona Water Master Plan Final Report.

The Master Plan was initiated to address potential water sources and water distribution systems for the southwest portion of the Big Island. The objective was to develop a long-range plan to provide water for homes, commercial businesses and farmers in the Ka’u to South Kona region.

The plan is now available on the County of Hawaii website at: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/k2skwmp/info.htm .

Hard copies of the report will also be available at Pahala, Naalehu, and Kealakekua Public Libraries and at the Ocean View Community Association Center.

Townscape, Inc. wishes to thank everyone who contributed to this plan. We would also like to thank those who participated in the development of this plan, attended public meetings, and/or provided suggestions and help.

If you have any questions regarding the report, please contact Hilarie Keehne at 536-6999, ext. 103 or via email at hilariekeehne@townscapeinc.com .

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Back by popular demand! High-quality free mulch is now available at the new public pick-up area adjacent to the Kealakehe Transfer Station. The access to the new mulch pick-up area is directly across the street from the transfer station chutes. Residents may self-load mulch at the site from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., seven days a week. Bring a pitchfork and help yourself.

Plenty of free mulch is also available at the Hilo Transfer Station which is open 7 days a week, 7:00am-5:00pm. The green waste pick-up and drop-off area is just past the entrance to the transfer station chutes on the right-hand side of the road.

The County of Hawai`i’s Department of Environmental Management sponsors the free mulch program. At this time, loading assistance for small vehicles is available only at the Hilo location and fees range from $10-$40 depending on vehicle size.

If you want to arrange for a large truckload to be delivered to your residence, business, or farm, from either the Hilo or Kona green waste processing sites, please call the Big Island Recycling representative at (808) 306-1876 to make those arrangements.

For more information about this program, please contact the County’s Recycling Coordinator at 961-8942.

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The University of Hawaii at Hilo, through the North Hawaii Education and Research Center, is offering two courses, starting January 10, 2005, at the Parker School in Waimea. The courses are:

• Psychology 100 - a survey of psychology, meeting Monday nights. Begins January 10.
• History 151- World Civilization, meeting Thursday nights. Begins January 13.

Both courses are open to adults pursuing university credit and degrees. The courses are also available to qualified high school juniors and seniors as Running Start classes, offering dual high school and college credit. Scholarships are available to high school students in Gear Up schools.

High School students should apply as "EARLY ADMIT" students. The UH Hilo application and Running Start forms are available with high school counselors. Adults should apply to UH Hilo as "unclassified" students.

For further information, call UH Hilo Admissions at 974-7414. Application deadline is January 14, 2005.

For questions about Running Start and Gear Up, call the College of Continuing Education and Community Service, 974-7664.

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UH-Hilo’s Senior College offers lifelong learning outreach classes to adults over the age of 45 years, in communities throughout the Big Island.

Spring semester classes start Jan. 10, 2005 and run through May 2005. Schedules vary by location. Classes are generally for 4 weeks, 1.5 hours a week, and generally cost $25. (Note: Some courses are free with the teachers donating their time; while other courses are sponsored by community agencies.)

Among the courses will be Hawaiian ethnobotany in Kona, docent training at the Pana’ewa Rainforest Zoo and golf basics in Volcano.

Call the College of Continuing Education and Community Service (CCECS) at 974-7664 for course offerings, schedules, registration and payment.

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Community Alliance Partners, a team comprised of agencies and organizations that serve the homeless population, has been organizing outreach activities to enhance public awareness of homeless issues in Hawai`i County.

Among the outreach activities is a Wishing Tree decorated with Christmas gift wishes of homeless children, on display at the Hilo Shopping Center from November 20 to December 20.

The Wishing Tree is decorated and administered by the Christmas Wish program – a not-for-profit group that provides Christmas gifts to homeless children during the holidays.

Those who wish to donate may sponsor a child by purchasing a gift from the tree, which will be given to that sponsored child on Christmas Eve. One may also bring a toy to donate, which will be gifted at an annual Christmas party held for the homeless community. To donate, please contact Magin Patrick of the Christmas Wish Program at 982-8128.

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(All project schedules based on weather permitting.)

Where/Location: South Hilo – Kilauea Avenue from Puainako Street to Kamana Street.

What: Maintain centerline markings.

Where/Location: South Hilo – Ponahawai Street and Haili Street.

What: Maintain centerline markings.

Where/Location: South Hilo – E. Lanikaula Street from Kinoole Street to Mililani Street.

What: Maintain centerline markings.

Where/Location: No work scheduled.

What: No work scheduled.

Where/ Location: No work scheduled.

What: No work scheduled.

Where/Location: No projects scheduled.

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The County of Hawai’i Department of Public Works advises the public that from December 21, 2004 four temporary loading zones will go into effect along Ali’i Drive as follows:

• 30-minute freight loading zone on mauka side of Ali’i Drive north of the Ocean View Restaurant
• 30-minute freight loading zone on the mauka side of Ali’i Drive south of the Ocean View Restaurant
• Three-minute passenger loading zone on mauka side of Ali’i Drive south of the Ocean View Restaurant
• 30-minute freight loading zone on the makai side of Ali’i Drive across from Uncle Billy’s Kona Bay Hotel

This change will be in effect for a 90-day trial period and will remain in force until 12 noon on March 18, 2005. No parking will be allowed in these zones, and the no-parking rule will be enforced. The Department of Public Works asks for your patience and cooperation during this trial period.

For further information, please contact the Department of Public Works, Traffic Division at 961-8341.

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The public is advised that the Kealakehe Connector Road, between Kealakehe Street and Keanalehu Drive, will be opened for school bus travel beginning on Monday, December 6, 2004.

Once opened, school buses will be allowed to use this connector road on school days, during the following times.

• From 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m., buses will be traveling in the mauka direction; and
• From 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., except on Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., buses will be traveling in the makai direction.

The purpose of this opening is to (1) help reduce the vehicular traffic on the Queen Kaahumanu Highway and Palani Road, (2) substantially reduce the travel times for the school buses, and (3) encourage student ridership of the buses.

Our police officers and the Kealakehe Neighborhood Watch group will be stationed in the area to monitor this activity. We ask all motorists to use caution when driving around this area, and be mindful of the changes that have taken place.

Your County Department of Public Works appreciates your cooperation during this period.

For more details, please contact our Department of Public Works at (808) 961-8321.

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We encourage everyone to use web-based calendar links. Please add your own events to the respective calendars so others can get the word and not conflict with your plans.

County of Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
State of Hawaii: http://www.state.hi.us/calendars.htm
Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau: http://calendar.gohawaii.com/
Hawaii.com: http://www.hawaii.com/live/
Alternative-Hawaii: http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/calendar.htm
Kamuela.com: http://kamuela.com/calendar/default.asp
Hawaii Nonprofit Community Events (HCF): http://www.hcf-hawaii.org/hcf/hcfg/comcal.jsp
Hawaii Public Radio: http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/psa.htm
Hawaii Theatre Network: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hawaiitheatre
UH at Hilo Theatre Events: http://performingarts.net/Theatre/seasoncalendar/calendar.pl
Waikoloa Village: http://www.waikoloa.org/WVCalendar.html
Public School (click on your school): http://doe.k12.hi.us/calendars0203/index.htm
Hilo Downtown Improvement: Go to www.downtownhilo.com (click on Hilo Activity Guide, and follow directions on how to submit an event.) For information call Alice Moon at 933-9772.
Prince Kuhio Plaza: http://www.princekuhioplaza.com/html/Events.asp

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