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June 23, 2006

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CONTENTS

FEATURE ARTICLES

·        County Transfer Station Improvements Nearly Complete

·        Recycle Hawai`i Thanks Community for Successful CompuCycle Event

COUNTY BULLETIN BOARD

·         Real Property Deadline for Filing Claims for Personal Real Property Exemptions

·         New Hours for Hawi and Puako HI5 Redemption Centers from July 1

·         Kona Road Projects Open House Meeting July 26

·         Miloli`i Solid Waste Transfer Station – Draft Environmental Assessment

·         Resurfacing Mamalahoa Highway through Waimea June 17-31

·         Proposed Sewer Improvements for Portions of Na`alehu – Meeting June 28

·         Proposed Sewer Improvements for Portions of Pahala – Meeting June 29

·         Water Conservation in Upper Puna due to Well Repair from June 19-30

·         Hawai`i County Resource Center Accepts Healing Our Island Grant Applications

·         Environmental Management Commission Seeks Applicants for District 2

·         County Seeks Applicants for Cost of Government Commission

·         HI 5¢ Redemption Centers – Locations and Hours of Operation

·         HI5¢ Recyclers Can Donate Redemption Money to Hawai`i Island United Way

·         Kuakini Highway Update

·         Job Announcements

COMMUNITIES IN ACTION

·         Relay for Life Overnight Run July 15-16 in Hilo to Fight Cancer

·         Grant Writing Workshop at HawCC from July 17-21

·         Kailua-Kona’s July 4 Parade to Honor Late Astronaut Ellison Onizuka

·         Early Education Researcher Dr. Lillian Katz Gives Free Lecture July 15

·         Home Healthcare Cooperative Meetings Islandwide

·         Evening in Paradise Fund-raiser for United Way Sept 16 in Keauhou

·         Free Mulch Available at Kona Transfer Station

TRAFFIC ALERT

·         Signs and Markings Projects

UPCOMING EVENTS

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FEATURE ARTICLES

County Transfer Station Improvements Nearly Complete

The County of Hawaii’s Department of Environmental Management is pleased to announce that the improvement work at Waiohinu, Glenwood, Pahoa, and Waiea Transfer Stations is nearly completed.

Among the improvements that residents will notice are new fences and gates.  The gates will be closed at night to help deter misuse and abuse of our transfer stations and to promote cleanliness at these facilities.

Improvements also aimed at curbing theft of HI5 beverage containers

Installation of gates at the transfer stations has become necessary to help curb several ongoing problems. One of these problems is theft.  Thieves have stolen the equipment used at the redemption center as well as the already redeemed containers so that they can redeem them again.  In one instance the loss was an estimated $5,000.

Nighttime gate closures will begin July 31

Note: The following transfer stations are already gated at night:

Hilo, Kea`au, Papaikou, Honoka`a, Puako, Waimea, Kailua-Kona, Keauhou.  Hilo Transfer Station closes at 5 p.m., and all of the others close at 6:30 p.m.

Nighttime gate closure will also reduce illegal use by commercial haulers.  Some individuals are charging residents a fee to collect garbage, then dumping it at the transfer stations.

Meanwhile, some commercial businesses and contractors are taking their commercial waste to the transfer stations.  Neither of these activities is permitted.  

Your transfer stations are for household rubbish

The transfer stations were designed and built to provide a convenient means for residents to dispose of their household rubbish.  Commercial use of the transfer stations places a significant burden the tax payers.

Abuse equals more cost to maintain transfer facilities

Significantly more County labor and equipment are required to maintain these facilities when they are abused by commercial entities who dump illegally.

Opening hours for transfer stations

The transfer stations are open from 6:30 am to 6:30 pm daily. 

Nighttime gate closures will begin July 31.

We request your kokua in maintaining the cleanliness of your transfer stations.  In the event that you arrive at the transfer station when the gate is closed, please do not dump your garbage at the gate or in some other illegal location.  Your cooperation will help to ensure that your local transfer station remains a practical and convenient means of disposing of your household rubbish.

One step in an overall effort to improve our transfer station operations

This project is one phase of a concerted effort to enhance and repair our transfer stations Island-wide.

The Department of Environmental Management is working with transfer station users to assure that this effort meets the needs of the community.

Please be assured that your questions and concerns are welcome.  For further information, please call the Solid Waste Division at 961-8058 or 961-8514.

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Recycle Hawai`i Thanks Community for Successful CompuCycle Project

Recycle Hawai`i held its annual CompuCycle project in Hilo at the County’s Aupuni Center on May 19 and May 20.  More than 90,000 lbs of computers, component parts and electronics such as televisions, stereos, radios, DVD players etc. were collected and shipped to the Mainland to be recycled.

These recyclables, collected from the community, were sent to Electronics Recyclers of America, which is certified by the State of California to recycle e-waste, so residents whose e-waste is recycled can rest assured that it is disposed of in an ‘earth-friendly’ manner.

CompuCycle is sponsored by the County of Hawai`I’s Department of Environmental Management and is organized by Recycle Hawai`I, with assistance from Community Technology Center Hawai`i and Keep Hawai`i Beautiful.

Howard Shapiro, coordinator for CompuCycle, credited the event’s success to tremendous volunteer support.

“We had more 50 volunteers help us and it’s very gratifying to know that so many people are willing to work hard to help protect our beautiful island environment,” Shapiro said.

The sponsors for CompuCycle would like to thank the following organizations and businesses for their support; Hilo High School Leo Club, Hilo Lions Club, Hawai`i County Police Department recruit classes # 67 & 68, Matson Navigation Company, Business Services Hawai`i, Conen’s Freight Transport and the Kea`au Recycle and Reuse Center staff.

We’d also like to acknowledge the following individuals for their support: Russell Chin, Tracy Santana, Barbara Bell, Captain Jay Enanoria, Craig Kawaguchi, Scott Robertson, Mabel De Silva, Diane Oshima, Kristen Roberts, Jesse Wells, Steven Branthey, Dawn Hurwitz, Nathan Carr, Marsha Hee, Linda Damas and Chris Chin-Chance.

Paul Buklarewicz, executive director of Recycle Hawai`i notes that since the program started in 2004, CompCycle efforts have diverted over 189 tons of potentially hazardous electronics for recycling and/or reuse from Hawai`i Island’s landfills.

To learn more about CompuCycle, call 985-8725. For more information about Recycle Hawai`i, visit www.recyclehawaii.org 

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COUNTY BULLETIN BOARD

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

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:

Should you have further questions, 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, www.hawaiipropertytax.com.

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New Hours for Puako and Hawi HI5 Redemption Centers

Starting July 1, 2006, the HI5 Redemption Centers at Puako and Hawi will have new times of operation.

Hawi will be open on Saturdays only from 8 am-4:30 pm, and Puako will be open on Sundays only from 8 am-4:30 pm (both closed from 1:00-1:30 pm for lunch break).

For information on all HI5 redemption sites, please call the County’s Recycling Specialists at 961-8527 or 961-8549.

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Kona Road Projects Community Meeting July 26

The community is cordially invited to an “Open House” type public meeting to learn more about various road projects in the Kona area.

When:            Wednesday, July 26, 2006,  5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Where:          King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel

 We hope you will take this opportunity to interact with County and State project engineers regarding the following projects and initiatives:

If you require special accommodations or auxiliary aid and/or services to participate in this meeting (i.e. sign language interpreter, large print) or for more details on the meeting, please contact Jiro Sumada at the Department of Public Works, at 961-8321.

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Miloli`i Solid Waste Transfer Station – Draft Environmental Assessment

The following item concerns the Draft Environmental Assessment (DEA), after the fact, for the Miloli`i Solid Waste Transfer Station, TMK #8-9-004:007, Miloli`i, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii. The notice of availability of this DEA will be published in the Office of Environmental Quality Control Notice on June 8, 2006. The 30-day public comment period begins on that day.

(To view a PDF version of the Draft Environmental Assessment, go to www.co.hawaii.hi.us   , click on Departments, then click on Environmental Management and scroll down to the link to Miloli`i Transfer Station Environmental Assessment Draft.)

The Hawaii County Department of Environmental Management anticipates a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) determination for the Draft Environmental Assessment regarding the Miloli`i Transfer Station.

The Miloli`i transfer station consists of a single 20-foot drop box with a wood-frame stair and deck.  It was put into service to mitigate open dumping in the area and to provide a convenient and healthful service to local residents. It has been in operation for over 20 years, though without all the necessary permits or land-use authorization.

Miloli`i Transfer Station – the facility itself

The facility is operated by the County through a private contract to serve the disposal needs of the roughly 700 residents of the community of Miloli`i.

The transfer station property is owned by the State and located in a Conservation District and the Special Management Area.  This after-the-fact Environmental Assessment (EA) is prepared for the purpose of obtaining permits to bring the facility into compliance with existing State and County of Hawai`i regulations.

Proposal is to continue operations in situ until replacement is made available by the County

The proposed action is to continue to operate the facility in its current location until a replacement facility can be made available.  Alternatives to the proposed action are the No Action alternative, which would be to immediately close the transfer station, or to move the existing facility to an alternate location.

The No Action alternative is rejected because of probable environmental impacts.

No solid waste disposal alternatives would be available within 15 miles if the Miloli`i transfer station were closed immediately.

Few alternative sites in the area

An alternate location would not be ready for operation during the period before selection of a mauka site that would replace Miloli`i altogether.  There are few alternative locations in the community and those may create additional impacts that are not currently associated with the existing location.

Addressing compliance issues

Land-use restrictions on the existing location require that Conservation District Use Permit (CDUP) and a Special Management Area Permit be obtained.

For this reason the location is not in compliance with State of Hawai`i land-use plans or County zoning ordinances.  A Solid waste management permit will also be required.

Weighing the pros and cons of existing facility

Despite these restrictions the existing facility is found to have only minor and temporary impacts to the environment and quality of life in Miloli`i.  These impacts are far outweighed by the opportunity to dispose of residential waste in a safe, convenient and environmentally sound manner. 

For further information, please contact the Department of Environmental Management at 961-8083.

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Resurfacing Mamalahoa Highway through Waimea June 17-31

The County of Hawaii, Department of Public Works will resurface 5.5 miles of Mamalahoa Hwy in Waimea starting June 17 to July 31, 2006, at an estimated cost of $1.2 million.

Road resurfacing starts; at Kamamalu to Mud Lane and from Waimea Elementary School up to just before Lalamilo Farm Lots.

One or two lanes of traffic will remain open. However, motorists should expect delays or consider alternate routes, whenever possible.

Public Works crews will work on the following schedule, weather permitting:

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Weekends from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

No construction is scheduled for Sunday, June 18, 2006.

For further information, please contact Jiro Sumada, Deputy Director of Public Works at 961-8321.

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Proposed Sewer Improvements for Portions of Na`alehu – Meeting June 28

The County of Hawai`i’ Department of Environmental Management cordially invites the community to a meeting regarding proposed sewer improvements for portions of Na`alehu Village on Wednesday, June 28, from 6:00 -8:00 p.m.

WHEN:          Wednesday, June 28, 2006, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:       Na`alehu Community Center

The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management has engaged the Planning/Engineering firm of SSFM International to address future sewer improvements necessary to convert existing Large Capacity Cesspools to Septic Systems in portions of the Na’alehu Village in the Ka`u District of the Island of Hawai`i. 

The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the project and solicit public input and comments.  A Project Summary is available for viewing on the County of Hawaii’s website, www.co.hawaii.hi.us  under Department of Environmental Management, Technical Services Section.

Individuals requiring special needs accommodations should call Nelson Ho of the Department of Environmental Management at 961-8083 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date.

For further information, please contact Steve Yee, SSFM Project Manager at (808) 933-2727

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Proposed Sewer Improvements for Portions of Pahala Village – Meeting June 29

The County of Hawai`i’ Department of Environmental Management cordially invites the community to a meeting regarding proposed sewer improvements for portions of Pahala Village on Thursday, June 29 from 6:00-8 p.m.

WHEN:          Thursday, June 29, 2006, 6:00– 8:00 p.m.

WHERE:       Pahala Community Center

The County of Hawai‘i Department of Environmental Management has engaged the Planning/Engineering firm of SSFM International to address future sewer improvements necessary to convert existing Large Capacity Cesspools to Septic Systems in portions of the Pahala Village in the Ka`u District of the Island of Hawai`i.

The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the project and solicit public input and comments.  A Project Summary is available for viewing on the County of Hawaii’s website, www.co.hawaii.hi.us  under Department of Environmental Management, Technical Services Section.

Individuals requiring special needs accommodations should call Nelson Ho of the Department of Environmental Management at (808) 961-8083 at least five (5) working days prior to the meeting date.

For further information, please contact Steve Yee, SSFM Project Manager at (808) 933-2727

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Water Conservation in Upper Puna due to Well Repair from June 19-30

Due to the scheduled repair of the Olaa #3 Well in Keaau from June 19 through June 30, the following areas will experience a water shortage, and water conservation is requested of all residents in the following towns in Upper Puna:  Kea`au, Kurtistown, and Mountain View.

The affected area extends from Shipman Industrial Park, along Highway 11 (Volcano Highway), including all side streets and subdivisions, to Glenwood Subdivision.  The Keaau-Pahoa affected area extends from Keaau, along Highway 130 (Keaau-Pahoa Road) including all side streets and subdivisions, to Makuu Farm Lots.

The Department of Water Supply is asking the Upper Puna community to conserve water, and reduce your daily consumption by 10%.  Here are some of the ways to conserve water:

•  Wash full loads of laundry only.

•  Wash full loads of dishes only.

•  Serve drinking water only when requested.

•  Do not let the faucet run unnecessarily.

•  Stop lawn sprinkling.

•  Stop car and boat washing.

•  Use drinking water wisely.

Agricultural users should irrigate only at night, and only between 8:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.  This measure will reduce water loss due to evaporation and minimize drain on the water system during peak demand.

For further information, please contact Clyde Young of the Department of Water Supply at 961-8790.

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Hawai`i County Resource Center Accepts Healing Our Island Grant Applications

The Hawaii County Resource Center would like to inform our community that the center is now accepting applications for Healing Our Island grants.

The Healing Our Island Community Fund is a mini-grant program that awards grants of up to $2,000 to community groups and grassroots organizations within Hawaii County for projects and events that address drug awareness and education, and drug prevention.

You may download the application by visiting the Healing Our Island website at   www.healingourisland.com   

For further information about Healing Our Island or other community grant programs, please contact the Hawaii County Resource Center, Department of Research & Development at 25 Aupuni Street, Room 109, Hilo, HI  96720.  Phone: 961-8366.  Email: hcrc@co.hawaii.hi.us  . 

Thank you for helping to Heal Our Island!

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Environmental Management Commission Seeks Applicants for District 2

The Environmental Management Commission has a vacancy for a commissioner to represent District 2 in Hilo (Council member Donald Ikeda's district).

Community-minded residents are encouraged to apply for this vacancy.

Members of the Environmental Management Commission advise the Department of Environmental Management on waste reduction strategies, recycling, litter control, community involvement, and other issues related to the functions of the department.

Under the Hawaii County Charter, appointments to the commission are made by the Mayor with Council approval.  Commissioners serve 5-year staggered terms.

The commission is made up of nine members, each representing one of the nine Council districts. 

To obtain an application, please contact the Office of Information and Complaints, Mayor's Office, Room 217, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo. Phone:  961-8223 or at the Kona Mayor's Office, Hanama Place, 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona. Phone: 329-5226.

For further information about the Environmental Management Commission, please contact the Department of Environmental Management at 961-8083.

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County Seeks Cost of Government Commission Member for District 8

Hawai`i County is currently recruiting a citizen volunteer to serve as commissioner to represent District 8 (Council member Angel Pilago's district) on the Cost of Government Commission.

The Commission serves for a period of 11 months only, and is empaneled one year after the Mayor is elected into office.

Their mission is to study and investigate present operations within the County of Hawai`i, and make recommendations to the Mayor and Hawai`i County Council on how improvements in County government may be made.

For further information, please contact Corporation Counsel Lincoln Ashida at 961-8251. Completed applications can be dropped off or mailed to Lincoln Ashida at the Office of the Corporation Counsel at the Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Suite 325, Hilo, HI 96720.

Application forms may be picked up in Hilo at the Office of Information and Complaints at Room 217, 25 Aupuni Street and in Kona at the Kona Mayor's Office at Hanama Place, Kailua-Kona.  You may also find an application form on line at www.co.hawaii.hi.us .

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Redemption Centers – Hours of Operation

The following is a primer on the State of Hawai`i's beverage container redemption program works, and the location of the County of Hawai’i’s beverage container redemption sites:

Qualifying Beverage Containers:

What’s IN:  Eligible (redeemable) beverage containers include:  soft drinks, soda, water, juice, tea and coffee drinks, and low alcohol content drinks (beer, malt beverages, wine coolers, mixed spirits) in metal, glass or #1&#2 plastic, 64 oz. or less.      

What’s OUT:  Ineligible (unredeemable) containers include:  milk, wine and liquor containers.

Reminder:  ONLY eligible HI5¢ labeled containers can be redeemed.

Qualified beverage containers may be redeemed for cash at the following locations:

**Transfer Station centers closed daily from 1:00-1:30pm for lunch.**

Please contact Atlas Recycling LLC at 935-9328 (Hilo) or 329-6868 (Kona) for further information about additional scrap value paid on aluminum cans and their mobile redemption sites in rural communities.

Certified redemption centers are now accepting flattened aluminum and plastic HI5¢ beverage containers.  

Flattened containers are weighed at redemption sites to determine deposit payment.  The public is reminded that reverse vending machines will not accept flattened or crushed containers.

DID YOU KNOW….that the Department of Environmental Management has an information line?  Call 961-5044 for HI5¢ redemption, recycling, and other solid waste information.  Or visit:

www.hi5deposit.com / http://co.hawaii.hi.us/directory/dir_envmng.htm

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HI5¢ Recyclers Can Donate Redemption Money to Hawai`i Island United Way

The HI5 legislation, also known as the bottle bill began on January 1, 2005. It is working in many ways big and small. Here’s an example.

From May, 2006 conscientious recyclers can feel twice as good about keeping beverage containers out of the landfill, by taking advantage of a new fundraising program that directs the redemption money to the Hawaii Island United Way.

Through an agreement between Hawaii Island United Way and The Arc of Hilo, which operates nine out of 11 HI-5 redemption centers on the Big Island, residents can now direct their nickel-per-container proceeds to Hawaii Island United Way.

“Every nickel counts, and we are thrilled that The Arc of Hilo has generously agreed to direct HI-5 funds to us from people who want to support the programs and partner agencies of HIUW,” said Darla DeVille, president and CPO of the island-wide charitable agency.

The Arc of Hilo Redemption Centers located at the transfer stations in Hilo, Keaau, Waimea, and Kealakehe are open Monday, Wednesday, Friday and weekends from 8am-4:30pm.  Additional sites are open weekends only at the Pahoa, Waiohinu, Puako, Hawi and Keauhou transfer stations.

When dropping off your HI-5 containers, please state that you would like the nickels to benefit Hawaii Island United Way.  The Arc of Hilo will issue a check to Hawaii Island United Way once a month.

The Arc of Hilo is a non-profit organization that improves the quality of life for Big Island residents with developmental and other disabilities by providing recreational, vocational and skill training, as well as employment and residential opportunities.

Funds contributed to HIUW help to achieve its mission, which is to unite people, organizations, and resources to build a healthier community. Funds are directed to 39 programs of 30 partner agencies—including The Arc of Hilo--as well as to donor-choice agencies.

For more information, please call 935-6393 or 326-7400 or go to www.HawaiiUnitedWay.org .

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Kuakini Highway Construction Update

Construction work to widen Kuakini Highway, from Palani Road to Hualalai Road, commenced on November 8, 2004.

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.

By popular demand, the weekly Kuakini Update talk story sessions have resumed.

Join the project engineers and your neighbors at these talk story sessions, which will take place every Tuesday morning at 7:30 at the Mayor's Kona Conference Room at Hanama Place...  Coffee and doughnuts provided.

Here is the update for this week:

• Utility relocation work is on-going.
• Landscaping and irrigation installation in progress.
• Permanent striping on Kuakini Highway from Palani Road to the vicinity of Hanama Place will resume next week.

Information on project status will be provided via this newsletter, the County website at www.co.hawaii.hi.us and the Mayor's West Hawaii Office at 329-5226.

Mahalo nui loa for your support of this community improvement project.

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Job Announcements

Hawai`i County … a nice place to live. County of Hawai`i … a great place to work.

Consider employment with the County of Hawai`i because it offers: numerous jobs, great benefits, provides valuable services, diverse culture, a beautiful island – not to mention warm and friendly residents.

Call the County of Hawai`i’s job hotline (808) 961-8618 or visit www.co.hawaii.hi.us  to download an application packet.

For job postings, visit our website: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/civil_serv/civ_serv.htm

Click on employment opportunities to download all of the forms.

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COMMUNITIES IN ACTION

Relay For Life of Hilo Overnight Run July 15-16 in Hilo to Fight Cancer

The American Cancer Society’s Fourteenth Annual Relay For Life of Hilo is a fun-filled family event to raise money to benefit East Hawaii cancer patients and their families.  In this community effort to fight cancer, teams raise money and commit to having a team member walking the track throughout the twelve-hour event.

Relay For Life runs from 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 15 until 6:00 a.m. on Sunday, July 16 at Francis Wong Stadium in Hilo.  It is held overnight to symbolize the journey of a cancer patient from the darkness of diagnosis to the light at the end of the tunnel of treatment.

This year’s theme is “Let’s Go to the Movies with Friends, Family and Caregivers.”  Teams are competing for “Oscars” by choosing a movie for best tent site decoration and best team costumes.  The event features a silent auction, keiki activities, on-site fundraisers such as bake sales and games, and an evening of popular live entertainment.  A beautiful luminary ceremony celebrates cancer survivors and honors those lost to cancer.

Join the hundreds of volunteers who put on this tobacco-free, alcohol-free and drug-free event as the community comes together to raise money for cancer education, advocacy, patient services, and research to eliminate cancer and the suffering it causes.

For further information, please contact Erin Moncada, Program Director, American Cancer Society, Hawaii Pacific Inc at  Erin.Moncada@cancer.org or call 935-9763.

Relay For Life represents the hope that one day cancer will be eliminated.

Visit the Relay For Life of Hilo web page at http://www.acsevents.org/hi/relay/hilo

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Grantsmanship Center Grant Writing Workshop July 17-21 at HawCC

Hawai`i Community College and the Hawai`i County Resource Center will host a workshop on successful grant proposal writing.  This workshop at Hawaii Community College in Hilo takes place from July 17-21, 2006.

During this five-day “hands-on” program, participants will be taken step-by-step through the techniques of writing competitive grant proposals.

Participants will be taken through all stages of planning programs and locating funding sources. Workshops will be conducted by a trainer from The Grantsmanship Center, the world’s most-established and largest fund development training organization.

Designed for both novice and advanced grantseekers, The Grantsmanship Training Program is a one-of-a-kind workshop widely recognized as the “gold standard” of grants training.

Tuition for this top-quality training program is $825.  (A limited number of half-tuition scholarships are available for organizations with budgets of less than $300,000.)

To ensure personalized attention, enrollment is limited to 30 participants.  These workshops often fill to capacity, so we encourage you to enroll early.

To register or to apply for a scholarship, please call The Grantsmanship Center directly at 1-(800)421-9512, or you can enroll online at www.tgci.com .

For further information, please contact Stephen McPeek, at the Hawaii County Resource Center at 961-8085 or Email: smcpeek@co.hawaii.hi.us .

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Kailua-Kona’s July 4 Parade to Honor Late Astronaut Ellison Onizuka

The theme for the 11th Annual Kailua-Kona Independence Day parade is “Fulfill Your Dreams” – Honoring Astronaut Col. Ellison Onizuka.  The Grand Marshal for this year’s parade will be Mrs. Lorna Onizuka.

The parade will begin at the Kona Kekuaokalani Gymnasium parking lot at 10:00 a.m. and take the traditional route down Kuakini Highway to Palani Road onto Ali`i Drive to the Coconut Grove Marketplace.

We invite you to support the parade by participating with an entry or being a sponsor.  Volunteers are also needed to help on parade day.

Please contact Renee Kraft for entry application or sponsorship form at 345-2108 or e-mail Konakolohe@yahoo.com

Additional questions regarding the parade call Cliff Kopp at 331-8191 or Barbara Kossow at 329-5226.

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Early Education Researcher Dr. Lillian Katz Gives Free Lecture July 15

Dr. Lilian Katz, an internationally know early childhood teacher/researcher, will be presenting a free public lecture on Saturday, July 15th from l p.m.–3:30 p.m as part of a seminar entitled “Engaging Children’s Minds.”

Venue:  Four Seasons Hualalai – Ballroom

No reservations are necessary. The lecture is free and open to the public.

The Hawaii Community College and UH Center, West Hawaii in cooperation with other West Hawaii schools and agencies is presenting this seminar as part of its Hawaii NOW community seminar series.

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Home Healthcare Cooperative Meetings Islandwide

The USDA Rural Development is working with the community through a grant-funded partnership, to establish a home healthcare cooperative.  If you are a Home Care worker interested in becoming a member of this cooperative, or would like more information, please join us.  Contact: Kimberley or Margaret, 965-5063 or 936-9365

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Evening in Paradise Fund-raiser for United Way Sept 16 in Keauhou

The Evening in Paradise benefit for the Hawai`i Island United Way will be held on Saturday Sept 16, 2006 at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.

The event will be held in air conditioned comfort at the resort’s Convention Center this year.

Live entertainment will be provided by Oasys.

On hand will be more than a dozen chefs and vendors preparing their specialities for this food and beverage tasting event.

All proceeds from it go directly to Hawai`i Island United Way.

Tickets are on sale at the Sheraton Keauhou Bay Resort and Spa, FHB, BOH, KTA, and the HIUW website.  Adult tickets are $75, and children ages 6-12 are $40.  Children 5 and under are free. This event is open to the public.  Please make advance reservations.

For more information, please call 981-0349.

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High Quality Mulch at Kealakehe Transfer Station

The County of Hawai’i has FREE MULCH at the public pick-up area of the Kailua-Kona (Kealakehe) Transfer Station available 7 days a week from 6:30 am - 6:30 pm.  This mulch is being processed by EKO Composting and is a higher-quality product than previously available.

Bring a pitchfork to load your own vehicle or have EKO Composting operators load with a backhoe from 7 am to 4 pm only.  No loading fees.

If you want large loads delivered to your property contact a local trucking firm to arrange for delivery of large loads of mulch.  Again, no fees are charged to load any sized truck.

For inquiries, please call the County's Recycling Specialist at 961-8554.

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TRAFFIC ALERT

Signs and Markings Projects

Signs and Markings Project by Traffic’s Maintenance Crews Only

(All project schedules based on weather permitting.)

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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/
Hawaii Community Foundation:http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/calendar/index.php
Alternative-Hawaii: http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/calendar.htm
Kamuela.com: http://kamuela.com/calendar/default.asp
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/calendar
Hilo Downtown Improvement Association Activity Guide: Send an email to dia@hilo.net with the details of your upcoming event or call 935-8850.
Prince Kuhio Plaza: http://www.princekuhioplaza.com/html/Events.asp
Substance Abuse Conference (Hawai`i Community College) www.hawaii.hawaii.edu/hsersacc/BPC.htm

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HAWAII COUNTY WEBSITE

County of Hawaii WebSite Address: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/

County Forms Online: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/forms/forms.html
County Maps Online: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/maps/maps.html
County Project Summaries And Updates Online: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/projects.htm

Use the following links to the specific region:
North Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/nh/NH-M.htm
East Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/eh/EH-M.htm
South Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/sh/SH-M.htm
West Hawaii: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/info/k2k/K2K-M.htm

Procurement Notices: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/purchasing/bids.htm

WE VALUE YOUR FEEDBACK

Information & Complaints:  cohinfo@co.hawaii.hi.us
County Departments: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/email.htm
Hawaii County website: co.hawaii.hi.us

TO ADD OR REMOVE YOUR NAME

To add or remove your name from distribution, e-mail Janet Snyder: jsnyder@co.hawaii.hi.us

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information, contact:
Janet Snyder
Phone: (808) 961-8223
Fax: (808) 933-1521
e-mail: jsnyder@co.hawaii.hi.us

Hawai‘i County ... a nice place to live.

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