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Fire Fighting Concerns in Hawai`i County
Our island community has been undergoing some very diverse and dramatic changes over the last two decades and more significantly in the last year or so. These changes have had a direct impact on fire safety and fire fighting concerns.
The Background
Due to economic factors and the changes in our island’s employment market, shifts in population as well as the buildup and growth of various rural communities have been on the rise. Specifically, we have witnessed and continue to see substantial buildup and construction in the Puna and South Kona and Ka’u districts.
The affordability and availability of property and real estate in these areas appear to be the driving force.
Coincidentally, these areas are recognized, from the perspective of fire protection, as having inadequate or no water supply, less than normal standard roads, and a higher incidence of "wildland urban interface". (We’ll explain what that means shortly.)
Water Supply Issue
The water supply issue is very apparent when you consider that 75% of the households in the Puna District and 100% of the households in the Ocean View area are without any form of municipal water system and rely solely upon catchment systems for both potable and emergency water supplies.
The map and graph below this article identifies the number and percentage of households in the respective districts that are not serviced by a municipal water system.
These numbers are significant when you consider a technical reality of fire fighting. Fire flow (that is, the necessary water flow in gallons per minute to effectively mitigate a structure fire based on cubic foot dimensions) needed to extinguish a fire involving 50% of a typical 1,500 square foot residence is approximately 250 gallons per minute. This flow must be sustained until it exceeds the critical rate for extinguishment (the point at which the volume of water applied is able to absorb the heat generated by the burning material).
Without a sustainable water source, firefighters must rely upon available water transported to the scene in a fire apparatus such as a tanker. Here comes another technical reality of fire fighting. The typical fire apparatus is capable of storing and transporting 500 to 1000 gallons of water. This translates into a 2 to 4 minute water supply when applied at the recommended rate. In many cases, this has often been proven to be inadequate.
Get sprinklers Installed in your home
While it would be ideal that every residential development on our vast island was provided with a municipal water system, this is nearly impossible for a number of reasons, including cost and the availability of a water source.
Reasonable alternatives may include the establishment of static water sources strategically located within these communities for the primary purpose of fire protection, the installation of residential sprinkler systems by the homeowner, and the possible required location and size of catchment systems to support fire protection needs.
Regardless of the measures taken, they can only be achieved through community support and education.
Water supply , insurance premiums and fire hazard ratings
Of financial relevance to the issue of water supply is its relation to insurance coverage and premiums. As identified by the Hawaii Insurance Bureau, the relative location that a residence has to both a fire station and a fire hydrant determines its hazard classification.
Basically, to receive a preferred hazard classification rating, a residence or building must be situated within five road miles of a dedicated fire station and within 1000 feet of an approved fire hydrant. Without either, a higher hazard rating is applied.
The hazard ratings are based on a scale of ten, with 1 being the best or lowest rating and 10 being the worst or highest rating.
Most of the Puna District and all of the Ocean View area along with many other areas are rated a 9.
This is of significance when you consider that the Fire Department has dedicated stations in these areas and some insurance underwriters or carriers will not issue policies for those areas rated a 9. A reduction in the hazard classification of just one grade or step may mean substantial premium savings to the policy holder.
Roads and Fire Fighting
The second issue relates to roads and road conditions. As mentioned earlier, the road conditions in many subdivisions and communities are less than adequate. Although fire code requirements specifically identify minimum road widths, surface conditions, and slope, for anyone who has navigated some of these areas it is very apparent that it does not meet the specifications.
Road conditions are directly related to the issue of water because to provide for the fundamental fire flow needs, fire fighters need larger tankers. But the roads may not be designed to support the speedy delivery of this vital resource. Future planning and development will need to address this important issue.
Landscaping, Natural Vegetation and Wildland Fires
Earlier we mentioned the issue of "wildland urban interface". The best way to describe this and the impact it poses is to reflect on the hundreds of homes and millions of dollars in property lost each year due to wild fires in California.
Closer to home, parts of our island are prone to wildland fires, with structures lost to such catastrophes in Puna and South Kohala. (One of the more recent and substantial losses was an upscale residence in the Kohala Estates Subdivision in the early 1990’s.)
Many people seek out and value seclusion, privacy, and the interface with nature, however there are associated risks.
Education is key
Property owners need to be educated in the risks associated with the types, sizes, and proximity of certain plants and natural vegetation, as well as building design and construction. If not, property losses due to wildland fires will continue.
Wildland fires pose a need for an aggressive public education and fire prevention program. Over the past two years, the Fire Department has become involved in the Firewise Program in partnership with community associations and the State Division of Forestry. The Firewise Program is designed to educate communities and residents on the hazards of living in a wildland urban interface.
Communities are encouraged to implement self-help projects that range from door-to-door property assessments to identify potential hazards to the establishment of fuel breaks and defensible spaces.
Get Firewise
Four communities in the South Kohala area (Waikoloa, Puuanahulu, Wailea Bay, and Kohala by the Sea) have taken a very strong hold of the program and are conducting a variety of projects aimed at protecting their residents.
Recently, the Kohala by the Sea Community was recognized as the only community in the State of Hawaii to be an official Firewise community. We are very confident that many more communities on our island will achieve this status and recognition.
Hazard avoidance instead of mitigation
In closing, we would like to emphasize that one of the Fire Department’s key focuses is public education and relations. We have defined this in our strategic plan as: "Develop and implement an effective and comprehensive public education program to promote partnerships in the building of a safe community."
We know we are scratching the surface in this arena and have a great deal further to grow and improve. However, we share the philosophy that it’s better to make the effort to avoid a tragedy than put in a great deal more effort into mitigating one.
For further information, call Fire Administration at 961-8297.
Whole numbers represent number of household units not provided with
municipal water supply.
Percentage is based on the total number of household units in the district.
COUNTY OF HAWAII
DATA BOOK
For Year 2000
District |
Occupied Having Units |
County Water Works Service |
Estimated Water Catchment |
Percentage on Catchment |
| South Hilo | 16,928 |
14,561 |
2,367 |
14% |
| North Hilo | 582 |
523 |
59 |
10% |
| Hamakua | 2,098 |
1,839 |
259 |
12% |
| North Kohala | 1,751 |
1,556 |
195 |
11% |
| South Kohala | 4,648 |
3,107 |
1,541 |
33% |
| North Kona | 10,522 |
7,623 |
2,899 |
28% |
| South Kona | 3,113 |
1,849 |
1,264 |
41% |
| Ka’u | 2,209 |
1,255 |
954 |
43% |
| Puna | 11,134 |
2,771 |
8,363 |
75% |
| TOTALS: | 52,985 |
35,084 |
17,901 |
34% |
General Elections 2004 – Your Vote Counts
The right to vote is an important part of our democracy.
In the general election on Tuesday, November 2 we will be voting to decide the next President of the United States, one U.S. Senator, the U.S. Representative to Congress, one State Senate seat for District 3, six State House seats, one Board of Education Member and one Office of Hawaiian Affairs Trustee.
This article is aimed at answering some of the questions our Hawai`i County voters may have concerning the upcoming elections.
You must be registered in order to vote
The County Elections Division urges you to be sure you are properly registered to vote, and that the division has your most current information. If you have moved or changed your name since the last election, you must have re-registered.
If you did not receive a yellow voter notification card in the mail, please call the Elections Division at 961-8277. This is so you will not experience delays on Election Day.
The deadline to register for the general election was Monday, October 4.
Absentee voting – by mail or walk-in
You can cast your ballot early. Any person registered to vote may cast an absentee ballot.
Absentee Ballot by mail
To request an absentee ballot by mail, you need to complete an Application for Absentee Voter Ballot. Applications are available at:
Mail or drop off the completed application at the County Building or Kona Mayor’s Office (addresses above). You will receive your ballot and instructions on how to vote using your ballot by mail.
Deadlines for Absentee Voter Ballot by mail:
Application for Absentee Voter Ballot must be received by the City/County Clerk where you reside no later than October 26, 2004, 4:30 P.M. (See separate article below.)
Absentee Walk-in voting
The time period for the Absentee Walk-in General Election is from October 19 to October 30 (rural sites end on October 29).
Absentee Walk-in polling places and hours:
For additional absentee polling places and hours, call the Elections Division at 961-8277. You can call them for your Absentee Polling site. (See also the following article on Absentee Polling sites in Hawai`i County.)
How can I learn more about the candidates?
You can be a better-informed voter by visiting the candidates web guide on the Internet. All candidates were asked by the State Office of Elections to participate in the web guide by providing a picture and a personal statement.
The web guide is on the Elections Division Main Page. Click on Candidates for Big Island Voters.
What’s new this year on electronic voting? What was the previous system like?
A new system this year is the Direct Recording Electronic Voting Machine. This voting machine will allow the visually-impaired or illiterate to vote independently through the use of headphones. They will receive oral instructions on how to vote.
What kind of vote counting will we have this year?
At the precincts, we will continue to have paper ballots marked with pens in addition to the electronic voting machine. Therefore, we will still use the precinct counter (the machine that counts the paper ballots). Voters will have a choice of whether they want to use the paper ballot or the electronic voting machine.
The State of Hawai`i, in order to comply with the Help America Vote Act, will place one Direct Recording Electronic Voting Machine in all of the precincts statewide. This will provide opportunities for all voters to vote independently.
The absentee mail ballots will be counted on a high-speed central counter.
How can we be sure that the votes are counted correctly?
There are procedures to ensure the integrity of the process. At the precinct level, there are officials who represent different political parties who act as poll watchers.
At the counting center there are official observers who are the eyes and ears of the public, and whose responsibility is to do logic and accuracy tests of the different ballot counting programs.
What do poll watchers do?
Poll watchers represent the different political parties. A party can submit one poll watcher per precinct. The poll watcher observes the conduct of the election, and calls to the attention of the precinct chairperson any election procedures that are not being followed.
When there is a break in voting activity at the precinct on Election Day, the poll watchers are allowed to view the poll books and call to remind members of their party who have not voted.
Can you redo your ballot if you make a mistake?
Everyone makes mistakes. There are spoiled ballot procedures in place for this purpose. This allows all voters to receive another ballot if they make a mistake.
The precinct counter machine will alert voters if they over-vote or turn in a blank ballot.
A chance to test-drive the new electronic voting machines
The Elections Division will be scheduling public demonstrations around the island. The public will be notified of these demonstrations through the media.
We are working on having a demo machine at each absentee walk-in precinct, so that voters will be able to practice and get comfortable with the machine before they actually vote on it.
For further information on elections, call 961-8277. Or visit the Elections Division web page.
Absentee Walk-in Polling Places in Hawai`i County
Registered voters may vote early (absentee) beginning Tuesday, October 19 through Friday, October 29, 2004 and Tuesday, October 19 through Saturday, October 30, 2004 in Hilo.
NOTE: Absentee voting will conclude on Friday, October 29, 2004, in Kona, Waimea, Pahala, and Kohala. Absentee voting in Hilo will conclude on Saturday, October 30, 2004.
2004 GENERAL ELECTION
WALK-IN ABSENTEE POLLING PLACES
WALK-IN ABSENTEE |
IF YOUR ELECTION DAY PRECINCT IS LISTED HERE, YOU MAY VOTE AT THE CORRESPONDING POLL IN THE FIRST COLUMN |
TIMES |
| Hilo County Building 25 Aupuni St. |
All precincts in Hawaii County | Weekdays: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturdays: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Waimea Community Center 65-1260 Kawaihae Rd. |
Waipio Art Gallery Honokaa High School Paauilo Elementary School Ookala Carpenter Shop Laupahoehoe Library Honohina Hongwanji Hakalau Gym Honomu Gym Kulaimano Community Center Kalanianaole Elem/Inter School Puueo Multi-Culture Center Waikoloa Elementary School Spencer Park Pavilion Waimea Elem/Inter School Cafeteria Kuhio Hale Mealani Agricultural Experiment Station |
Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(M-Th) 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Fri) |
| Hanama Place Conference Room 75-5706 Kuakini Hwy, #103 |
Milolii Halau Hookena Elementary School St. Benedict Catholic Church Honaunau School Konawaena High School Konawaena Elementary School Keauhou Fire Station Kahakai ElementarySchool Kailua View Estates Rec. Center Kona Vistas Recreation Center Kona Imin Center Old Kona Airport Pavillion Kealakehe Elementary School Kona United Methodist Church Kealakehe Elementary School Kealakehe Intermediate School Kealakehe High School Kona Palisades Community Center Puuanahulu Community Center |
Weekdays: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Pahala Community Center 96-1149 Kamani St. |
Mt. View Community Gym Cooper Center Kau High School Cafeteria Naalehu Elementary School Ocean View Community Center |
Weekdays: 9 a.m. – 12
noon (M-F) 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
| North Kohala District
Courthouse 54-3900 Akoni Pule Hwy. |
Ikuo Hisaoka Gym Kohala Intermediate School Smith’s Garage |
Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 12 noon
(M-F) 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. |
General Election: Absentee Voting by Mail
To request an absentee mail-in ballot, complete an application which can be picked up at the County Building in Hilo and Kona, all U.S. Post Offices, all public libraries and all state agency offices, or by calling the County Elections Office at 961-8277.
Voters can also download from the elections web page co.hawaii.hi.us/elections/main.html
Absentee Ballot requests for the General Election must be received by the County Clerk by 4:30 p.m.on Tuesday., Oct. 26, 2004.
(Election Day is November 2.) Every vote counts. Please vote.
Fire Department Celebrates Fire Prevention Week
The County of Hawaii Fire Department would like to invite the public to join them as they celebrate Fire Prevention Week from October 10 to 16, 2004. The grand finale will take place on October 23.
This year’s nationwide theme, "Test Your Smoke Alarms" underscores a simple fact: Smoke alarms are the great safety success story of the 20th century, but only when they’re working properly.
This year’s activities will conclude with static displays and demonstrations for the public at the old Kona Airport on October 23, 2004, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Among the agencies participating are State airport crash crew, Department of Land & Natural Resources--Forestry and Wildlife, Pohakuloa Training Area, Kilauea Military Reserve, along with the Fire Department’s Prevention Bureau, rescue teams and volunteer firefighters.
Participation in Fire Prevention Week highlights the Department’s ongoing efforts to increase public awareness through fire safety education and fire prevention programs. They are celebrating Fire Prevention Week with open houses at all 19 of its fire stations through the County of Hawai`i. During the week the public can meet firefighters, tour stations and receive information about fire safety and fire prevention.
Every fire safety team begins with firefighters and other first responders. But the Fire Department can’t do it alone—they need to involve and educate the public of their role in effective fire safety.
Please help them spread the message, "Test Your Smoke Alarms." It may sound like basic advice, but this lesson can save lives.
Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres. The fire began on October 8, but continued into and did most of its damage on October 9, 1871.
For further information contact Laurie Kaneta of the Hawai`i County Fire Department at 961-8394.
Water Conservation in Hamakua, North Hilo, South and North Kohala
AFFECTED AREAS: HAINA WATER SYSTEM; HAMAKUA
LAUPAHOEHOE WATER SYSTEM; NORTH HILO
Due to ongoing dry weather conditions and exceptionally large water consumption in both areas; and, due to repairs to the Laupahoehoe Well for Affected Area #2, the Department of Water Supply would like to notify consumers in the Affected Areas that they are under Water Conservation. Water Conservation Notice is a voluntary action to reduce water usage by 10%.
AFFECTED AREAS: KUKUIHAELE WATER SYSTEM; SOUTH KOHALA
MAKAPALA-NIULI WATER SYSTEM; NORTH KOHALA
Due to ongoing dry weather conditions and exceptionally large water consumption, the Department of Water Supply would like to remind consumers in the Affected Areas that they are under Water Conservation. Water Conservation Notice is a voluntary action to reduce water usage by 10%.
To reach the 10% reduction goal, here are a few tips:
Agricultural users should irrigate only at night from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This measure reduces water loss due to evaporation and minimizes water system drain during peak demand.
Please conserve water.
For more information, please contact Dennis Lee at the Department of Water Supply at 961-8790.
For job postings, visit our website: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/civil_serv/civ_serv.htm
Or call our 24/7 Job Hotline: 961-8618
Or visit our webpage: co.hawaii.hi.us
Click on employment opportunities to download all of the forms.
COMMUNITIES IN ACTION
Talk in Waimea on Newly-Opened Gateway Energy Center
Come hear a talk on the brand-new Gateway Energy Center at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawai`i Authority (NELHA) in Keahole.
When: Tues., Oct. 26, 2004, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.,.
Where: Thelma Parker Memorial Library Conference Room, Waimea
Admission: Free
Jacqui Hoover, NELHA Administrative & Project Manager and Acting Executive Director, will introduce the Gateway Energy Center as NELHA's signature project.
She will explain and describe the Gateway buildings' unique construction, along with the distinct honor of Leadership in Engineering and Environmental Design platinum certification.
The talk is co-sponsored by the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program, School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology and the Malama Kai Foundation.. For further information call the UH Sea Grant Extension Service at 329-2861.
West Hawai`i Recycling Pilot Project Grand Opening in Kealakehe Oct 30
The public is cordially invited to the grand opening of the Kailua Recycles Project, (otherwise known as the West Hawai`i Recycling pilot project) on Saturday, October 30 at 10:00 am.
Come join us for a day of fun, music, displays, recycling demonstrations, workshops on recycling, keiki activities and more!
The Kailua Recycles Project is for residential recycling. It is located right next to the Kealakehe Transfer Station so it is also convenient for residential waste disposal.
It is Hawaii Island's second solid waste convenience center to be upgraded for maximum recycling. . The demonstration project will recycle within a two-stream process:
If proven successful, this will keep more of our recyclable stuff out of our landfills.
Kealakehe Transfer Station already collects scrap metal and green waste at the site and these services will remain in place.
For more information, contact Recycle Hawai`i at 329-2886 or email info@recyclehawaii.org .
Educational Opportunities for Community Builders
The Rural Development Leadership Network has a program to assist community leaders to strengthen their practical skills, knowledge and credentials while remaining involved in their community development work.
Participants may earn an academic degree (B.A., M.A. or Ph.D.) by:
1) implementing a practical field project in their community,
2) pursuing related independent study, and
3) participating in a month-long Rural Development Institute at the University of California at Davis.
Participants are mentored by a team of field and study advisors and work under the umbrella of a sponsoring organization, which also contributes financially to RDLN. The amount ranges from $7,500 to $30,000 depending upon the degree.
Deadline for applications: November 15, 2004
For further Information, please contact:
Starry Krueger
Rural Development Leadership Network
P.O. Box 98, Prince St. Station
New York, NY 10012
(212)777-9137/Fax (212)477-0367
rdln@ruraldevelopment.org
http://www.ruraldevelopment.org
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, dated September 2004.
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 .
Free Mulch Available at Kealakehe, Hilo Transfer Stations
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.
Please also note that green waste drop offs have resumed at the Kealakehe Transfer Station. A big Mahalo to all residents for your patience and cooperation.
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.
Hilo World Sprints to air on Outdoor Life Network Oct 26, 27, 28
The Hilo World Sprints international paddling competition, the weeklong Olympics of paddling held in Hilo in August, will be featured on the national TV series "Pacific Expeditions - The HAWAII Show" on the Outdoor Life Network on October 26, 27 and 28.
The 23-minute show will air on the following dates and times. Please check your local listings for the channel number of the Outdoor Life Network:
Date Hawaii Time
Tuesday, October 26 at 1:00 am
Wednesday, October 27 at 1:00 am
Thursday, October 28 4:00 a.m.
Double check your local listings or log on to www.olntv.com for details.
Copies of the show are available from:
Ho’ohui ‘Imiloa LLC
P.O. Box 2158
Kailua-Kona, HI 96745
DVD’s and VHS tapes = $25 + $3.85 priority mail in the USA.
For further information, contact:
Jody Bright, Executive Producer
"Pacific Expeditions - The HAWAII Show"
Studio (808) 331-1191 or email jody@pacificexpeditions.tv
Teen Closet for East Hawai`i Youth – Clothing Bank for Teens Opens
The new Teen Closet for East Hawai’i youth is operated by teens and staff of Community Technology Center Hawai’i to assist other teens and families in need.
Donations of clothing are taken in Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Distribution events are held on the last Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. to Noon starting October 30th.
WHERE: Community Technology Center Hawaii at 200 Kanoelehua Ave., Suite 105, Waiakea Square Warehouse (next to Payday Loans).
The Teen Closet needs clothes for teens, boys and girls. We’re also looking for teen volunteers who want to help with the program.
COST: Free. The number of pieces of clothing per teen will depend on inventory.
For more information, call Community Technology Center Hawai`i at 934-7748.
Nonprofit Know-How workshops Offered in Kona Nov 3-5
No nonprofit organization today can afford to have a board that isn’t up to speed on its duties, responsibilities and liabilities. Developing and executing a diversified fund development plan and well-managed accounting system are also essential.
Best practices, effective strategies and basic knowledge can’t be overlooked in today’s challenging environment.
To address these needs, Hawai’i Community Services Council will offer three workshops on Essential Nonprofit Know-How on Nov. 3-5 at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel, Kanakahonu Ballroom, Room #2, in Kona.
Workshop fees are affordable, thanks to program sponsors Bank of Hawai’i, the Atherton Family Foundation, the Frear Eleemosynary Trust and United Way.
The Workshops
1. "Board Alive!, Best Practices in Board Governance," is a half-day program designed for both new board members and seasoned veterans alike, covering the functions of a nonprofit board, best practices for board members, risks and liabilities, board and staff dynamics, strategies to build a strong, diverse board and more. Registration opens at noon and the workshop will be on Nov. 3 from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $45 for HCSC and United Way member agencies, $65 for nonmembers, which covers materials and afternoon refreshments.
2. "Proposal Writing, an Interactive Exploration of Grant-Seeking from Hawaii’s Trusts and Foundations," is a full-day workshop for nonprofit staff or board members that focuses on basic techniques in researching grants and the skills needed for effective and successful proposal writing, with an emphasis on what local funders want to see. It provides hands-on experience in preparing and reviewing a proposal. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. and the program is on Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $75 for HCSC and United Way member agencies, $100 for nonmembers, which includes materials, morning refreshments and lunch.
3. "Financial Management for Nonprofit Organizations," this year for the first time, includes budgeting and cash flow basics. This day-long workshop sponsored by the Bank of Hawai’i is designed to help executives, bookkeepers, treasurers, board members and accountants understand critical nonprofit financial issues, such as audits, taxes, changes to the State of Hawaii Nonprofit Corporations Act, record keeping, internal controls and more. Registration opens at 8 a.m. and the program is on Nov. 5 from 8:30 to 4:30 p.m. Cost is $25, including materials, morning refreshments and lunch.
Registration deadline: October 26. However, space may be available for late registrations.
For more information, call Sally Ley at (808) 529-0455 or email at info@hcsc-hawaii.org
To register, see http://hcsc-hawaii.org/downloads/wkshp2004-11.pdf
TRAFFIC ALERT
(All project schedules based on weather permitting.)
October 25, 2004 Monday
Where/Location: Pohoiki Road.
What: Remove and install Type C raised pavement markers.
October 26, 2004 Tuesday
Where/Location: Kekuanaoa Street from Kanoelehua Avenue to Kilauea Avenue.
What: Install thermoplastic edge of pavement lines and lane lines.
October 27, 2004 Wednesday
Where/Location: Kekuanaoa Street from Kanoelehua Avenue to Kilauea Avenue.
What: Continue installing thermoplastic edge of pavement lines and lane lines.
October 28, 2004 Thursday
Where/Location: Mamalahoa Highway from Kamamalu Road to Lindsey Road.
What: Maintain yellow guidelines at intersections.
October 29, 2004 Friday
What: No work scheduled.
Street Lights and Traffic Signal Projects
Week of October 25, 2004
Where/Location: No projects scheduled.
Lane Closures for Fiber-Optic Cable Project in Kaumana Area
Motorists are advised of the following lane closures and work locations as contractors continue work on installing a conduit system for Sandwich Isles Communications in the Kaumana area.
From Monday, October 25th through Friday, October 29th, Willocks Construction will be boring and trenching in the following areas (see overall project map for general location):
In addition, please be advised of the upcoming lane closures from Monday, October 25th through Friday, October 29th as Jas Glover completes the final paving of this project in the following areas:
The work will start at 8:00 am and continue until 3:30 pm, weather permitting. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes (Waianuenue Avenue/Akolea Road or Puainako Extension) to avoid traffic delays/congestion and allow for extra travel time.
Contractors are in their 17th week of work and estimate this project to be completed in November 2004.
Questions can be referred to Chuck Eckman (Resident Engineer), Mid State Consultants, at 640-9509.
Mahalo for your patience and cooperation.
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
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
Information & Complaints: cohinfo@interpac.net
County Departments: http://co.hawaii.hi.us/email.htm
Hawaii County website: co.hawaii.hi.us
To add or remove your name from distribution, e-mail Janet Snyder: jsnyder@co.hawaii.hi.us
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.