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- WEEKLY REPORT - SEPTEMBER 21, 2001
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- Visit the Hawaii County Website: www.Hawaii-County.com
- Calendar: www.hawaii-county.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
- Hawaii County Information & Complaints: cohinfo@interpac.net
- E-Mail back to me: cohdmd@interpac.net
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- Hawai'i's Big Island ... a nice place to
live.
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- CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE OF THE WEEKLY REPORT
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- - How to Add/Remove Names from Distribution
- - Working Together As We Face Uncertain Times
- - Oct. 6 - Ironman Triathlon in Kona
- http://www.ironmanlive.com/
- - Coming Attractions - Film Activity on the Big
Island
- www.filmbigisland.com/main.html
- - Blood Bank Coming to the Big Island
- - Island Data Books & Newcomers Guides
- http://www.hshawaii.com/databook/
- - Aloha Festivals Paniolo Parade and
Ho'olaulea
- ** Waimea - 10-11 am, Sat. Sept. 22 - Road Closed
**
- - Community Calendar Links
- - Community Meetings w/Peter Young, Deputy
Managing Dir
- www.hawaii-county.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
- Scheduling conflicts force the cancellation of the
following:
- Waimea, Thursday, October 4
- Ocean View, Thursday, October 11
- South Kona, Thursday, October 11
- Volcano, Sunday, October 14
- - Hawaii County Public Notices
- http://www.midweek.com/hscpn/Hawaii/index.html
- - E-Mail Feedback to Hawaii County
Departments
- http://www.hawaii-county.com/feedback.htm
- - Mayor Harry Kim and Cabinet On The Road
- www.hawaii-county.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
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- WEEKLY REPORT
-
- The intent of this report is to provide information
about
- what is happening on the Big Island. We are trying
to open
- and extend lines of communication between County
government
- and the people we serve. We are trying to be
helpful.
-
- If you know of others that may benefit from this
memo, please
- let us know their names and e-mail addresses and we
are happy
- to include them. If you wish to be removed, 'Reply'
and let
- us know and we will remove your name from
distribution.
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- WORKING TOGETHER AS WE FACE UNCERTAIN TIMES
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- The recent terrorist attacks on the mainland and
subsequent
- discussions of "war" have and will impact our lives
and the
- way we do things here on the Big Island.
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- While the extent of the effect can only be speculated
at this
- time, suffice it to say that the economic climate
will be
- affected and that, in turn, will impact all of our
lives.
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- What can we do?
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- One thing, initially, is to consider support for
the
- emergency response and relief efforts on the
mainland.
- Our concerns pale compared to the loss and
tragedy
- experienced in New York and Pennsylvania; and all
of
- America shares in that feeling of loss.
-
- Relief organizations need cash donations to fund
special
- resources and personnel. Here is a link to
several
- response organizations: www.helping.org
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- Closer to home, we should be cognizant and sensitive
to the
- challenges faced by our local businesses and the
people that
- live and work here.
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- It is one thing to reference the impact to "the
economy;" it
- is another perspective to recognize that all of this
involves
- real people -- our families, our friends & our
neighbors.
-
- Already, there are layoffs and cutbacks across the
Big
- Island. The visitor industry, particularly the
airlines and
- hotels, has experienced an immediate impact. We will
likely
- see the ripple effect into other services and
businesses.
-
- The reduction in airline flights does not only affect
our
- visitor industry, it also directly impacts our
farmers.
- While we haven't read much about the impact to our
farmers,
- we know that many of our flower and other growers
face
- challenges shipping their products to the outside
markets.
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- We need to work together to weather this event.
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- Hawaii County representatives are meeting with
other
- government agencies, business organizations,
community groups
- and others to consider and assess the changes that
will
- likely occur, the affects they will have on peoples'
lives
- and what we can do to improve on our future.
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- Some immediate suggestions can best be summarized in
the
- phrase: Think and Buy Local.
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- Visit the other side of the island, spend the night
at a
- local hotel or bed and breakfast ... buy something at
the
- Farmer's Market ... stop at your favorite store and
buy
- something for a loved one ... go out to dinner.
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- Invite off-island family or friends to visit ...
travel to
- another island and stay the weekend. If your
schedule
- doesn't permit a trip at this time, then buy a book
of
- inter-island coupons now and use them later.
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- The context here is pretty simple: by helping each
other
- we will cumulatively help ourselves, and our island's
economy
- and its people. We will all be better because of
it.
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- Every little bit helps ... Please, let's work
together.
- Let's keep Hawai'i's Big Island ... a nice place to
live.
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- OCTOBER 6 - IRONMAN TRIATHLON - KONA
- http://www.ironmanlive.com/
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- The 2001 Ironman Triathlon World Championship
scheduled for
- Kona, Hawaii on October 6 will proceed as planned,
barring
- any unforeseen circumstances. If there are any
changes to the
- current plans, information will be posted on the
Ironman
- website. http://www.ironmanlive.com/
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- "The entire Ironman team is fully aware of the
sensitivities
- that exist during this time of grief, mourning and
healing.
- We believe the presentation of the World Championship
on
- October 6, provides a meaningful opportunity to bring
our
- Ironman family together in a unified expression of
sympathy.
- A special ceremony expressing these sentiments will
be held
- prior to the event.
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- The world of sports, and international events like
Ironman,
- demonstrate that we can all live and compete
together
- peacefully. Citizens from 48 nations will be
participating in
- this year's Ironman, an event that celebrates the
triumph of
- the human spirit, where cultural barriers fade away
in the
- name of competition and fellowship.
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- We join with all who cherish their freedom and refuse
to
- allow these acts of terror to restrict those
liberties or
- change our love of life. God bless you all."
- Lew Friedland, President
- http://www.ironmanlive.com/
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- COMING ATTRACTIONS - FILM ACTIVITY ON THE BIG
ISLAND
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- * House of Usher completed a television commercial
at Parker
- Ranch for "Microsoft".
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- * Maria Caprio International Productions completed a
photo
- shoot for a CD cover for Japanese group,
"Chemistry".
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- Info: Marilyn Killeri 326-2663; film@bigisland.com
- Big Island Film Website: www.filmbigisland.com/main.html
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- BLOOD BANK - 2001 SCHEDULED BIG ISLAND DRIVES
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- Following is a tentative calendar of Blood Drives
scheduled
- for the Big Island.
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- Sept. 21 Hilo Medical Center 7:30a - 4:30p
- Nov. 5 Hilton Waikoloa 9a - 5p
- Nov. 6 Kahilu Town Hall 8:30a - 4:30p
- Nov. 7 Royal Kona Resort 8a - 5p
- Nov. 19 UH Hilo/HCC 8a - 5p
- Nov. 20 Naniloa 8a- 5p
- Nov. 21 Naniloa Resort 8a - 3p
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- Schedule is subject to change without notice.
- Info: Blood Bank of Hawaii 1-800-372-9966
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- ISLAND DATA BOOKS AND NEWCOMERS GUIDES
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- Easy to use information source oriented toward
investor,
- business and others planning a move, relocation
or
- investment. Demographic information, employment data
and
- useful basic info for people planning to relocate:
business
- statistics, real estate info, population statistics,
cost of
- living, weather, taxes and more. This site is
designed to
- provide information and statistics for the business,
investor
- or new resident thinking about moving. Information
is
- available for the Big Island, Oahu, Maui and
Kauai.
- http://www.hshawaii.com/databook/
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- Hawaii County Data Book
- www.hawaii-county.com/databook_current/dbooktoc.htm
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- ALOHA FESTIVALS - WAIMEA PANIOLO PARADE &
HO'OLAULE'A
- (10-11 am, Sat. Sept. 22 - Road Closed through
Waimea.)
- ** Wear red, white and blue. **
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- Parade: 10-11 a.m., Sat., Sept. 22, 2001. Church Row
to
- Waimea Park. Parker Ranch sponsors Hawai'i's oldest
and
- largest paniolo (Hawaiian cowboy) parade to salute
Hawai'i's
- oldest ranching community. The Royal Court walks the
parade
- route on foot, followed by a full retinue of pa'u
units on
- horseback, bands, marching groups, sports teams,
scouts,
- keiki and kupuna on floats and antique cars.
Reminder:
- Except for emergency vehicles, traffic through Waimea
will be
- blocked from 10 to 11 a.m. Info: 885-8086.
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- Ho'olaule'a: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m, Sat., Sept. 22, 2001.
Waimea
- Park. A memorable all-day, open-air party in the park
with
- delicious island foods, arts, crafts, plants,
flowers,
- vegetables and top-flight entertainment: Kona
Daifukuji Taiko
- drummers and a retinue of Hawai'i's hottest
entertainers --
- Hoku Award winners Darlene Ahuna, Free 'N Easy,
Pu'uwai, Bobo
- & Boyson Brown with Danelle Avelino, haumana
(students) from
- Kanu O Ka Aina New Century Charter School and several
hula
- halau. Great for the whole family. Info:
885-8086.
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- CALENDARS OF EVENTS
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- Hawaii County Calendar
- www.hawaii-county.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
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- Hawaii State Government Calendars
- http://www.state.hi.us/calendars.htm
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- While we may occasionally feature various
community
- activities in this Report, this memo is not a
community
- calendar nor a source for coming events. We
encourage all to
- use the web-based calendar links included in this
report.
- Please add your own events to the respective
calendars so
- others can get the word and not conflict with your
plans.
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- Hawaii Visitors and Conventions Bureau Calendar
- http://calendar.gohawaii.com/
- Hawaii.com Calendar
- http://www.hawaii.com/events/
- Alternative-Hawaii Calendar
- http://www.alternative-hawaii.com/calendar.htm
- Kamuela.com Calendar
- http://kamuela.com/calendar/default.asp
- Hawaii Public Radio Calendar
- http://www.hawaiipublicradio.org/psa.htm
- Hawaii Theatre Network
- http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hawaiitheatre
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- Public School Calendars - Click on Your School
- http://doe.k12.hi.us/calendars0102/index.htm
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- COMMUNITY MEETINGS WITH DEPUTY MANAGING DIRECTOR
- www.hawaii-county.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
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- Meetings are set up around the island with community
members
- and Peter T. Young, Deputy Managing Director, to
discuss
- regional issues and anything else people want to talk
about.
-
- All meetings are intended to be pro-active as much
as
- possible, inclusive to make sure varying view-points
are
- discussed and solution-oriented. Name-calling,
finger-
- pointing, blame and other ineffective distractions
are
- discouraged. Meetings are open to the public.
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- Hamakua - 5:30-6:30 pm, 2nd Tue., even months,
Honokaa Gym
- Kalaoa - 4-5 pm, 4th Tue., even months, Kona
Palisades Ctr
- Kailua Village - 9-10 am, 2nd & 4th Tue, Mayor's
Office, Kona
- North Hilo-5:30-6:30 pm, 3rd Thu, odd months,
Laupahoehoe Lib
- North Kohala-4:30-5:30 pm, 1st Mon., monthly,
Kamehameha Park
- Ocean View - 2-3 pm, 2nd Thu., monthly, HOVE
Comm.Ctr.
- Pahoa - 4-5 pm, 4th Thu., monthly, Pahoa Community
Center
- South Kona - 4-5 pm, 2nd Thu., monthly, Yano
Hall
- Volcano - 8-9:30 am, 2nd Sun., monthly, Cooper
Center
- Waikoloa - 4-5 pm, 1st Tue., even months, Waikoloa
School
- Waimea - 4:30-5:30 pm, 1st Thu., monthly, Kahilu Town
Hall
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- In addition, Peter Young, DMD, attends the Traffic
Safety
- Committee meetings around the island and is available
to
- discuss community issues before and after those
meetings.
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- Kona Traffic Safety, 5 pm, 4th Wed., monthly
- Kealakehe Police Station Conference Room
- South Kohala Traffic Safety, 4 pm, 2nd Tues.,
monthly
- Waimea Civic Center Conference Room
- Puna Traffic Safety, 6 pm, 4th Thurs., monthly
- Keaau Courthouse
- Hamakua Safety Committee, 5:15 pm, 2nd. Tues., odd
months
- Honokaa Courthouse
- www.hawaii-county.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
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- Scheduling conflicts force the cancellation of the
following:
- Waimea, Thursday, October 4
- Ocean View, Thursday, October 11
- South Kona, Thursday, October 11
- Volcano, Sunday, October 14
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- HAWAII COUNTY PUBLIC NOTICES
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- This site lists Public Hearings, Bills/Ordinances
Passed and
- Public Notices, etc. (Frequently Updated)
- http://www.midweek.com/hscpn/Hawaii/index.html
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- E-MAIL FEEDBACK TO HAWAII COUNTY DEPARTMENTS
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- Use the following link to send E-Mail messages to
Hawaii
- County Departments. (A drop-down menu to various
County
- Departments and Agencies is provided for your
convenience.)
-
- Send E-Mail to Hawaii County Departments
- http://www.hawaii-county.com/feedback.htm
- E-Mail to Hawaii County Information &
Complaints:
- cohinfo@interpac.net
- Visit the Hawaii County Website:
www.Hawaii-County.com
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- MAYOR HARRY KIM AND CABINET ON THE ROAD
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- Please visit the County Calendar for comprehensive
listings
- of the community meetings Mayor Harry Kim and his
Cabinet
- are attending. (Updated regularly)
- www.hawaii-county.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
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- Peter T. Young, Deputy Managing Director
- County of Hawaii, Office of the Mayor
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- Hanama Place, Suite 103
- 75-5706 Kuakini Highway
- Kailua-Kona, Hawaii 96740
- E-Mail back to me: cohdmd@interpac.net
- Telephone: (808) 329-5226; Facsimile: (808)
326-5663
- Visit the Hawaii County Website www.Hawaii-County.com
- Calendar: www.hawaii-county.com/cgi-bin/webcal/webcal.pl
-
- E-Mail direct link to County of Hawaii
- Office of Information & Complaints:
cohinfo@interpac.net
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- If you know of others that may benefit from this
memo, please
- let us know their names and e-mail addresses and we
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- to include them. If you wish to be removed, 'Reply'
and let
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