Alviento completes basic training
Air Force Airman Davin G. Alviento graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Alviento is the son of Norma G. Alviento of Keaau and the brother of Norbert Gabuat of Hilo and of Dennise J. Alviento of Kona, He graduated in 2013 from Keaau High School.
Rowe named Kona police officer of the month
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee recognized Officer Coley Rowe as “Officer of the Month” for October in a luncheon ceremony Wednesday at Huggo’s restaurant in Kailua-Kona.
Rowe was honored for his investigation of a robbery on May 27 near a 24-hour restaurant in Kailua-Kona. A man brandishing a weapon approached two victims, assaulted one of them, threatened the other, stole personal property from both and then fled the area. The assault victim had to be hospitalized because of injuries from the attack.
Investigation led to the identity of the suspect and a description of the vehicle he used to flee the scene of the crime. Rowe located the vehicle but the suspect was no longer in it. It was recovered as evidence and a search warrant led to the recovery of the weapon used in the assault.
The next day, detectives from the Area II Criminal Investigations Section located and arrested the suspect.
As a result of Rowe’s investigative efforts, the suspect was charged with numerous crimes, including robbery, theft, assault and drug offenses.
As “Officer of the Month,” Rowe is eligible to become “Officer of the Year.”
Ho completes basic training
Air Force Airman Kekoa K. Ho graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio.
The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force.
Ho is the son of Malia J. Ho of Mountain View, Hawaii. He is a 2012 graduate of Keauu High School.
Road to Kaloko Fishpond closed for tree trimming
The access road to Kaloko Fishpond, the parking lot and picnic areas will be closed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday during coconut tree trimming. The gravel road is off Highway 19 between mile markers 96 and 97.
For more information, contact the Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park visitor center 326-9057.
Seniors plan beach day
Kailua-Kona Seniors will meet at 10 a.m. Wednesday in pavilion No. 3 at Old Kona Airport Park. This is a handicap accessible pavilion.
Attendees will play games and talk story. Bring a bag lunch and drinks. No meeting will be held this week at Hale Halawai.
For more information, call Billie at 315-8367 or Pat at 329-2424.
Public comment period for changes to cesspool rules extended
The Hawaii State Department of Health is extending the public comment period for changes to Hawaii Administrative Rules, Title 11, Chapter 11-62, Wastewater Systems. Written statements will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Wastewater Branch, Environmental Management Division, Hawaii Department of Health, 919 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 309, Honolulu, HI 96814-4920. For information on the rule changes go to health.hawaii.gov/wastewater.
A public hearing will be held at 10:30 a.m. today on Oahu and a video conference center will open at 10 a.m. in the Hawaii District Health Office, Conference Room, 1582 Kamehameha Ave. in Hilo.
In addition, the Department of Health will hold a meeting to discuss the proposed rule changes at 5 p.m. Thursday at the West Hawaii Civic Center. Written comments will be accepted at the meeting.
For more information, contact the Wastewater Branch at 586-4294.
Kona Traffic Safety Committee meets Thursday
Kona Traffic Safety Committee will meet from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Planning conference room on the second floor of West Hawaii Civic Center.
Members of the community may meet with county and state officials who can help mitigate traffic safety problems. Everyone will be heard. New ideas are welcome.
Senior ID cards issued
The Coordinated Services for the Elderly Program of the Hawaii County Elderly Activities Division will issue ID cards for seniors 60 and older from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Kailua-Kona Kmart.
The staff will also issue cards from 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 13, St. Jude’s Church in Hawaiian Ocean View Estates; 9 to 11 a.m. Oct. 14, at L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center in Waimea; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 24 at Yano Hall in Captain Cook; 3 to 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at Hale Hauoli Senior Center in Honokaa and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 29 at West Hawaii Civic Center, Building B.
For more information, call 961-8777.
Committee on the Status of Women meets
The Hawaii County Committee on the Status of Women meets at 10 a.m. Friday at the Waimea Center, 65-1158 Mamalahoa Highway, Suite 2C in Waimea. The public is invited.
Family friendly collage class offered
The Kona Green School is hosting a family friendly collage making class using handmade paper materials to create cards and small collage works.
Master paper maker Susan O’Malley will lead the workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 11 at One Island’s Kona Green School in Honaunau on Painted Church Road. Adults and children are welcome. Cost including materials is $10 for individuals for $15 for families. Reserve space by emailing greenschool@oneisland.org or calling 328-2452. Learn more about Green School activities at oneisland.org/greenschool.
Puuanahulu Landfill and Kealakehe transfer station closed Oct. 11
The Puuanahulu Landfill in Waikoloa and the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station in Kailua-Kona will be closed Oct. 11, because of Ironman World Championship road closures.
Services are available at the Keauhou Recycling and Transfer Station. Regular operations at the Kealakehe Recycling and Transfer Station will resume Oct. 12. The Puuanahulu Landfill will resume its normal schedule Oct. 13
For more information, call Chris Thayer at the Solid Waste Division, West Hawaii Office at 323-4412.
Event will generate wigs for cancer patients
Kamaaina Diamond Co. is having a hair-cutting event in association with Breast Cancer Awareness Month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 18.
Professional hair stylists will volunteer their time to cut ponytails and offer free hair styling. These ponytails will be donated to Pantene Beautiful Lengths to be made into wigs given to cancer patients through American Cancer Society.
Hair must be at least 8 inches long and no more than 25 percent gray. Free pupu and drinks, door prizes and drawings will be supplied. Precut ponytails will be accepted any time.
Call Brenda at 331-1904 to sign up.