Entrance fee changes proposed for Puuhonua o Honaunau
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park is seeking public input on proposed entrance fee changes that are part of a larger National Park Service initiative to standardize fees. Increased revenue would be used to make improvements to park infrastructure, roads and landscape and enhance visitor services. Proposed increases raise the per vehicle entrance fee to $20, the walk-in fee to $10, and the motorcycle fee to $15. Community members, visitors and interested stakeholders are invited to provide feedback and comments through Dec. 15 by writing a letter to the park, addressed to: Superintendent Tammy Duchesne, Puuhonua o Honaunau NHP, PO Box 129, Honaunau, HI 96726. Comments can also be submitted to nps.gov/puho/index.htm or on Facebook.
Christmas for the Children campaign seeks Secret Santas
Family Support Hawaii is currently seeking Secret Santas for its Kalikimaka No Na Keiki, or Christmas for the Children, campaign. Those interested can become a Secret Santa by either “adopting” the children of a family or making a tax-deductible monetary donation no later than Dec. 1. For more information, contact Gabriella Cooper at 987-6364 or kamana001@gmail.com or Barbara Millslagle at 896-0080 or bjmillslagle@hawaii.rr.com. Information on the programs that Family Support Hawaii offers is available at familysupporthawaii.org or by calling 334-4152.
DUI checkpoints increased over Halloween weekend
Hawaii County police will increase DUI checkpoints and roving patrols this Halloween weekend. The effort is part of a national and statewide campaign called “Drive sober or get pulled over.” Sergeant Robert Pauole, head of the Hawaii Police Department’s Traffic Services Section, urges motorists not to drink and drive and to be extra cautious during Halloween festivities. Tips offered include: make sure children are supervised and exit cars on the curb side, not on the traffic side; drive below the posted speed limit during trick-or-treating hours; watch for children on roadways and medians and slowly exit driveways and alleyways.
Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park holds trick-or-treat
Trick-or-treaters are welcomed at Puuhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park from 5 to 6:30 p.m on Halloween where vehicles will be decorated and candy handed out in the parking lot off Highway 160. Free hot dogs will be given to the first 50 children eight years and younger dressed in a costume. Parking will be available outside the gates. Alcohol and smoking are prohibited. For more information, contact 328-2326, ext. 1220.
Senior supplemental health insurance presentation planned
An informational meeting regarding supplemental health insurance for seniors will take place from 9 a.m. to noon Monday at the Waimea Senior Center. All are welcome for this follow-up informational presentation with David Juber from the state Health Insurance Plans. There will be time for questions and answers and one-on-one consultation. Participation is free.
For more information email pk.lewi@gmail.com. or call 586-7299 or toll-free 888-875-9229.
Keaau library holds preschool story times
Keaau Public and School Library will offer a series of preschool story times at 10 a.m. Mondays in November. The public librarian will conduct the free program in the humanities room.
Keiki ages 3 and older are invited to hear stories, sing songs and do simple crafts. All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
For more information call the library at 982-4281. Contact the library three weeks in advance if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed.
Senior ID card issued
The Coordinated Services for the Elderly Program of the Elderly Activities Division will issue Senior ID Cards for those age 60 and over at the Aging &Disability Resource Center conference room from 1 to 3 p.m., Wednesday.
The staff will also issue cards from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday at the Kailua-Kona Walmart; 1 to 3 p.m., Monday at the Kamana Senior Center; 1 to 3 p.m., Nov. 7 at the Keaau Community Center; 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 10 at the Kohala Coordinated Services for the Elderly Program; 9 to 10 a.m., Nov. 17 at the Pahala Hawaii Housing Center; 11 a.m. to noon, Nov. 17 at the Naalehu Community Center; 9 to 11 a.m., Nov. 18 at the L. Yoshimatsu Senior Center; 9:30 to 11 a.m., Nov. 19 at the Laupahoehoe Train Museum; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 21 at the Yano Hall and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Nov. 26 at the West Hawaii Civic Center, Building B.
The Coordinated Services main office is located at 1055 Kinoole St., Suite 106, Hilo. For more information, call 961-8777.
Pukahi named Officer of the Month
The Kona Crime Prevention Committee will honor Officer Rueben Pukahi as “Officer of the Month” at noon Wednesday for his outstanding performance as a member of the Hawaii Police Department. The guest speaker will be Pablo Beimler, education and outreach coordinator for Hawaii Wildfire Management.
The public is invited to attend Officer of the Month luncheons on the first Wednesday of each month. Cost is $20 all inclusive at Huggo’s Restaurant. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Liz Holey at lholey@hawaii.rr.com or phone 443-7708 by Monday.
Election day workers wanted
The General Election is Tuesday and workers are needed at several Hawaii Island polling places.
Workers will be compensated and must be at least 16 years old, able to read, write, follow directions and lift 40 pounds. For more information call 961-8982 or 933-1591.
Libraries closed on election day
All Hawaii public libraries will be closed in observance of General Election Day, Tuesday. For public service hours, visit librarieshawaii.org or contact your local library.
North Hawaii Community Hospital update given at Tutu’s House
Ken Graham, acting CEO for North Hawaii Community Hospital, will be a guest speaker at the next Talk Story at Tutu’s House from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Tuesday. He will provide a progress report, share the hospital’s 2015 outlook, and answer questions. Admission is free.