Inside the October 9, 2003 issue:

PCC to celebrate 40th anniversary; HRI to launch Hale La'a Blvd. project; Kahuku mill fire put out; HRI sets Lä'ie clean-up; Friends complete tribute for Daniel Mapu; Sen. Aduja share 'ice' survey results; Lä‘ie gets new defense warning siren; Lä'ie Elementary notes changes; Shrimp Express opens in Hau'ula; Kahuku High haps: new teams, clubs; Hau'ula Elementary keiki complete tsunami drill; Kahuku Elementary PTA reorganizes; Kahuku football team sets pace in fall sports; BYUH volunteers help with Kahuku AYSO; Ko'olauloa Community Calendar. Kaleo Home Page Kaleo o Ko'olauloa primarily covers the O'ahu North Shore communities of Lä'ie, Hau'ula and Kahuku, and is published 12 times a year. For more information, click on... General Information on Kaleo including publishing schedules and deadlines, advertising rates and ad size specs, distribution information, staff links, and the use of Hawaiian diacritical marks. Related/Reciprocal Links Check out our related and/or reciprocal links for Hukilau.biz, Hawaii Reserves, Inc., BYU-Hawai'i, the Polynesian Cultural Center, Lä'ie Community Association, the LDS Lä'ie Hawai'i Temple, www.kahuku.org, Laie Inn (next to the Polynesian Cultural Center), The Ko'olau News, and the Pacific Islands Report . Back issues of Kaleo

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PCC to celebrate 40th anniversary

The Polynesian Cultural Center canoe pageant about 1968: The pageant, which is now called Rainbows of Paradise, started in 1966.

As the Polynesian Cultural Center prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary with a week of observations from Oct. 20-26th, including a visit from President Gordon B. Hinckley of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Kaleo reviewed the PCC's history and its impact on Ko'olauloa.

Fortunately, Tausilinu'u David Hannemann of Lä'ie — the Center's first official employee back in 1963 and a retired PCC executive — has been working for the past several years to compile information from his own amazing collection and other sources on that history. More recently, he has been collaborating with Elder R. Lanier Britsch, an LDS service missionary who is writing the Cultural Center's history. That book should be available next year.

LDS labor missionaries and volunteers from Hawai'i, the South Pacific and the mainland had already been working for almost two years to expand the CCH campus when they were also asked to build the Center's original six "villages" on a 15-acre site where watermelon and taro patches previously grew.

On Aug. 14, 1963, LDS President David O. McKay, who several years earlier had authorized the construction of the Center, directed the late Wendell B. Mendenhall and Edward L. Clissold to incorporate the Polynesian Cultural Center in Hawai'i as a nonprofit organization.

Hannemann

With Mendenhall as chairman and Clissold as vice-chairman, the PCC board of directors held their first meeting on Aug. 25th. From the beginning, the Center and University shared a close, symbiotic relationship. The board appointed Lä'ie businessman and stake president Howard B. Stone as the Center's first managing director.

On Oct. 12, 1963, Elder Hugh B. Brown, First Counselor to President McKay, dedicated the Polynesian Cultural Center.

Hannemann clearly recalls, "There was a beautiful crowd there in attendance. The Te Aroha Nui o Te Iwi Maori company from New Zealand provided the musical numbers. Clinton Kanahele conducted. After the dedication, Mr. Lake, the Minister of Finance representing the Prime Minister of New Zealand, went through each of the villages. That was the very first village tour. At 8 o'clock that evening we had the premiere of A Night in Polynesia.

"Mike Grilikhes, a producer and a member of the board, brought some professional sound and light men from Hollywood, but we didn't get the control panel in time for a technical rehearsal. Still, it was a beautiful show. The thing that really captivated the audience was the water curtain. The Fijians stole the show when they all jumped in the lagoon. They were fantastic.

"The following Monday, Oct. 14th, the PCC opened to the public: We charged $1.50 for adults and 75˘ for children," Hannemann continued. "A lot of people came to see the new attraction. The entrance was by the Lä'ie Inn. We started our tours right in Sämoa. Then we'd send them to the host in New Zealand, and so forth. That whole week was fantastic, with a show every night. It was a new experience for all of us. The students made the difference. But, you know, we didn't anticipate that the show would become the main attraction."

Hannemann, who has been blessed with a keen memory and deep sense of history, preserved many items of memorabilia from those days and can regale visitors with tales of the early days of the Center for hours. When asked to share some of the highlights, he noted:

Elder Britsch

In a devotional address at BYU-Hawai'i on Sept. 25th, Elder Britsch focused on how close the relationship between the Polynesian Cultural Center and BYU-Hawai'i has grown. "The relationship between the PCC and BYU-Hawaii is the epitome, the very definition of synergy," he said. "The sum of the two is greater than the individual parts. This has been true since the PCC was founded."

To illustrate, Elder Britsch noted that every president of BYU-Hawai'i has been closely associated with the Cultural Center since it opened. Current BYU-Hawaii President Eric B. Shumway, for example, served temporarily as president of the Center; and University Advancement Vice President Näpua Baker is currently a member of the Center's board of directors. Elder Britsch added that over the years the University and Center have done many things together, and "both institutions have benefited."

"Probably the most important cooperation relates to serving the needs of students," Elder Britsch stressed, explaining that representatives from both institutions select International Work Experience Scholarship (IWES) students who study at the University and work at the Center during their years in Lä'ie. Under this unique plan, IWES students graduate debt-free.

"The shared dreams of the founders of the Polynesian Cultural Center have been realized beyond their most urgent hopes," Elder Britsch continued, noting the Center has also provided over $140 million in support of BYU-Hawaii and the more than 13,000 students who have worked there since 1963.

"These funds come from outside of Lä'ie, and outside the Church. These are new dollars, virtually all of which are tithed by our fulltime workers."

Britsch also pointed out that the PCC has been a tremendous boon to the economy of Ko'olauloa and thousands of residents who have worked there over the years.

When asked what's one of his most memorable PCC experiences from over the years, Hannemann's eyes started to tear as he replied that "in 1964 we met with all of the leaders of each village: Mauga Tapusoa for Sämoa, Joe TeNgaio for the Maoris, Isireli Racule for Fiji, Teina Tapu for Tahiti, Jubilee Logan in Hawai'i and Emeline Unga for Tonga. Les Hawthorne was the general manager.

"I knew what we were going to talk about, because Les and I had been praying about how to approach them. Les started out, after prayer: I don't think we're going to meet the next payroll, because we don't have enough funds. It was just before Christmas and not a good time," Hannemann said.

Orgill

"The first one to stand up was Jubilee Logan. He said if we cannot meet this payroll or the next one, we'll be here. The Lord opened this place, and he's not going to close it. Tapusoa echoed the same thing. Every one of them stood up and said the same thing. There was not a dry eye in the room. I've never seen such unity and love. Our people don't have much, but they were willing to sacrifice whatever it takes."

Current PCC President Von Orgill said that same spirit of sacrifice is still strong at the Center. "As I think of those sacrifices over the past 40 years, I'm just overwhelmed and feel a sacred obligation has been passed down to us here and now: To take all of the goodness that has been built over all of these years, and continue to grow and develop it.

"The wonderful thing is that since 9/11 and the hardships that have been created for the tourist industry, it's been a beautiful thing to see the people come together and make sacrifices. The vast majority of our people are devoted and willing to go the extra mile to keep things together.

"That's a marvelous tribute to all. That's the kind of devotion that those who were here in the beginning would be proud of. That's as it should be.

"We owe it to all who have gone before, to touch as many lives as we can: Certainly every guest who enters these grounds, to interact with the students and employees, who are the Polynesian Cultural Center, feels spirit here, and through those interactions they can better see what is possible in the world," Orgill said.

"The fact that this special place makes it possible for so many young people to get an education, most of whom would otherwise not be able to, well, it's just an incredible story and a powerful legacy."

Congratulations, Polynesian Cultural Center and the many thousands of people who have sustained it, on the first 40 years.

— By PCC alumnus Mike Foley

PCC offers free evening concerts

As a mahalo to the residents of Ko'olauloa, the Polynesian Cultural Center is sponsoring a series of free early evening concerts, starting Monday, Oct. 20th at 6 p.m. in the front entrance plaza.

The concerts will feature popular artists including Kapena, Keahiwai, the Opihi Pickers, O'Brian Eselu and others.

"It is our pleasure to invite our neighbors and friends to celebrate our 40th birthday this year," said Ellen Gay Dela Rosa, senior manager for Hawai'i events and promotions. "We hope everyone can join us for this exciting week of activities and fun."

Dela Rosa explained the PCC will be closed on Friday, Oct. 24, for a private celebration for employees and alumni, and will reopen to the public on Saturday. However, the free concert on Friday will be open to the community.

On Saturday, Oct. 25, following the Hale La'a Blvd. groundbreaking ceremony, the PCC, HRI and BYU-Hawaii will co-sponsor a community parade from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., ending at the front entrance of the Center.

In addition to the mahalo concerts, PCC is offering two additional kama'äina specials as part of its 40th anniversary celebration: 1) Each adult ticket purchased will get a free child's ticket of the same type; and 2) each annual pass purchased will also get a free child's pass.

Call 293-3333 for further information.

 

HRI to launch Hale La'a Blvd. project

President Gordon B. Hinckley of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will preside at the groundbreaking for the $5 million Hale La'a Blvd. relandscaping project on Saturday, Oct. 25th at 10:30 a.m.

He and his wife will also appear in a community parade through Lä'ie after the groundbreaking.

The LDS Church and Hawai'i Reserves, Inc. (HRI), which manages church-affiliated property in Lä'ie, considers Hale La'a  Blvd. an extension of the LDS Temple. Hale La'a means "sacred house" in Hawaiian.

The project, which was announced last February, includes:

"This project makes such a huge statement about the importance of this community," HRI President & CEO Eric Beaver said earlier this year. "We're so pleased for this enhancement, and we hope the renewed beauty it adds will inspire the rest of the community."

Beaver was partially referring to a Lä'ie community clean-up project sponsored by HRI and in conjunction with the City and County of Honolulu that is currently underway.

President Hinckley will also participate in the Polynesian Cultural Center's 40th anniversary celebration the day before.

 

Two-alarm fire: The historic 1890 Kahuku Sugar Mill survived a fire at about noon on Sept. 26th when HFD Engine 13 from Kahuku and Engine 11 from Püpükea put out the flames. HPD closed off all access to the property with most shops, business offices and the Kaiser Health Clinic voluntarily evacuating their nearby structures. — Photo by Barry Markowitz, www.kahukuphoto.com

 

HRI sets Lä'ie clean-up

As part of its 10th anniversary, Hawai'i Reserves, Inc. (HRI) is sponsoring a Lä'ie community clean-up service project.

In conjunction with the City and County of Honolulu, HRI will help dispose of items too large for regular trash removal from residences between Wailele and Kahawainui streams. Items include old furniture, bulky green waste, appliances, large propane tanks, etc.

However, items that require special environmental disposal — such as paint, certain construction materials, etc. — are not part of the service project.

If items are at curbside by 7 a.m., HRI will pick up both freon and non-freon items on Thursday, Oct. 9th; Monday, Oct. 13th; and Thursday, Oct. 16th.

HRI will also remove unwanted vehicles for $35 each. Call 293-9201.

The Lä'ie Community Foundation also offers low-rate loans up to $500 for painting houses. Call Theresa Bigbie at 293-3785 or 293-5192.

 

Friends complete tribute for Daniel Mapu Former Kahuku football teammates and friends of Daniel Mapu — (l-r) Ikaika Jenkins, Taliloa Marasco and Jason Malufau — follow through on their commitment to wave anti-"ice" signs on Kamehameha Hwy. in Ka'a'awa as a tribute to their close friend. Mapu, 21, the son of Simi and MaryAnne Mapu of Lä'ie, was struck while sign-waving on Aug. 25th by a driver who purportedly fell asleep at the wheel, and then was struck by another vehicle. Mapu recently emerged from a month-long coma. More information can be found at www.danielmapu.com. — Photo by Barry Markowitz, www.kahukuphoto.com

 

Sen. Aduja shares 'ice' survey results

State Sen. Melodie Williams Aduja (D, Käne'ohe-Kahuku) released preliminary results from her recent survey on "ice" (crystal methamphetamine) problems that show one-in-10 Windward residents has used the illegal drug, and 40% of the 820 respondents knew at least one person who had used the highly addictive drug.

Of the respondents who knew of "ice" users, 88% stated they knew more than one, and some knew 100 or more.

"I intend to use this valuable feedback from our community to share and prioritize legislation that we can put to immediate action," Aduja said.

Those surveyed were also asked to prioritize possible courses of action to combat "ice." Those results included:

On policy issues:

For more information, contact Sen. Aduja at 586-7330.

 

Lä‘ie gets defense warning siren: After years of spotty covering in the area, contractors installed a new Civil Defense warning siren on Sept. 18th above Foodland in the Lä‘ie Shopping Center. — Photo by Barry Markowitz

 

Lä'ie Elementary notes changes

As of Sept. 10th, Lä'ie Elementary students have almost twice as much elbow room as they've been accustomed to during lunch, with the completion of the school's cafeteria renovations.

Previous and current Lä‘ie Elementary administrators (l-r) Phyllis Tate, Gil Hatter, Gay Nall and Deborah Voorhies cut the ribbon to the school's newly renovated cafeteria.

Past administrators Phyllis Tate and Gil Hatter joined principal Deborah Voorhies and vice principal Gay Nall for the ribbon cutting, which was combined with the school's annual open house. Even Kahuku principal Pauline Mäsaniai took the time to support her alma mater.

In other news, Mrs. Voorhies announced Lä'ie Elementary was not one of the 64% of schools that failed to meet the Hawai'i Content and Performance Standard requirements under the No Child Left Behind Act, as announced in the Honolulu Advertiser on Sept. 19th.

"In Reading we met the state's 30% proficiency objective, with our school performing at 49%. In Math, we met the state's objective of 10%, with 20% achieving proficiency," said Voorhies, adding that Lä'ie exceeded the participation requirement of 95%, with 98% of all students in attendance for testing.

She explained that if the students meet the state's performance standards next year, Lä'ie will no longer be considered a corrective action school.

One of their strategies to achieving this goal is adopting the SFA — Success-For-All — program which focuses on the prevention of reading deficits and early intervention to ensure that all children are reading at grade level.

Teachers have been attending professional development training under the Reading First Act (RFA), and will begin implementing the program on Nov. 3rd.

SFA facilitator Colleen Spring explained the program addresses phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary development, reading fluency, reading comprehension strategies and motivation.

Prior to Nov. 3rd, all students in 1-6 will be assessed and regrouped across age lines with groups of 10-20 other students at their same reading level. This will increase the amount of time for meaningful instruction and eliminate the need to have different level reading groups within a single class.

Resource teachers and certified tutors will teach daily reading from 8:15-9:45 a.m. Students who can't keep up will receive tutoring (with first graders given priority). Every eight weeks the students will be reassessed and regrouped.

Writing will be also emphasized throughout the grades through a writer's workshop format in which students plan, draft, revise, edit and publish compositions, with feedback at each stage from teachers and peers.

A Family Support Team will be formed to work with parents to ensure the success of each child. The team will focus on promoting parent involvement, developing plans to meet the needs of individual students having difficulties, implementing attendance plans, and integrating community and school resources. School PCNC Luella Muaina will lead the team.

An SFA introduction will be presented at the school's first "family reading night" on Oct. 29th at 6 p.m. For more information, contact SFA facilitators Spring or Toni Golden; or call Muaina at 293-8965 ext. 257.

 

Shrimp Express opens in Hau'ula Shrimp Express — which features fresh shrimp dishes, ripe Maui Pineapples and healthy vegetables — opened up in  Kentucky Fried Chicken's former location in Hau'ula on Sept. 15th. Owner Terry Ford, who purchased the building from its mainland owners, has previously operated several of his Walsh Farms outlets in Ko'olauloa. He moved to Hawai'i from Seattle in 1990 and lives on the North Shore. Ford believes there's an opportunity for a high-quality restaurant in the area. "We charge extra for the quality. We're using Kaua'i shrimp, which are the best I can find, and sweet Maui pineapples," he said. "The Maui onion rings are also flying out of here, and smoothies outsell soft drinks." Shrimp Express is also getting ready to do a breakfast menu. It is open from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., call 232-2079 for more information. Shrimp Express owner Terry Ford (left) and manager Nico Vainberg, who is originally from Argentina.

 

Kahuku High haps: new teams, clubs

By Natalie Kamau'oha ~ Kahuku High Correspondent

Kahuku High is often commended on its ability to provide students with a wide array of extracurricular activities. This assortment of activities caters to a student body with diverse, specialized interests. Recently, new clubs, sports, and organizations have added variety to existing activities.

For example, the boys and girls varsity bowling team is a new addition to Kahuku athletics. Joe Holtzman, Kahuku's testing coordinator, leads this pioneering endeavor. Utilizing his experience as an adult league bowler, Holtzmann recently coached the team to their first victory over Farrington.

"In a game you bowl head to head with another team, then you compare your final score with the other team's," Holtzman explains. "I think this sport is a good addition to Kahuku athletics because bowling is fun and competitive. There is a population of students who would not normally participate in any other fall sport.

"Although the majority of the students are basically inexperienced, I hope they will develop skills and a sense of pride from improvement. In subsequent years I hope for better participation. As long as the team has a positive attitude and tries their best, they will find the sport very enjoyable," Holtzmann said.

The bowling team, consisting of nine girls and six boys from grades 10-12, currently practices at BYU-Hawaii. John Lane and Sara Cowden presently serve as the captains of the teams.

"I like always improving: beating yourself and the score. There is a lot of team support. The cheering makes you want to go for that strike," said Carlie Salomons, a member of the girls team.

While members of the bowling team have scores to beat, participants of Dance Club '04 move to the beat. Keala Whitford is the founder of this club composed entirely of seniors. "There are many clubs, organizations, and sportsâ teams on campus, but we were missing a dance group. I felt Kahuku needed a dance team because we have a lot of talent. I thought it would be a fun activity that would give dancers a chance to express themselves through music," Keala said. "At first I though that it would be difficult to find dedicated girls, but they chose to dance and I was really happy."

This arising club's first public appearance was an attention-getting performance at the Welcome Back Assembly. "It was really exciting for us, the performers, and the crowd. The performance carried a lot of energy and got the crowd pumped," Keala adds. "Hopefully, Dance Club '04 will be able to do more than assemblies. I just hope that this club has benefited, or will benefit, those who are participating."

Rachel Tolleson, a member of the club, said, "The performance was a lot of fun and brought different girls together. Many of the girls who performed didn't really know each other before. It gave them the opportunity to get to know their classmates and just have fun dancing. I hope that spirit will continue."

The prevalent demand for dance groups at Kahuku has prompted community member Uilani Kaitoku to launch yet another dance club. Kaitoku, the club's dance instructor who has 15 years of experience in hip-hop, jazz, and ballet, said, "I am assisting this club because of the overwhelming response to wanting a hip-hop club at Kahuku. I feel this adds diversity among Polynesian and social dances.

"This club is offered to any student with the desire to learn and dance. There is a lot of potential. The success of this club depends on how far the students want to take it," she said.

The expanded selection of clubs, sports, and organizations functions to promote student participation in extracurricular activities. Student involvement and activism is vital to the longevity and effectiveness these innovative clubs.

 

Hau'ula Elementary keiki complete tsunami drill While mainland East Coast residents were evacuating ahead of Hurricane Isabel, over 300 Hau'ula Elementary students return from their tsunami drill. They walked from the school to the Hau'ula LDS chapel on Hau'ula Homestead Rd. Maile Ho, left, set up the road block to help protect the students. — Photo by Barry Markowitz, www.kahukuphoto.com

 

Kahuku Elementary PTA reorganizes

Luana Kotobalavu with the Kahuku Elementary PTA reports that the Junior Red Raiders at the school got a new vice principal on Sept. 17th: Patrick Macy.

There is also a new PTA board comprised of Laura Pickard, president; Valerie Grace, vice  president, fundraising; Kay Afalava, treasurer; Kotobalavu, secretary; Charlotte Yoshida, vice president, legislation; and Donna Brown, VP, school safety.

"Parents and teachers are glad we have a PTA. They see the PTA as a sounding board for their concerns. We welcome everyone to get involved in making Kahuku Elementary a great school," Pickard said.

"The Chili & Rice Fundraiser at the open house showed great parent support. We will probably do it again next year. Be sure to join the PTA for $5 each," she added.

The fall PTA membership drive ends Oct. 10th. Class(es) with the most paid memberships will receive a cool treat. 

Upcoming Kahuku Elementary PTA activities that need support include:

Oct. 25th: Parents needed to help route students in the PCC Alumni Parade at 11 a.m.

Dec. 3rd: Displaying and judging the Reflections Art Show. Categories include literature, music, photography and visual arts.

Dec. 10th: The awards and general membership meeting.

Dec. 16th: The school Christmas concert.

Also, please check out the school website at www.k12.hi.us/~kahuku for the teacher's wish list. For more information call 293-7462 or the school PCNC 293-8984.

 

Kahuku football team sets pace in fall sports

Sophomore running back Hyrum Moors breaks free in Kahuku's latest victory, 66-0 (AUWE!) over Kaimukï. The JV boys also spanked Kaimukï, 35-0. — Photo by Barry Markowitz, www.kahukuphoto.com

Kahuku High athletic director Joe Whitford is pleased with the progress Red Raider teams are making this fall, led by the perfect season for the varsity football team.

He shared the following updates:

Football

"Our boys are tough to beat this year," Whitford said. "They've crushed all their opponents. Farrington beat McKinley, 28-27, but we killed them both: We beat Farrington, 40-7, and McKinley, 40-12.

"The big reason for their success this year is their depth on both sides of the ball. The defensive coach can easily play 27 or 28 kids, without any question. That's how deep they are," he continued. "The same thing holds for the offense. Against Farrington, we had 11 players carry the ball.

Whitford also praised the team's "great attitude and work ethic this year. Every week we have a study hall list [for those players who are getting D's and F's on their weekly grade check], and that has been reduced greatly. Last week we only had 11 in study hall, but in years past there have been as many as 35.

"There's an attitude that our football team wants to take care of academics as well," Whitford said, explaining any player who has consecutive weekly F grades cannot play.

Volleyball

"The girls team lost a heartbreaker in their first game, to Kalani; so they're currently in second place. That was a tough loss, but it's still early in the season. Kalani's in first place, so it was like a wake-up call. We knew they would be tough," Whitford said, pointing out that last year the varsity girls lost two games and were seeded third going into the playoffs.

"They're working really hard, and looking strong," the AD continued, adding that Mona Ale, Camilla Ah Hoy and Musie Olevao have been especially solid players for the team.

Switching to the boys volleyball team, Whitford said they "have improved tremendously over the last season. They, too, lost a tough game to Kaimukï in straight sets on Sept. 24th. But they came back on the 27th to beat previously undefeated Kaläheo. The boys, who also scored another big win against Castle on their home court, are currently tied for first.

Whitford noted that seniors Brandon Carr and Andrew Thompson have been playing especially well. The boys head coach, Howard Kaululä'au, is in his second year. "He's essentially a brand new coach," Whitford added.

"Our JV girls are in first place, too. They're really solid behind the play of Luseane Kauvaka and Lily Lätü." Irwin Ah Hoy is the girls JV coach.

In another bit of Kahuku volleyball news, Whitford mentioned that all of the teams went to see volleyball alumni Alberta Letoa, who now plays for Montana State-Billings and recently came up against BYU-Hawai'i player Lesina Funaki, "who's doing a great job with the Seasiders. They both graduated from Kahuku last year. And Tuli Peters was also in town with Fresno State, who lost to UH."

Bowling

"The bowling team is growing in experience," Whitford said generously, explaining that "we started the team to open up opportunities for more students to participate in athletics. They're  steadily improving, and the boys recently won against Farrington."

Whitford added that head coach and Kahuku testing coordinator Joe Holtzman recently went to California as a contestant on the TV game show Jeopardy. "His appearance will be shown in November," he said.

Air riflery

"This is another sport that offers more opportunities for more kids to participate," Whitford said. "The boys are doing okay. This year our safety security manager, John Shaw, is coaching. He's a retired police officer. Normally, ROTC would have coached, but they're short staffed at the moment.

"William Law is perhaps our best shooter. The team practices at our range in back of the portables. After the season is over they want to start a shooting club to get more people interested."

Cross country

"Cross Country is going well. We have a decent JV boys team, with promising performances by J. Staples and Andrew Lowe," Whitford said.

Surfing

Whitford explained that the state Board of Education is currently considering a motion to allow interscholastic surfing. "Even if the board approves it, the leagues still have to sanction surfing," he said.

"We're all for it. In fact, we're one of the few OIA schools to feel this way," Whitford said, adding that Kaläheo is also anxious  to compete, "but most of the other schools are still worried about liability.

"Surfing is a life-long sport," Whitford continued, "and we'd like to see it as part of OIA competition. We think it will bring in another group of student athletes and enhance their high school experience."

In other Kahuku sports news, Whitford reported that:

 

BYU-Hawai'i volunteers help with Kahuku AYSO

Story & photo by Marcel De Lima

According to legend, the sport known worldwide as football, but in the USA as soccer, got its roots in the Middle Ages when after battles, victorious knights would decapitate their enemies and kick the heads in celebration.

From this violent practice came the most popular sport in the world, which is all the rage among the youth in the Kahuku area. From the last week of August until the third week of November, youth soccer games take place at Kahuku District Park where BYU-Hawai'i students help coach, organize and referee the games:

Aaron Äuna, a business major, for example, is the volunteer coordinator for AYSO's referee program. Äuna, a coach last year, finds refereeing is a good way to give back to the community. "I want to give back what I know about soccer. It is very fulfilling," he said.

The children, however, are the biggest reason students and other community members volunteer. The young soccer players show great emotion in every facial expression, ranging from fear and frustration to happiness and pride. Every move they make on the field causes a feeling of euphoria among the spectators.

The sidelines are chock-full of excited parents jumping up and down, family member shouting words of encouragement and coaches going nuts — running, jumping, and joyfully screaming simultaneously.

Beyond fun, watching the games on Saturday mornings at Kahuku will fill your soul with the purity and gladness that only children can give.

The opportunity to volunteer is open to all BYU-Hawai'i students. The help will be mutual.

 

Ko'olauloa Community Calendar

Kaleo collects the information below from various sources. The list is not exhaustive and we encourage readers to re-verify details. To submit items, call 754-4304 (leave voice message), mail them to P.O. Box 101, Lä'ie 96762, or e-mail: foleym002@hawaii.rr.comat by the Kaleo deadline before the event. The next deadline is listed below.

Thursday, October 9: Kahuku High cheerfest, 7 p.m., BYUH CAC;

Friday, October 10: Kahuku High Homecoming: Kahuku vs. Castle, JV at 5 p.m., varsity at 7:30 p.m.; BYU-Hawai'i women's volleyball vs. UH-Hilo, 7:30 p.m., CAC; Kahuku Homecoming dance (grades 9-12), gym, 9:30-11:30 p.m.;

Saturday, October 11: BYU-Hawai'i foodfest, Little Circle, 5-10 p.m.;

Monday, October 13: Discoverer's Day (no school; Kahuku Elementary starts week-long fall break);

Tuesday, October 14: BYUH Lyceum features Latin vocalist Perla Batalla, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium, $;

Wednesday, October 15: Ko'olauloa Interagency Community Council, 8:30 a.m., Kahuku Hospital 2nd floor conference room;

Friday, October 17: BYUH Women's Organization luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Aloha Center, $; Kahuku High football at Kailua, 5 p.m. JV, 7:30 p.m. varsity;

Saturday, October 18: BYUH 1st Stake "super service" project at PCC, 8 a.m.;

Sunday, October 19: BYUH 1st Stake conference, 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., CAC;  BYUH 2nd Stake conference, 10 a.m., STC; LDS Temple Visitors Center "Why I believe" series, 6 p.m., featuring Temple President Glenn Y.M. Lung;

Monday-Sunday, October 20-26: Polynesian Cultural Center 40th anniversary celebration;

Tuesday, October 21: Kahuku Public Library seminar on long-term care insurance, 6:30 p.m., call 293-8935 for more info;

Saturday, October 25: National 'Make a Difference' day; Hale La'a groundbreaking, 10:30 a.m., traffic circle by Lä'ie Elementary; PCC 40th anniversary parade through Lä'ie, 11:30; Honolulu Symphony and the BYU-Hawaii Concert Choir present Mozart's Coronation Mass and more, 6 and 8 p.m., Auditorium, $;

Sunday, October 26: LDS multi-stake conference with President Gordon B. Hinckley, 10 a.m., CAC;

Thursday, October 28: Ko'olauloa Community Children's Council, parents at 6 p.m., Kahuku High;

Wednesday, October 29: Kahuku Public Library keiki storytime features Shauna Thee (ages 3-6), 10:15 a.m.; Kahuku High drama presents Dracula (through Nov. 1), call 293-8950 for more info, $;

Friday, October 31: Halloween; BYU-Hawai'i women's volleyball vs. HPU, 7:30 p.m., CAC;

Sunday, November 2: LDS Lä'ie Stake conference, 10 a.m., BYUH CAC;

Tuesday, November 4: Election Day; Näleimalama meeting, 3 p.m., Queen Lili'uokalani Chilren's Center (Punalu'u); BYUH Performance Series features chamber music by the Gryphon Trio, 7:30 p.m., Auditorium, $;

Thursday, November 6: Deadline, next issue of Kaleo; BYUH Fine Arts presents Moliere's Scapin (A Farce), 7:30 p.m. (repeats on 11/7-8 and 11/13-15), $;

Friday, November 7: BYU-Hawai'i women's volleyball vs. HPU, 7:30 p.m., CAC; BYU-Hawaii Culture Night, 10 p.m., PCC Theater;

Thursday, November 13: Next issue of Kaleo.

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