AGEG is happy to educate the public about our unique ecosystem. “I appreciate the mutual respect AGEG and BSA have for each other. AGEG has been asking us to return for a camp ever since,” said Terada. The Boy Scouts camped there about 8 years ago. “Big mahalo to Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden. Being able to learn and hang out with Scouts from other troops made it a lot of fun,” recalled Aria S, Troop 1 SPL. “Though the camp was shorter than usual it still had the spirit of camp because we all made the best of it. “Collaboration with others troops, hot showers after a long hot day.” Sharing the knowledge of preparing making Lau Lau & fellowship dinner following,” said Vincent J. “Merit Badges was fun, interesting and exciting. “Camp this year was really fun! Especially when we got to do fun events all together with the other troops” (Zoie F) “Loved blending with other troops! And the outdoor shower was amazing!!” said Peter C. The best part of it all was spending time with other troops and seeing how they learn and grow from these experiences,” said Tad Matsumura. “Summer camp was super fun, making lots of friends, learning about indigenous and endangered plants and gaining a better understanding of Hawaiian practices. “And Scout Master Terry Terada said it was really awesome that he couldn’t tell the difference between troops because we were all hanging out with each other.” We did many new things such as cooking with each other and making new friends,” said Kahiau. “I thought that camp was really fun and interesting. I really enjoyed being with the other troops,” said Jude. “It was a well put together camp and I had a lot of fun. Scouts were eager to share their experiences from the three day event. Some of the scouts of Troop 15 boys and girls lead everyone wrapping lau lau in the morning, then making haupia in preparation for our dinner,” said Terada, The scouts also made an ulu salad for the celebratory dinner. “One of the unusual highlights of this campout was learning to make lau lau for our Fellowship Dinner. Many dedicated volunteers came together to create the successful and memorable event. The troops participated in the ceremony retiring 20 old, tattered and discolored flags,” Terada explained. “It is not appropriate to make it a public event. He said the Flag Retirement Ceremonies, held the first night of camp, are a solemn way to destroy a flag with dignity. “Special kudos to Becky Holt Scoutmaster of Troop 1 girls (First Aid Merit Badge, Bird Study Merit Badge), Donna Jenkins (Family Life Merit Badge, Joey Gusman scoutmaster of Troop 59 (Personal Management), Rosanna Waller (Geocaching Merit Badge), Paul Abear (Flag Retirement Ceremony), Troop 15 (Fellowship Dinner) and Amy Greenwell Ethnobotanical Garden conversant Brian Kiyabu,” said Terada. Some trees fell across highways and Kamehameha Highway on Oahu was closed in Kaaawa because of debris on the road, according to the state Department of Transportation.Ī few thousand people lost electricity when trees fell on power lines.The campout was planned by Troop 15 Scoutmaster Terry Terada with assistance from the other troops. As a family we were ready and as a community we were ready." But we were ready and I feel really good about that. "That was nothing compared to what we get sometimes this was a blip. "We had a couple of scary moments when it got a little bit windy and the rain started, but it dissipated and I’m looking at blue skies," Maui resident Dawn Lono told the Star-Advertiser. (MORE: In the Era of Coronavirus and Social Distancing, Is It Safe To Go To A Hurricane Shelter? ) Only about 15 people went to evacuation shelters on Maui, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported. "I’m thankful that it passed us with very little damage and very little incidents." We’re so very thankful," Maui Mayor Mike Victorino told Hawaii News Now. On Oahu, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell said about 350 people had evacuated to shelters, 300 of whom went to the Hawaii Convention Center.Īirlines and shipping lines resumed normal operations Monday, Hawaii News Now reported. (MORE: Water Rescues Continue in Texas After Hanna Departs Flooding Turns Deadly in Mexico ) "If we can get through this tonight and the worst that I had to do is put back everything that I had to put away, I’d say that we dodged another bullet," Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami said Sunday night, according to Hawaii News Now. The warning for the island of Kauai was dropped at 2 a.m. The Central Pacific Hurricane Center said a "jog to the north" Sunday, caused by increasing wind shear and a low-level ridge, protected the islands from the strongest impacts of the storm. The last remaining warning was lifted early Monday, and Hurricane Douglas continued to move away from Hawaii after skirting to the north of the state overnight and leaving only minor damage.
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