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One of our members wanted to share that we should be aware of the Blister Beetles in the dead grass on the outskirts of the grassy area between the 17th and 18th holes. She had an unfortunate encounter and ended up with severe blistering on her feet. Although they are non toxic to humans, upon contact the beetles release cantharidin, an odorless, colorless compound that causes the rash and blistering. The beetles are dangerous for dogs to ingest, and are found in the edges of gardens or lawn areas. They love flowers so Hawaii is a paradise for them, as well as for us.
Welcome back to the serenity and beauty that is Hualalai. These essentials remain but the Hualalai Resort is a different place than it was pre-Covid. For instance, the wearing of masks and social distancing are practices followed here for our continued safety and health. You will also find hand sanitizers easily available.
“TEMPERATURE CHECK WRISTBAND” STATION
Each Tuesday, you will need to be re-checked and issued a new wristband to enjoy access privileges.
Temperature check station hours of operation:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
9:00 am – 12 noon and 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Security is also available to provide temperature checks by appointment, based on availability by calling
(808) 325-8325.
Glad to report that the pathway between Palm Grove and the Beach Tree is under active repair!
Barbara Kildow shared this interesting article about how hurricanes get their names. I hope we don’t have to get on a first name basis with one at Hualalai anytime soon!
https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/how-do-hurricanes-get-their-names
Also, just for fun: a shot of one of the quirky creatures you see at night at Hualalai after two glasses of wine.
In the Club Update, if you go to the Ohana Foundation portal you can see three thank you letters received from employees helped by Foundation programs. The first letter is from an employee helped by the Foundation’s medical award programs. This employee spent a long time writing this letter, he really wanted it to be special and it was important to him that he capture all the ways this made his family grateful for the Foundation programs and donors who make it all possible. The second letter is from an employee who is helping advance her career here at Hualalai by taking an online course focused on plant-based nutrition at eCornell so that she can expand her skills. This employee is excited about the opportunity to learn, to connect and to grow.
We, Hualalai members, are providing these opportunities for Hualalai Resort’s employees.
We are helping people change their lives for the better!
It looked like troop maneuvers as golf course workers brought in loads of sand to fill the sandtrap on 17. A big step forward!
 
The ocean walkway between the Palm Grove and the Beach Tree Beach was damaged this summer. Members were told that it would be repaired in September. I took this photo on October 4. September has come and gone.
This is from the West Hawaii newspaper:
With 49 reported COVID-19 cases in Kona over the last 28 days, officials warn the community to remain vigilant in preventing the spread of the pandemic.
“COVID is still very much a threat to our community. It is not the time to let our guard down,” said Kona Community Hospital CEO James Y. Lee. “The beaches are reopening, and that’s a concern. We strongly encourage our staff and community to remain vigilant and continue practicing safety precautions at work and at play.”
As of Friday, three COVID-positive patients remain in the West Hawaii hospital, with two in the ICU and one on a ventilator.”
This from Honolulu Civil Beat News:
Hawaii Island identified 43 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, the island’s biggest single-day increase since the pandemic began. The previous record was 39 cases on Aug. 28.
Doctors have also been put on alert that after October 15 there may be a surge of cases.
Egrets supervise the work on Hualalai golf course. The course is scheduled to open on December 1.
Debby Webster is looking for a Pack ‘n Play or similar portable crib, and a bouncy chair appropriate for a 5-month old for the period of October 17th until November 1st. Call Debby at 970-389-471 or send her an email at debby.webster@gmail.com.
  
Presented by Nico Leilani Verissimo, Executive Director of the Hualalai Ohana Foundation
(Click on image to enlarge it.)
Barbara Kildow sent this note:
This Wednesday, September 30, is the final day to respond to the 2020 Census. Responses from the census help determine how hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds are allocated for critical public services and programs around the country each year, for the next 10 years. If you have not yet been counted, and you were living at Hualalai Resort on April 1, 2020, please read the attached to learn if you would qualify to be counted in the state of Hawaii. If you do, and you wish to be counted, contact Don Krause, census data collector assigned to Hualalai Resort, at 267-221-1087.
HAVE A CAR/SUV TO SELL?
Please contact, new member Joe Hirko, if you have a car/SUV to sell. Price: $15,000 – $30,000. joehirko@icloud.com
CLASSIFIED AD:
2004 Corvette for sale for $17, 500. Royal blue exterior with light tan top and interior. Excellent condition. One-person owner. 61, 575 miles. Automatic shift, A/C and music system. For further information, call Rich at 678-488-9483.
photo by Paul Locklin
The sunset brilliantly sets on members enjoying a socially distanced evening.
 As the CoVid-19 pandemic continues, many people are getting short on food. Some are going hungry.
On September 14, about 340 of the furloughed Four Seasons Hualalai’s employees were able to drive through and pick up boxes of food at the porte-cochere valet area of the hotel. Sebastian Hinsch’s office coordinated.
The next food drive is on September 28. The food distribution is part of the county grant of $900k to the Kohala Coast resorts for hospitality employees.
So many members are enduring the unhealthy skies and fires.
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