An “Introduction to Ayurveda – The Science of Life,” a free interactive workshop, will be offered at Princeville Public Library on Wednesday, April 10 at  6 p.m. in the Program Area.

Kim McCartney, an Ayurveda Health Practitioner and Pancha Karma Specialist, will conduct this workshop and present a brief history of Ayurveda, the ancient science of life from India; discuss the Pancha Maha Bhutus, three doshas, provide an overview of Ayurvedic Healing Therapies, and explain how to balance the doshas through food and lifestyle. 

McCartney has received Ayurveda training at the California College of Ayurveda.   She is currently completing her coursework to become a Clinical Ayurvedic Specialist.

This informational workshop is suitable for ages 18 and older.  Contact the Library as soon as possible if a sign language interpreter or other special accommodation is needed.

LIHUE, KAUAI (HawaiiNewsNow)- Judge
Kathleen Watanabe on Monday sentenced 35-year-old Pohaku Matsuura of Hanama'ulu,
to 10 years in prison for charges stemming from a three-month crime spree back
in 2011.

During
the period between July and September of 2011, Matsuura broke into an
unattended vehicle, a preschool, and rooms at various hotels across the island.
He then used the checks and credit cards he stole to make unauthorized
purchases at Wal-Mart, Prestige Jewelers and other merchants. 

Matsuura
was arrested in September of 2011 and remained in custody in lieu of $250,000
bail.

On
Dec. 26, 2012, Matsuura pled guilty to 20 Class C felonies, one Class B felony
and two misdemeanors.

LIHUE, Hawaii (AP) - A consultant says a proposed sports complex on Kauai would cost more than $45 million.

The Garden Island says on top of the initial cost, there would be annual maintenance fees of $380,000 for the proposed Waimea Sports Complex.

Project consultants presented their findings last week to the Kauai County Council. Plans for the sports center include facilities for baseball, softball, soccer, track and field, football and basketball.

The project received mixed reaction from council members. Some were concerned that a single project would cost nearly the same as the county's entire proposed budget for capital improvement projects in fiscal year 2014.

However, others saw it as an opportunity to promote health, tourism and business.

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