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Chairing the PUC

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As a member of the House, Mina Morita helped formulate Hawai`i’s energy policy through some of the state’s most important laws. Now she steps up to chair the PUC.

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A half dozen volunteers from the Kaua‘i Orchid Society tied orchids and other epiphytes into crooks and notches of trees gracing the courtyard of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital. Society members donated the 60 to 70 plants for the 61 residents plus staff to enjoy. About 10 of the residents assisted. Josie Pablo, director of the Recreational Therapy Department conceived of the event. The Society holds its meetings on the hospital campus and the idea grew from there.

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“Fifteen years ago, I didn’t expect to be a politician,” says newly appointed state Public Utilities Commission Chair Mina Morita.

She was the business manager of the Kilauea Point Natural History Association back then, at a time when she and friends didn’t want to see the incumbent run unopposed for the State House seat.

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completed her first term as a committee chair, seeing her only a c c o m p l i s h m e nt— having a major bill survive the legislature—get shot down by the governor’s veto.

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Morita sees her new position as an opportunity to assist in making the fundamental change necessary to support economic diversification through stable and predictable energy pricing. That’s what she told the Hawai‘i Legislature in her statement at a Senate confirmation hearing, and that’s where she’s aiming.

To start, take a look at her kuleana. The state-operated PUC oversees four electric utilities; one gas company, 176 telecommunication companies, 38 private water and sewer companies, four water carriers and 1,272 trucking and bus companies. Hers is an important seat, with a lot of regulating of businesses—to the tune of billions of dollars.

History shows that the PUC has looked at its kuleana through reactionary lenses focused on rates. Mori-

ta’s plan is revolutionary.

“My vision for the PUC is to make it really proactive rather than reactive in helping to shape the economy for Hawai‘i,” she says. “I see the PUC as the economic driver for the state and I’m trying assemble a topnotch team to steer that vision.”

For more than a decade, as a state representative, and chair of the House Committee on Energy and Environmental Protection, Morita has worked to move Hawai‘i toward the development of local, renewable, and clean energy resources. It hasn’t been easy to, as she says, “develop the political will while attempting to keep electricity rates and gasoline prices reasonable, and convincing Hawai‘i’s formidable institutions to change their business model.” see Morita page 5

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Prior to her appointment as chair, Morita says she did a lot of soul searching. She’d always figured that she’d retire from the legislature and that would be the end of her public career.

“This is a huge challenge, and all of my skills will be put to the test,” she says. “It’s a huge responsibility because I know I’m directly affecting every resident and every business in the state; but it’s also a huge opportunity to help guide Hawai‘i’s future.

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icy and plans for a vision for Hawai‘i,” says Morita. “The real work is in implementation— how do we change the business model to actually implement this clean energy vision for our electric utilities?”

She says she sees the PUC as the economic driver for the state and adds, “I’m trying to assemble a topnotch team to steer that vision.”

Interviewing some of the potential teammates, Morita asked a state worker who is an engineer with a law degree and M.B.A. why he’d consider working

for government where he’d earn a quarter of what he’d earn in the private sector.

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Morita says he told her, “I’m helping to shape the future of Hawai‘i. That is exciting, better than drawing plans or writing briefs in a cubicle somewhere in the private sector.”

She adds her point of view. “I feel the same way. It’s an opportunity to shape the future for the better, a sustainable and diversified economy for Hawai‘i.”

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Jeff Fishman, Production Assistant Jeff Fishman arrived on Kaua‘i in 1997, already with chops in the entertainment industry, having worked with 20th Century Fox and Dick Clark Productions. On Kaua‘i, he’s worked as a production assistant on Pirates of the Caribbean IV, Just Go With It, The Descendants, Tropic Thunder, Dragonfly and more—and has even performed as a background player.

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Burning eyes, sniffles and a distinctly smoky look to the mountains mark Kaua‘i’s intermittent invasion of volcanic fumes from the Big Island.

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Mauna Ulu’s five-year run from 1969 to 1974.

For much of its history, the current eruption has pumped caustic gas into the atmosphere from two locations—the volcanic vent at Pu‘u ‘O‘o and the spot where lava flows reach the sea. For the past three years, these twin sources have been complemented by even more sulfur gas from increased activity at the Kilauea summit. And on March 5, a new fissure erupted near Napau Crater, accompanied by dramat-

ic collapses in the lava lakes at Halema‘uma‘u and Pu‘u ‘O‘o.

(You can read updated status reports on Kilauea’s activities on the web at volcanoes. usgs.gov/hvo/activity/ kilaueastatus.php “Vog is primarily a mixture of sulfur dioxide gas and sulfate aerosol. Sulfur dioxide, an invisible gas, reacts with oxygen and moisture in the atmosphere to produce sulfate aerosol, which is visible as a haze in the air,” says a press release from the University of Hawai‘i.

Near the volcano, the health issues can be chronic and severe.

Besides the damage to human lungs, the acidic compounds can burn the leaves of native forests and crop plants. It has been a significant problem for the Big Island’s flower industry.

Here on Kaua‘i, the issues, for most people, are less severe. But they are very real. During the worst times, residents complain about the burning eyes, stuffy noses and burning throats.

Researchers at the University of Hawai‘i have launched a program to try to forecast vog. You can learn about this program and see their forecasts at weather.

hawaii.edu/vmap.

VMAP (Vog Measurement and Prediction) is a joint project of Steven Businger and Roy Huff at the Department of Meteorology, and Keith Horton and John Porter of the Hawai‘i Institute of Geophysics and Planetology and U.S. Geological Survey’s Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Collaborators include Jeff Sutton and Tamar Elias of the, Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, and Roland Drazler of NOAA’s Air Resources Laboratory.

There’s a lot of information there, but the researchers caution that it’s a research

Lava spatters above the fissure just west of the base of Pu‘u ‘o ‘o. This eruption pumps caustic gas into the atmosphere. Photo courtesy of Hawaiian Volcano Observatory/USGS

project, and they don’t want individuals making significant decisions based on the preliminary data to be found there—yet.

And ultimately, this research won’t help individuals cope with the vog, but at least you’ll know when it’s coming, and perhaps how long it’s likely to last.

Jan TenBruggencate is an author and the former science writer for The Honolulu Advertiser. He operates a communications company, Island Strategy LLC. He serves on the board of the Kaua‘i Island Utility Cooperative and on the County Charter Review Commission.

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Teen Court: giving youth a chance to start over

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Most have been detained for misdemeanor offenses, like third degree assault, driving without a license, trespassing, theft and second degree terroristic threatening. If they didn’t go to Teen Court, they’d have to appear in Family Court, which takes longer, costs taxpayers more money and leaves the juvenile with a record.

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Fundraisers keep Hale ‘Opio Kaua‘i programs such as Teen Court rolling. Next up to benefit the nonprofit organization is the 2nd annual Passion for Purses to be held on Sunday, May 1, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Kaua‘i Beach Resort. A high tea and auction of cool purses with awesome stuffings go to the highest bidders.

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Hale ‘Opio Kaua‘i, Inc. is a non-profit social service agency that’s been operating for 35 years on Kaua‘i to help the children, youth and families most in need. All proceeds will benefit Hale ‘Opio’s programs for the youth and families of Kaua‘i. In addition to Kaua‘i Teen Court those programs include Therapeutic Foster Homes, Hawai‘i Foster Youth CoalitionKaua‘i Chapter, Street Smart, Victim Impact Classes, Emergency Shelter Services, and Teen Dating Violence Prevention.

Tickets are $40/person and are available by calling 2450-2873 ext. 222

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West Kauai Medical Center

4643 Waimea Canyon Dr. Waimea, HI 96796 (808) 338-9431

Today, West Kauai Medical Center campus includes Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and Kawaiola Medical Offices home to West Kauai Clinic - Waimea, Ho’ola Lahui Hawaii medical/dental clinic, dialysis center, outpatient laboratory, and a retail pharmacy. KVMH is West Kauai’s Critical Access Hospital providing a full range of services:

Acute, Intensive, & Long Term Care Surgery Family Birth Center 24 hour Emergency Services Imaging Center - MRI, CT Scan, Digital Mammography, Stereotactic Biopsy, Digital X-Ray, Cardiac & General Ultrasound, Stress Testing Rehabilitation Therapies: Occupational, Physical, Respiratory, and Speech Therapy

History

1927 - Waimea Hospital was built on Ola Rd. 1957 - KVMH, a new, larger facility built with latest in medical advances. Named Kauai Veterans Memorial Hospital in honor of Kauai’s veterans.

1993 - Added Medical-Surgical Acute Care wing.

1996 - Hawaii Health Systems Corporation created to govern state community hospitals bringing cost efficiencies and access to ‘state of the art’ technological advances.

1996 - Opened Kawaiola Medical Office Building.

West Kauai Medical Center name of campus.

1999 - Established primary care clinics in Waimea and Eleele/Port Allen.

2001 - Designated a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) by the federal government ensuring rural communities access to needed medical services through federal cost reimbursement.

2001 - Ho’ola Lahui Hawaii (HLH) opened Federally Qualified Health Clinic in Kawaiola Medical Building for uninsured & underinsured.

2003 - Opened Family Birth Center - a completely remodeled obstetrics unit.

2004 - Expanded primary care clinics to Kalaheo.

2010 - Added Stress Testing, Extremity MRI, Digital Mammography, and Stereotactic Biopsy.

2011 - Hospital program - 4 full time physicians caring for patients during hospital stay.

SPECIAL PULL OUT SECTION SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE West Kauai Clinics For Appointments call: Waimea Clinic: 338-8311 4643B Waimea Canyon Dr.

Port Allen Clinic: 335-0579 Port Allen Marina

Kalaheo Clinic: 332-8523 Next to Post Office

PRIMARY CARE SPECIALTIES Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. Surachat Chatkupt (Waimea) Dr. Graham Chelius (Waimea) Dr. John Wichert (Port Allen) Internal Medicine Dr. Linda Paul (Kalaheo) Dr. Mitchell Jenkins (Port Allen) General Surgery Dr. Emilia Williams (Waimea) Dr. Elisabeth Biuk (Waimea) Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Dr. Richard Goding (Waimea) Family Medicine Dr. David Zimmerman (Kalaheo) Dr. Richard Lewan (Kalaheo) Dr. Michael O’Neill (Waimea) Pediatrics Dr. James Raelson (Waimea) Dr. Jami Wichert (Port Allen) Dr. Evan Buxbaum (Kalaheo) Women’s Health, Childbirth Preparation, Trager® Method, & Stress Management Virginia Beck, CNP (Port Allen) Facilities of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation

Mahelona Medical Center

4800 Kawaihau Rd. Kapaa, HI 96746 (808) 822-4961

Today, Mahelona Medical Center campus includes Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), Ho’oola Lahui Hawaii medical/dental clinic.

SMMH has 66 long term care beds, 5 acute care beds, and 9 acute adult behavioral health beds. SMMH is East Kauai’s Critical Access Hospital providing services including:

Acute and Long Term Care Acute Adult Behavioral Health 24 hour Emergency Services Imaging Center - Digital X-Ray Rehabilitation Therapies: Occupational, Physical, Speech, and Recreational Therapy

History

1917 - Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital opened as memorial to Samuel Mahelona, son of Emma Kauikeolani Napoleon Mahelona Wilcox, wife of Albert Wilcox. Samuel Mahelona died of tuberculosis at a young age. The hospital was designed to serve tuberculosis patients on Kauai.

1950’s and 1960’s - Refocused on long term care needs and began admitting patients with acute mental illness with established cure for tuberculosis.

1983 - Opened Psychiatric unit.

1996 - Hawaii Health Systems Corporation created to govern state community hospitals bringing cost efficiencies and access to ‘state of the art’ technological advances.

2001 - Ho’ola Lahui Hawaii (HLH) opened Federally Qualified Health Clinic on Mahelona Medical Center campus for uninsured & underinsured.

2005 - Opened 24 hour Emergency Services and Acute care unit.

2006 - Designated a Critical Access Hospital (CAH) by the federal government ensuring rural communities access to needed medical services through federal cost reimbursement.

2008 - Hospitalist program - hospital based physician caring for patients during their stay.

West Kauai Medical Center

West Kauai Clinics

Mahelona Medical Center

Family Birth Center

Our team of doctors, nurses, and support staff understand that when you are taking care of a woman, you are taking care of a family.

Dr. Surachat Chatkupt Our birth center’s family friendly design is Obstetrics/Gynecology Virginia Beck, CNP comfortable, safe, secure, and supportive with 338-8311 Women’s Health large rooms and beds.

Dr. Graham Chelius 335-0579 Obstetrics Special attention is provided to ensure that each Founder of Malama Birth Training, 338-8311 mother receives personalized care during her a special way of working with pain, Labor & Delivery. used successfully by parents and The nurses are specialty trained in athletes for over thirty years. Virginia Dr. John Wichert the care of mother and newborns is trained in both Bradley and Obstetrics/Gynecology including high risk babies. They are competent LaMaze methods.

335-0579 in NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E., PALS, and ACLS SKILLS. Childbirth preparation classes, available by For a tour of our Family Birth Center, Dr. James Raelson donation, are offered Call 338-9441 Pediatrics 338-8311

Dr. Jami Knox Pediatrics 335-0579

Through all the steps in your life,

We are here to help...

With high technology tools, Expert physicians and nurses, Friendly, warm, caring staff, Supporting therapies, & Conveniently located facilities.

Childhood

starting every month.

Our Pediatricians specialize in taking care of children from wellness and nutritional care to trauma and dealing with chronic diseases such as asthma, diabetes, and neurologic disorders.

Adult Years

Family and Internal medicine physicians make up a wonderful complement of specialties to care for you and your family during your adult years.

Dr. Mitchell Jenkins Internal Medicine 335-0579

Special Needs Gynecology & Women’s Health Bones & Joint care Sports Medicine Surgery & Intensive care Adult Behavioral Health

Dr. Richard Lewan Family Medicine 332-8523

Long Term Care

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Emergency Care 24 x 7 Emergency Services in Kapaa and Waimea

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WOMEN’S HEALTH Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

Women are natural care givers and typically focus on making sure everyone in the family is being cared for.

Annual wellness exams are a way to stop from your busy schedule and take stock of life and how you are managing your own well-being... a time to see what you need and take care of yourself.

“When you are caring for a woman, you are caring for the entire ‘ohana (family).”

A woman’s body has special needs including expert breast, gynecological, heart, and bone care. West Kauai Clinics and West Kauai Medical Center have the expert physicians, nurses, and best practice diagnostic tools to help.

Breast Care

Digital Mammography & Stereotactic Biopsy

Our Imaging department has Digital Mammography and Stereotactic Biopsy services.

With digital mammography the results are ready for Dr. McGee to evaluate immediately. If a biopsy is needed a consultation with Dr. Emilia Williams or Dr. Elisabeth Biuk is scheduled.

They work with you and your physician to assess any symptoms, exam results, and personal risk factors to determine the best option. In most cases, using the non-surgical STEREOTACTIC BIOPSY is possible. This is a minimally invasive outpatient procedure performed right at West Kauai Medical Center. Results are faster and requires no travel to Oahu or surgical procedure.

Gynecology Care

Drs. Chatkupt and Wichert are warm, gentle and easy to talk to about gynecologic issues.

Dr. Chatkupt OB/GYN They have specialized expertise in 338-8311 fertility concerns, lower genital tract, and vulvovaginal diseases

Dr. Wichert OB/GYN 335-0579

Lifestyle & Stress Management

Dr. Richard Goding is known for his attentive and progressive care. He repeatedly brings the latest technological advances to help his patients. He was • first to bring computer assisted joint replacement to Kauai • first to introduce pulsed knee brace technology for patients who cannot have surgery or want to explore all the options before having surgery • first to provide personalized, custom implants for patients having joint replacement surgery He’s dedicated his personal time and money in a mission to helping people of Phillipines get the care they need to prevent permanent disability from bone fractures.

Dr. Goding was instrumental in gaining approval for Extremity MRI equipment at West Kauai Medical Center, providing ready access to one of the most valuable diagnostic tools. Traditional MRI centers can have long wait times, require travel, and resulting delays in patient treatment.     

Short wait times for appointments Faster results for quicker treatment Quiet, comfortable exam Superb quality images Easier, open design for children, large patients, and those with claustrophobia.

Rehabilitation Therapies Extremity MRI at West Kauai Medical Center

Getting you back into motion and living your life to its fullest is the goal of our excellent occupational and physical therapists at both West Kauai Medical Center and Mahelona Medical Center - convenient locations for westside and eastside patients. Our therapists use the latest technology and techniques to ensure the best results. We have fluidotherapy- like a dry whirlpool which gently warms hands, elbows, and arms before stretching treatments. Specialized computer tools are used for recovery and strengthening of cognitive abilities after brain injury or with diseases like Alzheimer’s. It’s great for both kids and adults. There’s also many adaptive and therapeutic devices for protection and improving independence.

Surgery at WKMC

West Kauai Medical Center’s surgical suites are a favorite of many doctors due to their roominess and the excellent nursing and support staff. In addition to general surgical procedures, eye, orthopedic, obstetric, and gynecological surgeries are performed.

Two in-house surgeons specializing in general, trauma, and cancer surgery are available to meet planned & emergency surgery needs.

For westside families, our family centered facility is conveniently nearby to visit patients without having to travel Dr. Elisabeth Biuk Dr. Emilia Williams Surgery Surgery around high traffic times.

Life today is demanding. Managing schedules and daily stress is a constant challenge. Our Certified Nurse Practitioner is trained in techniques and methods that can help. She is also a Certified Trager® Practitioner. Trager® is a gentle movement and massage technique that helps Virginia Beck, CNP release tensions and blocks in the body. Facilities of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation 335-0579

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In The Hospital

Just as there are physician specialists for your knees, heart, and eyes, there are also physicians known as hospitalists who specialize in caring for you when you’re hospitalized. A hospitalist is involved in every aspect of your hospital stay, including:  Coordinating and providing your medical care such as working with medical and surgical consultants, physical and occupational therapists, and dieticians.  Ordering tests such as laboratory, X-rays, MRI, Ultrasounds, or CT Scans.  Providing regular care updates to you & your family.  Working with your primary care physician to ensure accuracy of tests performed and medications ordered both while you are staying with us and upon your return home.  Communicating frequently with your primary care physician about your care and progress.

KAPAA Mahelona Medical Center 4800 Kawaihau Rd. 823-4194

Mahelona Medical Center

Dr. Richard Lewan Director, of the Hospitalist Program Dr. Diane Noyes

First Priority. Hospital patients are the hospitalists first priority. They are up-to-date on the best in hospital care and in close communications with the nursing and support staff.

On-site care. Since they are hospital based and provide 24/7 on-call coverage, hospitalists can rapidly coordinate your care and respond quickly to any changes in your condition.

Easy access. Patients and their families have the opportunity for more frequent one-to-one contact with the hospitalist, ensuring that your questions are promptly Dr. Bridget Collins (SMMH) answered.

Making A Home

Our Emergency Physicians and Nurses are here to help you!

Dr. Ryan Ngiam

When a person requires long term skilled nursing care, the hospital becomes their home. Our staff ‘adopt’ our patients and help them turn their living space into a homey atmosphere. There are garden paths to visit and a beautiful courtyard with outside dining pavilion.

Recreational programs take full advantage of all that Kauai has to offer. Residents, staff and families look forward each year to the annual Family Luau, Bon Dance, and Fiesta all hosted on-site as well as outings to the County Farm Fair, Days at the Beach, Holiday Parades, and so much more.

Dr. Steven Slagle

Shorter hospital stays. Patients cared for by hospitalists usually have shorter hospital stays, and are just as satisfied with their care.

Emergency Services 24 x 7

Dr. David Gregorius

Dr. Brigit Palathra

Dr. Travis Parker

Dr. Joseph Burris

Dr. Eliot DeMello

Helping Hands & Hearts

Both hospitals have Charitable Foundations to support major needs of the hospital. They raise funds for equipment, patient care, staff programs and education, building renovation and expansion. The members raise money through grants, individual donations, and community events.

The hospital Auxiliaries are very active in raising funds for patient equipment, services, and other hospital needs. They run a Gift Shop at KVMH and a Thrift Shop at SMMH. Holiday Craft Fairs, Country Fairs and other fundraising events are a delight for community staff, residents, and visitors.

Please help continue the tradition! We always welcome energetic individuals ready to mobilize campaigns for the future.

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WAIMEA West Kauai Medical Center 4643 Waimea Canyon Dr. 338-9444

Dr. Wayne Fukino

IMPORTANT NUMBERS West Kauai Medical Center ........ 338-9431 Emergency Services ................... 338-9444 Gift Shop .......................................... 338-9488 Human Resources ......................... 338-9425 Imaging ........................................ 338-9435 Occupational Therapy .............. 338-9452 Physical Therapy .......................... 338-9457 Respiratory Therapy ..................... 338-9450 Social Services ................................ 338-9204 Mahelona Medical Center .......... 822-4961 Emergency Services ..................... 823-4194 Human Resources ......................... 823-4118 Imaging ............................................ 823-4119 Occupational Therapy ................. 823-4160 Physical Therapy ............................ 823-4120 Recreational Therapy ................... 823-4138 Social Services ................................ 823-4124 Thrift Shop ....................................... 823-4162

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Her designers have taken the world’s finest pearls and created exquisite custom designs that will remind you of island breezes for years to come.

It’s just possible you could take In the tube, an exclusive design home something more precious and enduring than memories.

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World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms is a program that seeks to match people desiring firsthand experience of organic farming and gardening with the people here who are actually doing it. Persons accepted into the program lend a helping hand wherever needed and get into the countryside of Hawai‘i and into the Hawaiian culture.

Among the five main Hawaiian Islands, over 200 farms are interested in hosting WWOOFers. Kaua‘i has 18 opportunities at the moment, according to the WWOOF website for Kaua‘i

An organic farm on Kaua‘i at www.wwoofhawaii.org/ node/19. Surf the site, pay a nominal fee (the website has all the information) and start the search for your own WWOOF ex-

perience.

Once accepted by a farm, you work four to six hours a day, five to five-and-a-half days a week and in return, you receive accommodations, meals and a unique experience.

One organic farmer here, Jai Roberts, runs a bed and breakfast called Honua Lani Gardens, with an organic garden on roughly five acres. She’s been at it for almost 30 years.

“I’ve used quite a few WWOOF-ers over the years and have used people from all over the world,” says Roberts “A ton of people want to do it.

“I send maybe 50 to 60 emails back and forth and have phone conversations and screen in different ways. I want someone with the right attitude who wants to do organic farming.”

Another long time organic farmer here says, “People have to be set up for visitors and used to having inexperienced people on their farms. It’s a mixed bag.

One out of 100 is a keeper.”

Yet another farmer says, “Farmers and WWOOF-ers benefit enormously from the program because farmers need help and it’s a wonderful opportunity for young people to come and learn something about living sustainably and growing their own food.”

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Kaua‘i Dining

Local & Farm to Table

22° North formerly Gaylord’s Restaurant, 245-9593 Kaua‘i meats and produce.

Locavore eating. Serving lunch and dinner.

Sunday brunch buffet Located in Kilohana Plantation, Lihue. www.22north.net Bar & Grill Port Allen Sunset Bar & Grill Port Allen Marina Center, 4353 Waialo Rd Eleele, 335-3188 Great casual atmosphere and ono pupus! In addition to full menu and bar

offerings, Port Allen offers a daily happy hour from 3-6 p.m. with $2 domestics, and $3 imports, well drinks and wine.

There are also happy hour pupu (appetizer) specials including spicy wings, blackened shrimp, wontons and edamame.

Live music is available Wednesday-Saturday from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and it compliments the atmosphere perfectly.

Ritchies’ Bar & Grill 2978 Umi St. Lihue, 246-6300 Serving

breakfast. Lunch. and dinner seven days a week. Local menu includes specials, Saimin and orders to go. Private room and lounge available.

Hotel Dining Kaua‘i Beach Resort 4331 Kaua‘i Beach Dr. Lihue. 245-1955. 4 restaurants, 4 pools.

Tropical oceanfront on 25 acres. Accommodations near Lihue airport. Banquet rooms and lounge for all occasions. www. kauaibeach ‘resorthawaii.com Grand Hyatt Hotel Kaua‘i at Poipu Beach 1571 Poipu Road,

Koloa 742-1234. A Hawaiian Classic hotel with spa and Beachfront with ultimate in guest services and amenities. Traditional Luau. www.grandhyatttkauai.com Bakery/Café/Deli Living Foods Mar-

ket & Cafe Kukui‘ula Village, Poipu 742-2323 3839 Ala Kalanikaumaka. Organic produce, wines and specialty items. Local farmers supply product & meats. Café serves from 8am to 8pm www. livingfoods.com

Chinese East Chinese Village Cuisine 822-0168 4-722 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaa. Full menu 7 days a week. Open 11am to 10:30. Authentic Chinese specializing in Southern China cooking with family service and luncheon specials.

LUNCH & DINNER Daily from 11 am–9 pm HAPPY HOUR 3pm–6pm

$2.00 Domestic Beer • $4.00 Wine $3.00 Imported & Kona Draft Beer

LIVE MUSIC Wednesdays–Saturdays 6:30 pm–8:30 pm

Port Allen Marina Center (808) 335-3188 Spectacular Ocean Views Fantastic Sunsets

Friday Only 6:00 pm–8:00 pm (Contemporary Hawaiian) 8:00 pm–10:00 pm (Soft Rock)

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Profile: Surfer Patty McCloskey WHO: Patty McCloskey, 57, aka teacher chick and haircutter Patty WHY I DO IT: I just love it.

It’s been this core part of my life. It feels good, it keeps me sane. It’s one of the best parts of my life, it’s like my medication. It brings me great joy and peace and it’s my great teacher about life. I get in the water and it clarifies everything. I look out at the surroundings and I’m looking at the view and it makes me realize what’s important. It just kind of prioritizes life.

MY FAVORITE PLACE TO DO IT: You don’t reveal the spot; others will check it out and you don’t want more people. I have a secret spot on the Southside and anybody who knows me knows where to find me.

HOME: In my heart, I’m a Southside, Westside girl. I’ve lived here for 32 years.

I’m a licensed hairdresser in Hawai‘i and California and have a Bachelor’s degree and teaching credential from California State, Monterey Bay and a Masters degree in educational technology from Boise State University.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Streamlined for action.

HOBBIES: I surf, mountain bike, snow ski, draw, paint, kayak and doodle.

LAST BOOK READ: Sage-ing While Age-ing by Shirley MacLaine; Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow by Elizabeth Lesser LAST LISTENED TO: Duffy—her Rockferry CD LAST WATCHED: True Grit LAST ACCOMPLISHMENT: Being happy today. I renovated my water-destroyed condo in Idaho. It was a huge accomplishment.

QUOTE: There are daily quotes I enjoy—by John Lennon: “Time you enjoy wasting was not wasted,” and “All you need is love.” By the Dalai Lama: “Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck,” and also, “Sleep is the best meditation.” And one from me—“The noose is a little too tight, bro!”

STILL TO COME: More surfing, more travel, lots more play, and more creativity SEEKING: Love and happiness HOW ARE YOU For Kaua‘i?: I love the land, the water, the people, and my friends and try to operate from my heart and my love of the island. Whatever I do here, it’s with great love and aloha. I’ve lived here 32 years, and I just really appreciate this place.

ETHNIC BACKGROUND: Scottish, Irish, English— and I’m supposedly related to Pocahontas, but I’m not sure it’s true.

Contact: surfergirl52@ hawaiiantel.net

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Open Mic / Community Camera 7:30 am Music and the Spoken Word 8:00 am Word of Peace by Prem Rawat 12:00 pm Open Mic / Community Camera 6:00 pm Open Mic 7:00 pm Coconut Festival Cooking Demonstrations 8:00 pm Church at Koloa 9:00 pm A Meeting with Gangaji 11:00 pm Employees Today Tuesday 6:00 am 7:30 am 8:00 am 9:00 am 12:00 pm 3:00 pm 6:00 pm 8:00 pm

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Wednesday 6:00 am Community Camera / Open Mic 8:00 am Calvary Chapel of Kauai 9:00 am Key of David 12:00 pm Open Mic 4:30 pm Ohana Christian Fellowship 5:30 pm Emergence 7:30 pm Waimea United Church of Christ 10:00 pm Astrology with Rollin Frost

Open Mic / Community Camera 7:30 am The Truth Will Set You Free 8:30 am Voices of Truth 12:00 pm Open Mic / Community Camera 5:30 pm Astrology with Rollin Frost 7:00 pm A Meeting with Gangaji 8:00 pm New Beginnings Christian Church Saturday (and/or) Sunday At will Open Mic / Community Camera 8:30 am Astrology with Rollin Frost 9:00 am Alonzo’s Sports (Saturday) 4:00 pm Alonzo’s Sports (Sunday) 6:00 pm Emergence 7:00 pm Unko Funki Clubhouse (Saturday)

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putting on events and entertaining people— it’s always been part of what I’ve done.

“I like being a person who is production aware and love helping things come together, whether in office or on set. Every position, every task, gives you an opportunity to better yourself, to help somebody.”

As an office PA, for example, Fishman’s helped prepare scripts, create menu books and welcome packs for cast and crew, and assists the production in a variety of other ways.

“That’s part of taking care of the team, making sure they know what’s available,” he says.

A cool perk: “One of nicest things about working on films is getting in places you’re otherwise not able to go. I was fortunate as Anne Heche’s personal assistant on 6 Days/7 Nights to be part of a small crew to helicopter out to the North Shore where she and Harrison Ford went up into Nualolo—that was incredible.”

A humbling moment—same movie, different location: After finishing a scene on the beach by Kipu

Ranch, Heche, Ford and Director Ivan Reitman are in a meeting when Heche asks Fishman to get her a cold drink and then to hold an umbrella to shade her from the sun. Says Fishman, “So there I was, standing with the umbrella held high while the meeting continued in the hot sun in front of cast and crew lined up around the set.”

Contrasting humility with greater responsibility, Fishman says of a recent, local movie project he worked on called Secret of the Crystal Skulls, “I was the production coordinator and first assis-

tant director, the person who helps control the set and gets things ready. As first assistant director, you call ‘Quiet on the set! Ready to go!’ so all is in place for the director to call ‘Action!’"

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ous projects depart the scene, Fishman remains on Kaua‘i to play one remaining fun role.

Often as productions close, they leave behind surplus items, for example, hair and make-up products, lumber, power strips,

extension cords and more. Fishman was able to help Adam Sandler’s crew donate to Kaua‘i non-profit organizations that will make good use of them.

He says, “I felt like Santa Claus in June.”

Adoption Stories Lana is a small, black and tan dog with humble beginnings. Having been found in Koke’e when only a few days old, she was a wild dog with virtually no experience of human contact.

Today though, Lana is one of the most famous dogs on Kaua’i.

On her many visits to schools, Lana has been introduced to over 6,000 school children by her owner, Carol Everett. This little terrier has blossomed from a shy and frightened puppy to a courageous entertainer and teacher.

With Lana’s help, Aunty Carol teaches children how to introduce themselves to dogs by offering a pet handshake where fingers are tucked into the fist for safe keeping.

She was last seen with a crowd of rambunctious teenagers at Waimea High School where the students challenged her to perform tricks, like when she waves aloha or will huli after being “shot” by a finger.

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ogy and counseling.

“We try to tailor the sentence to play into each teen’s strengths and weaknesses and have logical consequences for what they did,” Kuwamura explains.

That approach seems to work, given an apology letter from one teen to his victim’s parents: “I did what I did because of anger. After attending Teen Court and anger management classes, I learned how to control my anger and now I truly realized how much I hurt you and

Arleen Kuwamura directs Hale ‘Opio’s Kaua‘i Teen Court program.

Photo by Joan Conrow

your son.”

The teens also benefit from interacting with other youth from around the island, and building relationships with trusted adults, like Kuwamura, who leads the classes, and the local attorneys and judges who volunteer to train the kids for Teen Court duties.

“I’ve had parents say, this was the turning point for my child; now they want to go to college and become a family court judge,” Kuwamura says. “It’s very rewarding. It’s just fantastic work.”

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Clients use weights, kettle bells, jump rope, rope climb, do pullups and more. What we do is scale the load and intensity—we don’t change the program. Most people who try this, in a few months will be fitter than they’ve ever been in their lives.

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Featuring Kaua‘i CrossTrain with Jerome Hromiak change lives. One client came in with carpal tunnel syndrome, and through the development of forearm strength with CrossFit training and the pain subsided.

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Monday & Wednesday, April 4 & 6 Debra Jason will teach an introductory social media class for the Kaua‘i Community College Office of Continuing Education and Training from noon to 3 p.m. at the Princeville Community Center. To register call 245-8318 or visit www.kauai.hawaii.edu.

Tuesdays, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 Tango dancing is held from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays at Small Town Coffee Shop, at 4-1495 Kuhio Hwy., Kapa‘a. Call Carl at 808-384-6114.

Friday, April 8 Famed chefs ALAN WONG and VIKRAM GARG will headline the Culinary Institute of the Pacific at Kaua‘i Community College Spring Gourmet Gala, a food and wine-tasting event/fundraiser for KCC Culinary Arts Program, at 6 p.m. in KCC’s fine dining room. Also ‑ a host of local chefs and wine sommeliers, silent auction. Tickets: $100/person. Call 808-245-8205.

Saturday, April 9 The Sierra Club will lead a moderate, 3-mile round-trip public hike through a forest along a river to Ho‘opi‘i Falls in Kapa‘a. Call Denny

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reading during the school year. Contact Cammie Matsumoto at 2458280 or cammie@hawaii.edu; or Terry Low at 274-3160 ext. 134 or Terry_Low@notes.k12.hi.us

Saturday, April 9 Girls ages four to 16 will compete in the 25th Annual Tiny Miss, Little Miss, Miss Pre-Teen and Miss Teen Garden Isle Pageants from 10 a.m. to noon at the Kukui Grove Center Stage. Free. Call Joy at 652-0834.

Friday, April 15 The Sierra Club will lead an easy, 2.5-mile round trip moonlight walk along Nukoli‘i Beach. Meet by the lifeguard tower at Lydgate Beach Park at 6 p.m.; look for the Sierra Club banner. Call Judy Dalton at 246-9067.

Sunday, April 10 The Sierra Club will lead a moderately strenuous, 4-mile round trip hike to Waipo‘o Falls in Waimea Canyon, with great views and a picnic spot at a lovely ginger pool. Call Allan Rachap at 212-3108

Friday, April 15 The Nawiliwili Yacht Club will host a Dance Party from 8 to 11 p.m., with a 30-minute lesson at 8 p.m., at the Club, 3070 Niumalu Rd., Lihu‘e. No one under 21 unless accompanied by an adult. Bring your own drinks. $5 donation. Call Carl at 808-384-6114.

Sunday, April 10 The Mokihana Club annual golf tournament and auction to benefit nursing scholarships at Kaua‘i Community College is set for 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Po‘ipu Bay Golf Course. $90 for golf and lunch; $15 lunch only. Contact Kathy at 805-886-6175.

Sunday, April 10 The TriKaua‘i Sprint Triathlon, with a quarter-mile swim, 14-mile bike ride and 3.5-mile run, is set for 7 a.m. to noon at Brenneke‘s Beach Park in Po‘ipu. Entry fee is $60 for the triathlon; $30 for the 5/10K only. Call Brian Curll at 635-6311 or visit www.trikauai.com.

Wednesday, April 13 The Sierra Club will lead a clean up along two miles of Waimea Canyon, which takes about an hour. Call Bob Nishek at 346-0476.

Friday, April 15 A Celebrate Reading Festival will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center. Free and open to the general public, focus will be primarily for students to meet and dialogue with authors whose works they have been

Saturday, April 16 The Kaua‘i County Farm Bureau and UH College of Tropical Agriculture & Human Resources will present the annual garden fair, with lectures, kids’ activities, food booths and a farmer’s market, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kaua‘i Community College. Free. Call 337-9944.

Sunday, April 17 The Sierra Club will lead a moderate, 3-mile hike, starting at Shipwreck Beach, to watch the sun set and full moon rise at Maha‘ulepu.

Car shuttle for a one-way hike. Call Bill Snyder at 652-1718.

Saturday, April 23 The Sierra Club, Malama Maha‘ulepu and Surfrider will team up to lead an Earth Day beach clean at Maha‘ulepu on the southside, starting at 9 a.m. Bring hat and water. Bags, gloves and refreshments provided. Call Bill Snyder at 652-1718.

Tuesday, April 26 Final day for an exhibit about steam power and the change it brought

to Kaua‘i and the rest of the world at the Kaua‘i Museum’s main gallery.

Thursday, April 28 Women in Business RoundTable will hold its April pau hana meeting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Triano’s Buffet Room fka Oki Diner, at 4491 Rice St. Admission: $20/person inclusive of pupu menu, no host bar.

Support women, networking, youth and fun for all. Call Barbara at 339-0111.

Friday, April 29 Applications are due today for the Science Teachers’ Enrichment Program offered by Kaua‘i Community College and the National Tropical Botanical Garden, July 5-13. Call 332-7324 or visit www. ntbg.org.

Friday & Saturday, April 29 & 30 The Kaua‘i Performing Arts Center presents “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying,” performed by a cast of local high school students, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall. Advance tickets are $12 for adults ($15/door) and $8 for students ($10/door) and available from cast members and Scotty’s Music, Progressive Expressions, Vim ‘n Vigor, Jim Saylor Jewelers and Kilauea Pharmacy. Call Dennis McGraw at 651-2417.

Saturday, April 30 The Sierra Club will lead a very strenuous 7-mile round-trip hike through the Alakai Swamp, a mountain rain forest at Koke‘e with primeval habitat made accessible on boardwalks Sierra Club helped create. Four-wheel-drives needed to carpool to trail head.

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CALENDAR Call Bob Greene at 245-9280

Upcoming Friday, May 6 The Malie Foundation will host Na Lei Hiwahiwa ‘Eha, an annual celebration of the beauty of the lei, with entertainment by Lady Ipo Kanahele and Na Hoaloha, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort, 4331 Kaua‘i Beach Drive, Lihu‘e. Adults $15; children ages 6-17, $5. Call Iwalani at 652-4497 or visit www.maliefoundation.org.

Thursday, May 12 YWCA of Kauai’s 2011 Na Wahine Alaka’i O Kaua’i Award is the focus of a luncheon to be held starting at noon at the Kaua‘i Beach Resort.

It will honor four women for their contributions. Call Mindy Peneyra for details at 245-5959 ext. 229 Saturday, May 14 The Zonta Club’s Luxury Ladies Spa Day fundraiser, with gourmet lunch, massage or facial, art, yoga and Pilates classes, swimming pool and Jacuzzi, is set for 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Kaua‘i Nani Estate / Wally World, Kahiliwai Ridge, Kilauea. Tickets $125 at Savage Pearls in Hanalei or contact Malia at 858-344-3448 or mandmcrain@ yahoo.com.

Ongoing Activities Farmers Markets & Gardens Mondays Noon at the Koloa Ballpark and 3 p.m. in the back Kmart parking lot at Kukui Grove Tuesday 10 a.m. at Coconut Marketplace in Wailua; 2 p.m. at Waipa, just west of Hanalei town; and 3 p.m. at the Kalaheo Neighborhood Center on Papalina Road

Thursdays 3 p.m. at Hanapepe Park and 4:30 p.m. at Kilauea Neighborhood Center, on Keneke Street, off Lighthouse Road

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Waipa Foundation ‘Ohana Day Help out in the taro patch at Waipa, one mile west of Hanalei School, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing for working in the ‘auwai (taro irrigation system); bring water bottles, hats, tabis. Lunch provided from Waipa-grown produce. Reservations recommended. Contact kalen@waipafoundation.org or 639-6905.

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CALENDAR NTBG Free ‘Ohana Tours National Tropical Botanical Garden offers tours of McBryde Garden or Allerton Garden free to island residents, with proof-of-residency, every Sunday. Call 742-2623.

Arts and Museums Art Walk Kapa‘a An art walk is held from 5 to 9 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month in Old Kapa‘a Town, with local artists, music, food, prizes and entertainment. Contact: Angelique at angie@aelldesign.com.

Russian Fort Exhibit An exhibition focused on Kaua‘i’s Russian Fort will run through April 23 in the Senda Gallery at Kaua‘i Museum. The fort was declared a national monument in 1928 and played a pivotal role in shaping Hawaiian politics and warfare.

Art Night Sixteen galleries in Hanapepe town hold a free open house, with strolling guitar players, for Art Night from 6 to 9 Friday nights. Call 335-5944.

Kaua‘i Museum Quilting with master quilter Florence Muraoka from 11 a.m. to 2

p.m. Fridays in the Main Gallery and demonstrations by local woodturner and artist Les Ventura from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Free admission every first Saturday. Mokichi Oakada Association shares the art of Flower Arrangements, Healing, and Traditional Tea Ceremony every fourth Saturday. Call 245-6931.

Canoe Clubs Kai Nani Canoe Club The Kai Nani Canoe Club meets at 11:30 a.m. every Sunday at Hanama‘ulu Bay. Beginners welcome. Call 652-7387.

Kukui‘ula Canoe Club Puuwai South/Kukui‘ula Canoe Club is recruiting novice and experienced paddlers, with novice/introductory and 55+ age group practices at 5 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday and experienced paddlers practicing at 5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Kukui‘ula Small Boat Harbor on Lawa‘i Road, just before Spouting Horn. Call Dana at 332-7625 or Fran at 635-0165.

Koloa Canoe Club Practice Koloa Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Club practices at Waita Reservoir (Koloa) and Old Koloa Landing. Na ‘opio ages 8 to 17 practice at 4:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. Kane and wahine adults, including those over age 50, practice both days at 5 p.m. Beginners welcome.

Call Ruth at 651.6966.

Pu‘uwai Canoe Club Pu‘uwai Outrigger Canoe Club holds practices at 5 p.m. on the Wailua River for women on Wednesdays and men on Thursdays.

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