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HOLIDAY 2016

HOLIDAY FEATURES

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CELEBRATING THE SEASON ISLAND STYLE Kauai’s Favorite Holiday Festivities

RAIDER CREDIT UNION Creating a Financially Educated Generation with Aloha

TIPS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN GRATITUDE Creating a More Joyful Home

Discover Rehabilitation

KAUAI KEIKI Raising Kids who Can Code

KAUAI PETS Rudy On Duty

HOLIDAY 2016

Article Message Title from Mayor Caravalho & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki

Aloha! This season is always the busiest for our families, as we prepare for the holidays and the upcoming New Year. However, it’s important to take time to reflect on our blessings and approach this time with a grateful and giving heart. The holidays allow us an opportunity to spend quality time with our loved ones, and to reflect on the true meaning of the season. Mahalo to Kaua‘i Family Magazine for its continued work to engage and encourage our families and community. We congratulate you as you embark on your 7th year of publication and we look forward to many more years of success. From my ‘ohana to yours, have a safe and happy holiday season, and best wishes for a prosperous New Year! Aloha Pumehana, Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. Mayor, County of Kaua’i

Aloha and Happy Holidays to our Kauai Keiki and Ohana! As we prepare for the holidays and winter school break, we want to encourage our keiki to make the right choices. Our children face so many challenges and temptations today both in and outside of the classroom. It’s important that the role models in their lives support them and create a positive environment at home, at school and in the community. Together with community partners such as Kaua’i Family Magazine, encourage every adult to be a good role model. Let’s set the example for our children to follow. The Kauai Complex Area continues to support the efforts of Kauai Family Magazine to provide our community with information on an array of important issues facing Kaua’i’s families. Talk to your children and students, and reach out to the many resources that are available to help them navigate through difficult choices. The most important thing we can all do for our keiki is to show them that WE CARE! Enjoy the Holiday Season with family and friends, then return rejuvenated for the 2017 New Year! REMEMBER: EVERYONE’S A LEADER: IGNITE A PASSION FOR LEARNING KCA Mission “Kauai Complex Area empowers and guides schools to inspire and educate children to become adaptive, innovative, contributing members of their community.” “Together We Can!” Mahalo!

William N. Arakaki Kauai Complex Area Superintendent

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December 1 Waimea Tree Lighting Ceremony Mayor Bernard Carvalho will light the Community Christmas Tree at C.B. Hofgaard Park at 6:00pm. Starts at 5:30pm with Keiki activities.

December 2 Kukui Grove’s “Holiday Light Spectacular 9 p.m.

Runs each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. through Dec. 19. From Dec. 20 until Dec. 24, the show will take place daily, starting at 6:30 p.m.

December 2 Lights on Rice Street Parade Enjoy the community lighting up themselves or their vehicles to celebrate the arrival of the Holiday Season. Parade starts when the Festival of Lights (at the Historic County Building) lights up at 6pm and starts from the Vidinha Stadium and travels up Rice Street to the Historic County Building. There is also a craft fair at the Kauai Museum that lasts all day starting at 9am with food vendors. Get there early for best seats and bring a chair and please pick up your trash after the parade. Call 808-639-3571.

December 2-24 Festival of Lights Runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening from 6pm-8pm with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The Festival of Lights interior display of Auntie Josie’s creations and the dazzling creations crafted by Kaua‘i artisans. Free event at Historic County Building on Rice Street in Lihu‘e. Call 808-639-8564.

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December 3 5th Annual Kauai’s Breakfast with Santa 8:00am-10:00am Full Breakfast Buffet, visit with Santa, Storytelling with a gift from Santa, Train Ride discounts, Face Painting, Craft Making, Games, Live Entertainment. Catered by Mark Oyama at Gaylords at Kilohana . $20. Per child (under 2 no charge), $22. Per Adult (Ages 13 & Older) By Reservations Only. Advanced ticket purchases required. Seating is Limited. Call 808-639-5656 or email info@ KauaiFamilyMagazine.com

December 4 7th Annual Kalo Festival Educational displays, a biggest kalo contest, poi pounding, kalo tastings, and foods inspired by kalo too. Home-grown live music all day, and hands-on activities, and local artisans, a recipe contest, silent auction, and more. 11am-5pm at Halulu Fishpond at Waipa, Hanalei. $5 for adults and $1 for keiki (ages 3-18). Call 808-652-6236.

December 4 Annual Holiday Hula Celebration 4:00 – 9:00 pm Kumu Hula Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza Music by Na Kapu Mele Guest performance by sister Halau, West Japan Hula Association, from Kumamoto,Japan Admission: $20 in advance; $25 at door Tickets & Information: Haru, (808) 634-5746

December 17 Annual Waimea Lighted Christmas Parade 6:00pm-11:00pm To kick off the festivities, fire engines take the lead of this lighted parade brigade.

December 24 The Kauai Coffee Plantation tours on Christmas Eve from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The plantation is known for its gorgeous views and you’ll be able to taste the aromatic estate coffees. A gift shop is located on the premises where you can buy those last-minute gifts.

Contact: Na Hula O Kaohikukapulani, (808) 651-3099

December 31 Slack Key Guitar & Ukulele Concert 6:00 p.m.

December 4 “Christmas Sing-Along with Harps Concerts” 4:00pm

One of a kind performance by Hawaiian slack key's most prolific composers, Doug & Sandy McMaster

St. Michael and All Angels Church, Lihue Christmas harp solo, caroling, and fun surprises You will receive a special booklet with the lyrics of the carols Tickets: $15 at the door. Sylvia Woods, sylviawoods@yahoo.com

Tickets: $25 (Adults 20-49); $20 (Ages 1319 & 50+); $10 (Ages 6-12) Princeville Community Center 4334 Emmalani Road 808-826-1469 mcmasterslackkey.com

December 31 New Years Eve Celebration Po‘ipu Beach Park event includes food trucks, live entertainment or a movie in the park, activities for the keiki and spectacular display of fireworks. The event is free (except for food/drink) and open to the public. Bring beach chairs and arrive early. 5:30pm-9pm.

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Support local businesses, and tell them you saw them in Kauai Family Magazine! Education & Schools Island School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Media Kauai’s FM97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Hawaii Technology Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Kahili Adventist Preschool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Health & Medical

Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Aloha Pediatrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Na Kamalei Godly Play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Hawaii Sports and Balance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Hawaii Children’s Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Kauai Adult Day Health Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 25 Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20, 22

Financial Kauai Community Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Raider Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12, 13

Stay at Home Healthcare. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Hale Kupuna Heritage Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Mary Navarro, MA, LMFT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Regency at Puakea Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 McKenna Recovery Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Sports, Camps and Fitness Kauai Gymnastics Academy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Swim Kauai Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 YWCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 KPAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Kauai Mini Golf and Botanical Gardens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 County of Kauai Parks & Recreation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Crane Eye Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Jason Blake Health Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Wilcox Heath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Malama Pono Fatherhood Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Malama Pono Womens Wellness Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Kauai Department of Health. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Hawaiian Island Dental. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Lihue Pharmacy Group. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 HMSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40, 41

Community Partners

Child & Family Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 County of Kauai, Department of Water. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Retail

County of Kauai Waste Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Servco Auto Kauai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42, 43

County of Kauai Office of the Mayor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mark’s Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

County of Kauai Lifeguard Association. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74-77

Deja Vu Surf Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

County of Kauai Department of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 78

Oceanic Time Warner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Syngenta Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Kauai Restorations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Hawaii Dairy Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Gaylord’s at Kilohana. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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From Chef Mark Oyama Here is a simple recipe that the leftover turkey can be used and the kids should love it!

Grilled cheese sandwich with turkey and cranberry sauce Ingredients: • 2 slices of bread • 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce • Softened butter

• 2 slices Monterrey jack cheese • 2 slice roasted turkey

Directions: Place a slice of cheese on a slice of bread then top with cranberry sauce, turkey and cheese. Place another slice of bread over to create a sandwich. Add butter to a medium hot pan and place sandwich into pan. As the bread start to toast, spread butter on the top side of bread. Flip sandwich and press down slightly. Cook till both sides are golden brown.

Kauai Community Federal Credit Union (KCFCU) and Kauai High School partnered together to establish the island’s second student-run credit union branch,

Raider Credit Union.

Raider Credit Union launched on September 14, 2016 in room A-104 at Kauai High School with the mission to, “Create a financially educated generation with Aloha.” Students from Greg Anderson’s Business Management class designed the name, logo, and mission statement as part of their class assignments. The students also received several weeks of training from Kauai Community Federal Credit Union staff in branch operations, financial literacy and credit union philosophy. The student-run branch will be managed by Raider Credit Union student leaders, Greg Anderson, and KCFCU staff throughout the school year. Raider Credit Union will be open every week in an effort to engage more students in financial literacy and management. Anne Kane, principal for Kauai High School, said this is another tool for real world learning opportunities. “The vision of Kauai High School is to create and

sustain a culture that educates, engages, and empowers all to be successful. Raider Credit Union is helping to do all three.” During its open hours, RCU will accept check and cash deposits and allow withdrawals up to $20. In addition to basic transactions, all students who visit RCU will have the opportunity to

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learn about savings accounts, checking accounts, debit cards, online banking, and credit union philosophy. Kauai Community Federal Credit Union believes a community with financially literate citizens contributes to a stronger economy, both locally and globally. Monica Belz, VP of Marketing at KCFCU explained, “Financial Literacy is especially attainable when acquired at an early age. We aim to equip our young people with the knowledge and hands-on practice before they leap into the financial real world.” KCFCU’s Financial Literacy Program aims to do just that through student-run branches, bank bus deposit days in the elementary schools, and partnering with Junior Achievement Kauai to teach students financial literacy, among other projects. “Initiatives such as in-school student branches coupled with teaching JA curriculum in the classrooms offer students a meaningful learning dynamic where they can immediately apply their acquired knowledge.” Belz said. In addition to servicing the high school students, KCFCU operates the Bank Bus Program at Kapaa Elementary School, Kilauea Elementary School, and Eleele Elementary School. The Bank Bus Program entails KCFCU staff arriving on campus to collect students’ deposits. The elementary students fill out an ageappropriate deposit slip, make their weekly deposit, and are rewarded with a treasure chest

toy for practicing good savings habits. At Kapaa Elementary School, students are escorted by Warrior Credit Union staff to Kapaa High School’s student-run branch. Baily Bernabe, WCU’s student branch manager enjoys escorting the younger children every week, “The elementary kids love to participate in savings and take a trip to the ‘big school’ every Wednesday.” said Bernabe, who strongly believes in the importance of financial literacy. “We are truly making a lasting impact that will help these students throughout their lives.” Parents are encouraged to open their students’ savings and checking account at any KCFCU branch to enable their children to participate at the Raider Credit Union. A valid student I.D., birth certificate and social security card will be required to open an account at any branch location. If parents would like more information, they should visit www. kcfcu.org/rcu or www.kcfcu.org/bankbus

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Holiday Family Fun Festivals and Events

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Hawaii Children’s Theatre Presents School of Rock, The Musical Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Opening Friday, November 11th Closing November 27th. Ticket info at: hawaiichildrenstheatre.org

Lights on Rice Street Parade Friday, December 2nd; 6:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m. Parade from Vidinha Stadium up Rice Street to the Historic County Building, Lihue. Craft Fair by the Kauai Museum 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Drag Racing Finale Sunday, November 15th Kauai Raceway Park, Kekaha

Festival of Lights Friday December 2-December 24 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Light creations by Auntie Josie’s and Kauai artisians

Anaina Hou FREE Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, November 24 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Anaina Hou Community Park anainahou.org Old Town Kapaa Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Day Kapaa Beach Park Thursday, November 24th 6:45 a.m. check-in Informal 5K/10K fun walk, run, or bike Willie K Christmas Concert Friday, November 25 7:30 p.m. KCC Performing Arts Center Kukui Grove Holiday Parade Saturday, November 26th 4:30 p.m., Kukui Grove Shopping Center The U.S. Marine Corp Kauai Toys For Tots Toy collection begins November 26th and ends on December 18th. Collection site’s are Walmart, Big Kmart and all the Kauai fire stations. Volunteers to man site collections are always welcome. Call Cheryl Perreira, 639-0507 or Norberto Garci, 635-2961.

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Kukui Grove’s Light Spectacular Starts Friday December 2, 9:00 p.m. Hosted each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. through December 19. From December 20 until December 24, the show will take place daily, starting at 6:30 p.m. Breakfast With Santa Saturday, December 3rd; 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m., Gaylord’s at Kilohana. A Scrumptious buffet prepared by Chef Mark Oyama of Contemporary Flavors. Train Rides, Story with Santa, live entertainment, and keiki activities. All Proceeds Benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai. Reservations Required: Call (808) 639-5656. Don’t Delay, this event will sell out! FREE Winter Concert KCC Orchestra at Performing Arts Center. Saturday, December 3rd; 7:00 p.m. Students of all ages will perform a variety of music. Waipa Kalo Festival Halulu Fishpond, past Hanalei Sunday, December 4th 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 808-652-6236

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Holiday Hula Celebration Sunday, December 4th 4:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Kauai Marriott Resort Kupuna Holiday Party Princeville Community Center Tuesday, December 6th 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. FREE KCC Jazz Band and Wind Symphony Friday, December 9th at 7:00 p.m. KCC Performing Arts Center 808-387-6772 Kupuna Family Bingo Kukui Grove Center Friday, December 9th Registration 6:30 p.m. Kauai Sings! Christmas Kilohana Luau Pavilion Saturday, December 10th; 7:00 p.m. Kauai Gymnastics Academy Exhibition Kukui Grove Food Court Sunday, December 11th; 1:00 p.m. Island School Choruses Holiday Concert KCC Performing Arts Center Wednesday, December 14th; 6:30 p.m.8:30 p.m. FREE Community Concert Saturday, December 17th Featuring local group Kupaoa Anainhou Community Park Anainhou.org Kauai Chorale Winter Concert Saturday, December 17th, 7:30 p.m. KCC Performing Arts Center 808-332-9356 FREE Christmas Dinner Sunday, December 25, 12:00 p.m. until food runs out. Chicken in a Barrel, Kapaa location 823-0780

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Celebration Saturday, December 31; opens 5:30 p.m.9:00 p.m. fireworks at 8:45 p.m. Poipu Beach Park. Includes activities for the keiki, fireworks, food trucks, entertainment or a movie in the park. 742-7444 poipubeach.org.

JANUARY Eastside Basketball League Registration Boys & Girls Kindergarten, through 8th grade. Sign ups in January. Applications can be picked up at Kapaa Elementary, St Catherine’s School, and Kapaa Middle School offices. Koloa Youth Baseball Association Registration Registration taken online in January at www.westkauai.siplay.com Signups are for Cal Ripken 10 & under, Cal Ripken 12 & under, and Babe Ruth 15 & under. Contact: Raymond Salazar (808) 651-9685 Kawaihau Community Little League Sign Ups Kapaa new town pavilion Luke Schmitt lukeschmitt@me.com St. Catherine’s School Rummage Sale Sat., January 21st; 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sun., January 22nd; 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Ka Moku O Manokalanipo Paani Makahiki Saturday, January 21; 7:00 a.m.- Noon Waimea Town 808-635-9028 Judy Collins in Concert Thursday, January 26, 7:00 p.m. KCC Performing Arts Center 808-896-4845 Kauai Wellness Expo Kauai War Memorial Convention Center January 28-29; 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

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12 Tips Christmas

With Christmas around the corner, here are twelve days of “Christmas Tips” for your young ones. SAFETY: “O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree . . .” If you buy an artificial tree, look for the label, “Fire Resistant.” If it’s a fresh tree, cut off a few inches from the trunk to expose fresh wood before filling the bottom container with water. This will allow the tree to last longer and not become a dried up fire hazard. Inspect Christmas lights for frayed wires, broken sockets, or loose connections. And be sure not to overload the system; no more than three strings of lights per cord. Avoid getting coated glass ornaments and look for shatterproof plastic ones instead. Also, be careful about having ornaments that resemble candy or food that may tempt toddlers to ingest them.

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BEHAVIOR: All I want for Christmas... Children are constantly bombarded by toy advertisements. What do you say to a child that seems to ask for everything? Acknowledge their request without promising anything. “That’s a cool toy! Let’s put it on your wish list, and maybe you might get it from Santa or as a birthday present someday.” Just knowing that getting a toy might be a possibility helps most kids calm down. Shopping at the store can be difficult when distractions are everywhere. Try setting a goal beforehand. For example, tell them that the trip to the mall is to look for a present for Grandma. Get them involved, “What do you think we should get her?” If they want to stop at the toy section, allow them to go but remind them that today’s trip is all about grandma.

By Bernard Riola MD Kauai Veteran's Memorial Hospital

Consider using the holiday season as a way to teaching your child about giving. Have them go through old toys or books that could be donated. You could also have them choose a new toy at the store to give away to a group such as ‘Toys for Tots’.

SOCIAL ANXIETY: “Santa Clause is Coming To Town” Before you get in line to see Santa, let your child watch other children sit on Santa’s lap, and tell them how Santa delivers special presents to children. When it’s your turn, introduce your child to Santa and tell them how you are putting them on his lap so they can tell him what they want while you snap the picture. If your child is truly hysterical, don’t feel bad about bailing. Who can really blame them when you are basically asking them to sit on the lap of a large, bearded stranger? If you insist on getting that photo, go right ahead and don’t feel bad about it. Someday it might actually be one of your favorite photos! Big family gatherings of rarely seen relatives can stress children out. Beforehand show them pictures of the guest list. You could do some pretend play: “This is your Uncle Bobby. When you see him, you should shake his hand and say

‘Hi!’. Let’s practice.” Later on at the party, introduce your child to one relative at a time, as big groups can be intimidating.

POISON PREVENTION: Everybody knows, some turkey and some Mistletoe . . . Beware of holiday flowers and plants that could potentially make a child sick if ingested. Keep these out of the reach of those toddlers that tend to put everything in their mouths. Some plants to beware of include poinsettias, mistletoe, holly, Christmas rose, and Jerusalem cherry. Certain foils and colored gift wraps might contain lead, so it’s best not to let babies chew on them. Be sure to clean up after opening presents, as gift wrap, plastic bags, foil papers, tape, and ribbons can all pose a risk of strangulation and choking. Button batteries can be dangerous if swallowed and will burn the esophagus within a few hours. Common places you might find them include musical holiday cards, flameless candles, remote controls, and cameras. If you suspect your infant might have swallowed one, head straight to the emergency room immediately.

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Koloa Missionary Church

Kauai Handiworks Christmas Fair

Saturday, November 12 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Wilcox Elementary School Cafeteria Saturday, November 26 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

St. Michael and All Angels Church Saturday, November 12 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Stmichaels-kauai.org

Kekaha Elementary School Saturday, November 19 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Church of the Pacific Saturday, November 19 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Chiefess Kamakaheli Middle School Saturday, November 19 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, December 10 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Kapaa Middle School Family Fun Kapaa Beach Park Saturday, November 26 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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Kauai Museum Friday, December 2 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.

Christmas Craft Fair Rice Street, Lihue Friday, December 2 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

All Saints Church Saturday, December 3 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Koloa Elementary School Saturday, December 3 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Princeville Night Market Sunday, December 11 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

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Rehabilitation is the process of helping an individual achieve the highest level of function, independence and quality of life as possible. Rehabilitation does not reverse or undo the damage caused by disease or trauma, but rather helps restore the individual to optimal health, functioning and well being. A hip or knee replacement, a stroke, or a degenerative disease can be a scary obstacle to face, but with a dedicated multidisciplinary, collaborative rehabilitation team the road is much less daunting. Who is a part of this multidisciplinary team? A group of committed, exceptionally trained professionals mainly consisting of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists.

several times a week in order to make consistent progress.

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Our physical therapists address underlying impairments such as weakness, poor endurance and balance What does the road of deficits to help improve rehabilitation look like? At everyday functioning during â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll put you activities such as bed a skilled nursing facility, patients generally arrive for mobility or standing, on the road rehabilitation after a hospital as well as walking and to recovery stay for any number of stair climbing. During reasons (orthopedic surgery, with our a typical session, the cardiovascular accident, rehabilitation physical therapist will fall, COPD exacerbation, instruct strengthening services at etc.). During a hospital stay, exercises, challenge most people experience GIHRCâ&#x20AC;?. balance, and train strategies deconditioning and weakness and adaptations for the due to the recent bed rest environment. As and limited activity. It is common to attend the patient improves, sessions short-term rehab to improve their strength become more challenging and functioning in order to safely return and address higher level home alone or with family or caregivers. functioning tasks in order to be able to return home A typical stay at a short-term rehabilitation center will consist of receiving therapies performing activities

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By Kristina Fuentes, MS CCC-SLP

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from left to right: COTA Melissa Bremner, Resident Craig Putman, PTA Jessica Rappold

similar to what they could do before their hospitalization. Our occupational therapists treat underlying impairments to improve activities of daily living including dressing, toileting, bathing and home management skills such as cooking and laundry. They address improving strength in the upper body in order to be able to perform these tasks with little assistance. Our therapists use their expertise to create unique and exciting activities to stimulate movements similar to daily tasks. It wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be surprising to see our patients bowling or playing tennis on the Nintendo Wii to improve shoulder range of motion or upper extremity coordination. The occupational therapists also provide special training with adaptive equipment such as reachers or shower chairs to help those who are unable to fully regain their previous abilities.

Our speech-language pathologists are being utilized more and more often to challenge our patientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cognitive abilities and help prepare our patients to return home safely. Speech treatments may target communication abilities to improve clarity of speech or developing communication systems. Swallowing problems are addressed by improving swallow functioning and oral control, or modifying diets while providing extensive education of risks and safety with certain foods. Cognitive therapy helps to improve short-term memory, problem solving and reasoning skills. Once goals are met, these collaborating therapists work with the patient, family and social workers to help the patient return home with maximum safety and function. Our team gets great joy of improving lives and making you feel confident in yourself. For a private tour, or information Please call: (808)-245-1802 or email info@gihckauai.com

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Helping Seniors You Care for Enjoy Their Holiday Season

By Caryn Sakahashi

All of us will soon be wrapped up in the holiday spirit, gift giving, family gatherings, and too much food. We all experience during the holidays some level of stress, possibly from last minute shopping, arranging family gatherings, or even family conflicts. Sometimes the senior in the family is often neglected by other family members, and it is important that everyone understands the needs of their family member. It is sometimes difficult for the senior to participate with the family due to physical limitations. Often they live alone, which requires the family to make an out-of-the-way trip to see them. It is important to discuss with the family how they would like to involve their loved one. Put yourself in their place as they may feel useless and burdensome, but remind them they are loved. Remember not to act like what you do for them is a duty. There is also the emotional side of the season which can be very difficult. In their

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eyes, they see the holidays as a point in their lives they may not see again. With the family support it may be good to reflect and reminisce about the past gatherings and spend quality time together. Photo albums can bring such joyful moments of past celebrations and occasions. Although this may be a little sad, it does pull together how their life has been and what a wonderful legacy they have created with producing a wonderful family and creating such wonderful memories.

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Thanksgiving Happenings!

Free Thanksgiving Lunch  Kapaa Beach Park

Free Community Thanksgiving Luncheon

Sunday, November 20th 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

All Saints Episcopal Church Thursday, November 24th, 10:00 a.m.

Ohana Christian Fellowship Church will be providing a free Thanksgiving lunch to the community’s less fortunate on Sunday, November 20th between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Give-aways of clothing, shoes, household goods, and linens will go to anyone who is truly in need of those items. There will be crafts for the keiki and ministry for all. Contact: Bob C. (808) 245-6857

Salvation Army Thanksgiving Luncheons  Wednesday, November 23rd Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Hanapepe Salvation Army Community Center: 10:30 a.m.  Salvation Army will serve a Thanksgiving luncheon for anyone who would enjoy a wonderful meal of turkey and all the fixings.    Contact: Lihue Corps (808) 245-2571 Hanapepe Corps (808) 335-5441

Free Thanksgiving Feast Anaina Hou Community Park Thursday, November 24th 4:00 p.m. Kauai Mini Golf will serve a Thanksgiving dinner. No need to RSVP. People are welcome to come by, volunteer, or hang out and listen to bands perform.

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Join us for community worship at 10 a.m. A delicious turkey meal from Contemporary Flavors will be served in the church gym from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Home delivery will be provided for the elderly, handicapped, and shut-ins in the Lihue to Anahola area; meals will be delivered between 11 a.m. and noon. Contact: (808) 821-2878 or 822-3776

Ho’omana Thanksgiving Dinner Ho’omana Thrift Store is having its Thanksgiving dinner fundraiser. Pickup the ready-to-eat dinner on Thursday, November 24 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Aston Aloha Beach Hotel. Tickets are $35, sold at Ho’omana Thrift Store or Aloha Beach Hotel. Please call 821-2818, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds will teach those with disabilities life and job skills. Contact: Rowena (808) 346-6561

Free Old Town Kapaa Turkey Trot  Informal 5K/10K Fun Walk, Run, or Bike Thursday, November 24th Kapaa Beach Park 6:45 a.m. check-in; Event starts at 7:30 a.m. This event is FREE, but non-perishable food for Hale Ho’omalu or monetary donations to Kauai Path will be gratefully accepted.    Contact: www.KauaiPath.org

Kauai, Waimea high schools lead state in reduced remediation rates for students

From 2012 to 2015, no other school in the state of Hawaii had more reduced English remediation in college for students attending the University of Hawaii more than Kauai and Waimea high schools. Kauai High reduced remediation from 40 percent to 13 percent over the three-year span, while Waimea High reduced its remediation from 44 percent to 21 percent.

to think deeply about vertical alignment, all teachers having the same focus,” said Jonathan Medeiros, head of the English department at Kauai High.

“The data reflects the hard work of the school leadership as well as the efforts by teachers and students,” said Donalyn Dela Cruz, director of the HIDOE’s Communications and Affairs Office. “For the last four to five years, Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi has been focusing on ways to transform public education.”

“To survive 40 minutes of class, students have to do a different learning task every 10 to 15 minutes,” he said. “They’re not just sitting and reading and taking a test — passive. They’re expressing original analysis, delivering a speech, writing a poem.

Both Kauai and Waimea schools have different approaches but a shared goal of “Literacy in all subjects.” They’ll share what they’ve learned and what’s working for them at a state literacy conference in December. A common theme at both schools is rigor and relevance — setting high expectations, and connecting those to real-world outcomes at every opportunity. Here are their stories. “We did an in-depth study and it got us

Principal Mahina Anguay noted the students at Waimea High are no longer viewed as moving through grades 9 to 12, but moving into life beyond school. Backing that up meant shifting what “high school teaching” meant. Waimea High is doing next-level Career and Technical Educationthat closely aligns career pathways to core subjects, she said. “We send kids out on internships, teachers out on externships, we bring in people to work with our classes, we send classes out to do community-based performance tasks.”

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING WORD SEARCH P U M P K I N Q F S W X D F G

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Enjoy The Holidays Without Wasting Water By Kauai Department of Water The holidays are upon us! Here are some simple reminders of how we can save water throughout our many celebrations during this joyful season.  Wait until you have a full load before using your automatic dishwasher.  Don’t let the faucet run while cleaning vegetables. Instead, rinse them in a sink or bowl filled with clean water.  Steam, rather than boil your vegetables whenever possible. Use a tight lid on the pot, and as little water as possible.  Thaw frozen foods ahead of time, not under running water.  Check faucets and pipes for leaks, including automatic ice makers and dishwasher hoses.  Keep a container of drinking water in the refrigerator. Remember, running the tap to cool water for drinking loses 3 gallons per minute.

 When washing dishes by hand, rinse them first in a sink filled with water, rather than under a running tap.  Don’t overuse garbage disposals. Use the disposal only at the end of cooking or cleanup periods, or when full.  Restaurants and other food establishments should serve water only upon request. This saves on drinking water plus the water needed to wash glasses. Visit www.kauaiwater.org for more information about how you can use water wisely and make every drop count all year long!

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12 Tips for Teaching Children Gratitude

By Kathleen Berchelmann M.D., FAAP

Tired of bickering, jealousy, and selfishness? Kids are naturally materialistic and self-serving– but the good news is that gratitude can be taught. And from gratitude flows joy. Tricks for Teaching Children Gratitude and Creating a More Joyful Home: Surprise them! Avoid too many choices: Surprises help children see something as a gift, not an entitlement. Having too many choices breeds unhappiness– you are always wondering if you could have something better. Help your children serve someone who does not “need” charity: It’s great for kids to participate in food collections and other community charity programs, but these events only occur a few times per year and you rarely meet the people you are serving. Find someone in your everyday life for your children to serve regularly, even if this person doesn’t really need charity. We have a neighbor who lives alone and appreciates our left-overs so she doesn’t have to cook for one person. Our kids love to bring her food. One night they

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were all griping about how they didn’t like the dinner I made, until I asked them to bring a plate to our neighbor. Suddenly all the complaining stopped and they were out the door with her food, eager to have the opportunity to serve her. Talk about the best parts of your day: Find some time each day to talk about what you are thankful for– perhaps at the dinner table, before bed, or while you are driving in the car. Ask your children, “What was the best part of your day?” For older children, try keeping a gratitude journal. Gratitude journals have been shown to be an effective approach to helping children be happier. Teach your children their past: What are your family stories of hardship and perseverance?

Focus on the positive, all day: I tell my children several times each day, “Attitude is a choice.” Choosing to have a positive attitude is actually our #1 house rule. It’s an allday effort to constantly turn around the whining, jealousy, and complaining and instead focus on positive. “I’m thirsty!” needs to become, “Mommy, may I please have a drink?” “Where are my shoes?!” has to change to “Daddy, can you please help me find my shoes?” Give experiential gifts, not stuff: Too many toys? How about gifting a membership to a soccer registration fee, or a camping trip? Experiential gifts build relationships, not materialism. Say “Thank you:” Teach young children to say “thank you” as part of a full sentence, for example, “Thank you, Daddy, for making dinner.” Encourage school-aged kids to say thank you throughout the day, especially when you help them get ready for school or drive them to activities. Have them thank coaches for practice and music teachers for lessons. Struggling to get your children to say “thank you” without reminders? For ten years I reminded my children to say “thank you” when they were served at a restaurant, but I just couldn’t get them to do it without prompting. Now, if they forget to say “thank-you” they have to seek out their server and personally thank them before leaving. No more reminders necessary… Make time for chores: Most children have about four hours between the time they get home from school and bedtime. During those four hours, they have to accomplish homework, extracurricular activities, dinner, bath, and bedtime. It’s hard to find time for chores. Without chores, children just can’t understand what it takes to run a household– they will take clean

laundry and dishes for granted. Find ageappropriate chores for your children, even just 5-10 minutes per day. Consider leaving time-intensive chores for the weekend, such as yard work, bathroom cleaning, and linen changing. Lead by example: How many times per day do you say “thank you”? Have you told your children what you are thankful for today? Our children are watching our every waking move. We can’t ask them to be grateful if we are not. Come home and talk about the happy parts of your day, making a conscious choice not to complain. Teach “’Tis better to give than to receive.” Even toddlers can buy or make gifts for others: Take young children holiday shopping at a discount store. Challenge them to pick out gifts for others without buying something for themselves. It’s hard! Let big kids take care of little kids: They say you can’t really understand what it takes to raise a child until you have your own children. Perhaps, but giving big kids responsibilities for little kids will start to help them have an attitude of gratitude towards their parents. Pair up big kids with little kids to get chores done or get through homework. School aged children can read books to toddlers or help them get dressed. Your older children will gain self-confidence and a sense of responsibility, and the relationship they build with their younger siblings will last a lifetime. Monitor your children’s media: Our children are bombarded with age-targeted marketing that they are too young to resist or understand. Media fuels materialism. It is our job to carefully monitor their media so that they aren’t dragged into marketing and made to feel incomplete or unfulfilled.

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Domestic Violence Does Not Take A Vacation During The Holidays By Lisa R. Arin, Attorney at Law

October was Domestic Violence Awareness month, and as we move into the holiday season, it is an opportune time to become more aware of this serious issue that faces our Kauai community. Even though most of us don’t like to stress, financial stress and increased talk about or think about domestic alcohol consumption, can contribute to violence, we need to address it openly the problem.” and head on, especially when victims We as a community need to understand seem like they don’t want to do anything that Domestic Violence about it themselves. isn’t just a relationship In many domestic “Domestic violence issue that we should violence situations, the does not stop during not be involved in; we offender will not take the holidays; holiday should help the victim, responsibility for their related stress, financial their family, AND the actions and will not offender by being honest even think of changing stress and increased about what is going on their behavior until they alcohol consumption, and holding the offender are held accountable accountable. can contribute to and face meaningful consequences for their the problem.” Domestic violence actions. The victim feels makes our children feel hopeless and powerless to remedy the hopeless and is a huge source of those situation, oftentimes dependent, afraid, feelings children have that make them and full of shame. susceptible to drug use and addiction, and often leads to them living their adult “Domestic violence does not stop during the holidays; holiday related lives in violent situations.

Adults are not the only victims

of domestic violence victims have children under the age of 18 at home. The YWCA of Kauai has a 24 hour domestic violence hotline and is there to help with services (for victims and offenders). 24-hour hotline (808) 245-6362

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Family Guidance Center Care Coordinator, Mary Roberson and ‘Ohana Support Services Parent “Our program helps families build relationships within Partner, Tiffany Marrotte, on right, discuss a client at the Kauai Family the community and connects them with a variety of Guidance Center. resources,”

Parent Partners walk with parents throughout their journey by offering nonjudgmental, peerto-peer support. They support and empower parents in their journey to care for their families.

Tiffany says. “The families gain support, knowledge, skills, and understanding when dealing with their children. I walk with the families on this journey, helping them every step of the way.” Tiffany’s sentiments underscore the powerful meaning of the OSS Parent Partners commitment, “We Walk With You.” Please call (808) 681-1424 or toll free at (844) 7483070 to discuss how Parent Partners can help you work toward your own success story.

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More than 600,000 computing jobs are available in the U.S., but only 43,000 computer science majors graduated last year. That startling statistic from code. org may explain why 9 out of 10 parents want children to learn computer programming. Even kids who aren’t likely to choose programming as a career benefit from learning something about it. Coding teaches kids to analyze problems, think logically and be persistent about troubleshooting. Coding classes aren’t a routine part of many K-12 school curricula. Parents can find out about exemplary school programs at digitalpromise.org and discover local programs in the “Learn” section of code.org. You can also supplement what’s available at school with options like these: 0 1 10

TOYS. Code-A-Pillar ($50), coming

BOTS. Robots and droids can be fun

soon from Fisher Price, is a caterpillar that does different things depending on how a toddler sequences its segments. Makerbloks.com sells domino-size blocks ($125) for ages 6 and older that have different functions and can be snapped together to tell stories or create devices like a burglar alarm or a voice-changing microphone. Circuit Maze ($30) from Thinkfun teaches kids to think logically about circuits with a series of 60 puzzles.

for the entire family, but many models are expensive, delicate or tricky to operate. Exceptions include Dash and Dot from makewonder.com ($99), a freestanding, kid-friendly bot that can be controlled through an app. Sphero also sells several durable, rolling robots that will appeal to kids over age 8, especially if they are Star Wars fans (purchase BB-8 for $129.99).

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By Carolyn Jabs

for kids come from Hopscotch, a free apple program that encourages schoolage kids to code games and artwork. A simpler program called Daisy the Dinosaur, also free and from Apple, is available for preschoolers. Kodable teaches coding practices by having 6to 10-year-olds maneuver furry, round aliens called Fuzzes through increasingly difficult mazes (also free and available on multiple platforms). Try The Foos and Lightbot (both free for most platforms) as well.

CLUBS. Cs-first.com offers free modules that can be used in afterschool programs or summer camps. The materials are built around Scratch, a coding language devised at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (scratch.mit.edu), and are targeted to students in fourth through eighth grade. All you need to start a club is a willing adult and access to one internetenabled device for each club member.

Emagination program intersperses lessons in coding with more traditional camp activities. Information about locations and programs, including a popular Minecraft session, is available at computercamps.com.

JUST FOR GIRLS. In the past,

boys gravitated toward programming more readily than girls. A number of organizations are trying to reverse that trend. Madewithcode.com, a Google initiative, features coding projects developed by young women. Girlswhocode.com sponsors tech clubs and summer camps for girls, and girldevelopit.com offers supportive women-only classes in 52 U.S. cities. There are plenty of options available for finding a program or project that matches your child’s age and temperament, as well as your family’s schedule and budget. So what are you waiting for? Get your kids coding now.

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APPS. Two of the better coding apps

LESSONS. For children who

CAMPS. iDtech.com offers camps exploring a variety of technical topics at over 150 locations, including many campuses with prestigious computer science programs for ages 7-18. The

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develop a taste for coding, several organizations offer a more systematic way to become proficient. Code.org has links to Hour of Code projects that offer free one-hour tutorials introducing students to code. Pluralsight offers several free classes for kids atpluralsight.com/kids-courses. At codeacademy.com, teens who are motivated can master several programming languages through free interactive lessons.

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FUN Keiki Activities North Shore Basket Ball League Ages: 5-19 years old Location: Kilauea Gym

KPAL Winter Programs Boxing / Kickboxing

Ages: Boys and Girls 5-19 years old Location: K-PAL Lihue Youth Center Monday and Wednesday *Advanced Class* Kindergarten to 5th grade 5:00pm to 6:00pm

Details: Registrations will be open early January 2017 Check out our programs online at http://www.Kauai.gov/KPAL and view our calendar for upcoming events. Registration fee of $25.00 and scholarships are available. Any further information please contact K-PAL Officer Mitchell Collier at KPAL@Kauai.gov or 241-1641

6th grade to High School 6:00pm to 7:30pm Tuesday and Thursday *Beginners Class* Kindergarten to 5th grade 5:00pm to 6:00pm 6th grade to High School 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Boxing / Kickboxing Ages: Boys and Girls 5-19 years old Location: K-PAL Hanapepe Boxing Gym Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday- 5:30pm to 6:30pm

Jiu-Jitsu Ages: Boys and Girls 12-19 years old Location: K-PAL Kapaa Youth Center Details: Registration will be determined and please contact Officer Collier at KPAL@kauai.gov for further information.

Learn Chess with the Chief Ages: 10-19 years old Location: Police Headquarters, Lihue Details: Come and learn chess with the Chief of Police, Darryl Perry. Class includes Introduction, History, Strategy, Competitive Play and of course - FUN!

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County of Kauai Dept of Parks and Recreation Winter FUN 2016-2017 Details: Lessons, arts & crafts, games & outdoor activities. Ages: 5-11 years Locations: Kapaa, Lihue and Kalaheo Neighborhood Centers Dates: Dec. 22, 2016 – January 6, 2017 Time: Weekdays 7:30am-4:30pm No Program on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 Online Registration Date: Thursday, Dec 8th, 2016 Cost: $50.00 Lunch will NOT be provided (Please provide each child with a lunch, drinks and snacks) Website: www.kauai.gov/parks If an auxiliary aid or program modification is needed to participate please call 241-4462 at least five working days before the program begins.

YWCA of Kaua’i Girlz Zone – Girlz Dayz Camp This is a five day camp for girls to participate in activities that are creative, fun and encourage physical activity, communication, teamwork, responsibility and healthy relationships.

Swim Kauai Aquatics Details: A competitive swim team dedicated to physical fitness and the joy of swimming. Our only requirement is to be able to swim one length and smile! Dates/Times: Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 6:00pm Registration: Ongoing Location: YMCA Pool and Waimea County Pool Tuition: Membership to YMCA $30 (athlete only) Swim Kaua‘i dues range from $40/75 per month. Contact: Kathleen Littlefield at 652-1385 www.swimkauai.com kathleenlittlefieldnz@gmail.com

Age: Girls 11-15 Girlz Tech Girlz Live Program This girl’s program is designed to strengthen confidence, courage, and communication skills. Ages: Girls 9-15 Contact: ywcakauai.org for more information or call the YWCA of Kaua`i at 808-245-5959.

Anaina Hou Community Park offers a non-profit gathering place on the North Shore of Kaua`i.

Join us for Mini Golf – a great family activity! Hike or Bike the Wai Koa Loop Trail to the Stone Dam. Enjoy our Playground and Skate Ramps. Dine at our Café. Shop our Gift Store. Visit our Farmers Markets (Sat 9-1, Mon 2-6). Convenient HI-5 Recycling (Tue, Fri).

Enjoy special Kama`aina Offers: • Free Mini Golf the last Sunday of the month (8am to 8pm) • Free Movies on the lawn the last Friday of the month • Discount on Mini Golf admission everyday • Discount on Mountain Bike rentals everyday

Open 7 Days a Week • 8am to 8pm Last golfer at 7pm

808.828.2118 l 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea www.anainahou.org l @anainahou

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It is so simple. You will have awesome slime in 5 minutes that you can play with over and over again. This candy cane slime uses only a few grocery store ingredients. What Is Slime? It is definitely a Classic Science Experiment! Is it a liquid or a solid? It stretches, but then it breaks. It makes a ball and bounces. It feels slimy and wet, but it isn’t!

Supplies Needed for Candy Cane Slime Recipe: • Clear washable glue (Elmers and store brand both work well) • White Washable Glue • Liquid Starch • Water • Red food coloring • Measuring Cup • 4 bowls and 2 spoons You will be making two separate slimes to start!

Step By Step Liquid Starch Slime Recipe 1. In one bowl mix 1/2 cup water and 1/2 cup of glue {really mix to combine completely}. 2. Now’s the time to add color, glitter, or confetti! 3. In another bowl measure out 1/2 cup of liquid starch. 4. Slowly mix the glue/water mixture into the starch with a spoon,make sure to get all glue out of bowl. 5. Switch to mixing with hands for a few minutes until you feel it come together. 6. Put in a clean, dry container or on a plate. Hints: Liquid starch slime gets better with time but can be used right away. Playing with it helps it set. After about 10 minutes, it’s just right and looks awesome. Decorate your liquid starch slime with confetti or other fun things! Leave your liquid starch slime out on the table loosely covered. Everyone plays with it all day long! Keeps at least a week. Just in time to make a new liquid starch slime.

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Helping to Feed Kauai’s Hungry

Food pantries are operated by churches and other nonprofit organizations to provide basic food items to people in need. Food is either set out on tables for people to select or pre-packaged in bags. Note: Pantry times may change without notice. Please call first to confirm. CENTRAL LOCATIONS Aloha Church (Lihue) Phone Number: 241-7177 Last Friday of the month, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Calvary Chapel Lihue Phone Number: 245-9673 Dinner: Last Friday of the month at 5 p.m. Lihue Court Town Home Phone Number: 246-3996 3rd Wednesday of the month, 4p.m. Salvation Army (Lihue) Phone Number: 245-2571 Last Tuesday of the month: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Lunch: Thursday at 11:30 a.m. Dinner: Tuesday at 5pm Emergency Food-Call 245-2571 EAST LOCATIONS Hale Ho’omalu (Kapaa) Phone Number: 821-2520 Tuesday, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, 12 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Emergency Food - call 821-2520 Kapaa Missionary Church Phone Number: 635-5800 Saturday: 5:00 p.m. - 6p.m. Dinner: 2nd & 4th Sat. at 5 p.m.-6p.m. Emergency Food - call 635-5800 Kapaa Seventh Day Adventist Phone Number: 639-1517 Sunday: till 4 p.m. PLEASE CALL FIRST NORTH LOCATIONS Church of the Pacific (Princeville) Phone Number: 826-6481 Wednesday: Sign in 3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Distribution: 4:15 p.m. - 5 p.m. Emergency Food - call 631-9610

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St. Williams Church (Hanalei) Phone Number: 826-6988 Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. SOUTH LOCATIONS Koloa Union Church Phone Number: 742-6622 3rd Friday of the Month at 2 p.m. SOUTHWEST LOCATIONS Holy Cross Church Phone Number: 332-8011 (Kalaheo) 3rd Tuesday of the month during dinner Dinners: 3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Emergency Food-Call 651-9725 Kauai Bible Church Phone Number: 742-7514 (Lawai) Sunday: 11:15 p.m. (call for location) Kalaheo Missionary Church Phone Number: 332-9916 Last WEDNESDAY of the month 1 p.m.-2 p.m. WEST LOCATIONS Salvation Army (Hanapepe) Phone Number: 335-5441 Lunch: Wednesday and Friday at 11am Dinner: Monday at 5 p.m. Emergency Food - call 335 -5441 Nana’s House (Waimea) Phone Number: 338-0252 Monday 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m.-11 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. Emergency Food - call 338-0252 Waimea United Church of Christ Phone Number: 338-9962 4th Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m. Monday-Friday 10am-12pm Emergency Food - call 338-9962

Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Tea Good for What Ails You!

By Dr. Lee Evslin

Here is a wonderful recipe for a ginger and turmeric tea. We were given the recipe at a dinner with friends. We loved its taste and started to make it ourselves. After months of drinking it without much critical thinking about why it was making us feel better, I decided to do a little research on its ingredients. Below is the recipe and a brief review of the impressive health benefits of the simple and common ingredients. The main ingredient is fresh ginger root. Ginger has been known for hundreds of years to decrease nausea particularly nausea associated with motion sickness and the morning sickness of pregnancy. It has also been shown to improve asthma, joint pain and recently there has been evidence about its ability to lessen the mental decline associated with aging.

Fresh turmeric root is the second ingredient. Turmeric is found in curry powders. The active ingredient is curcumin. A review of the studies on turmeric was conducted by the University College Medical School in London and they found that turmeric has been found to: ◆ Have strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities ◆ Nourish the good bacteria in your intestines (prebiotic qualities) ◆ Improve digestion ◆ Improve liver, respiratory, and blood sugar regulation problems The next ingredient is cinnamon. A recent article in The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society gives evidence that cinnamon helps to regulate blood sugar, lowers cholesterol, decreases body fat and increases lean muscle mass. The final ingredients are cloves, peppercorns, anise and cardamon.

Ginger Turmeric Cinnamon Tea

Bring two quarts of water to a boil. When boiling, add all the ingredients below and turn off the heat. Allow to steep in the hot water for 30 minutes and then drain. Can serve cold or hot. Sweeten to taste if needed and store unused portion in refrigerator for future use.

Ingredients: • Fresh ginger root about the size of 1/2 your hand, wash and cut longitudinally in 1/2 inch wide strips • Fresh turmeric root, about one third as much as the ginger root, also cut in longitudinal strips • 6 cinnamon sticks

• 2 teaspoons of cardamon • 10 cloves • 10 peppercorns • 10 anise (comes in little stars) That is it. Let it steep in the hot water 30 minutes, stir, drain, and enjoy.

The traditional foods contain wisdom and nutritional value beyond all our imaginations. It is a welcome change to see our universities and medical centers embrace and begin to study these age old foods.

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Wonder and Play Na Kamalei Godly Play

Sundays, 8:45-10:15am, in the Classroom Building Keiki have an innate sense of the presence of God. That’s why we call our children’s education program “Na Kamalei” or the “Beloved Children”. The Na Kamalei Godly Play curriculum helps keiki explore their Christian faith through story-telling, gain religious language, and enhance their spiritual experience through wonder and play. Based on Montessori principles, the Godly Play method serves our keiki through early, middle and late childhood and beyond. The curriculum uses handcrafted materials, simple language and hand-motions to present sacred stories that capture the imagination. Keiki are then invited to wonder about their meaning and bravely explore their own

thoughts and experience. On the last Sunday of every month, keiki participate with their families in a special children’s service in our historic stone church. Sign-up today and let your keiki wonder and play!

First Fridays, Fun & Fellowship

First Fridays of the Month, 6:30-8:30pm, at the Parish Hall Family and friends have enjoyed fellowship on Kauai for generations. At Christ Memorial’s Parish Hall, Keiki to Kapuna can share the spirit of aloha with these free family classics! On Game Night, come play classic board and card games, talk story and enjoy refreshments together. On Dance Night, come learn cultural classics like square-dancing and hula dance. On Movie Night, come chill with a relaxing family movie and refreshments.

Visit our website at www.ChristMemorialKauai.org, like us on Facebook, or call us at (808) 482-4824 to find out more!

Christ Memorial Episcopal Church

We are a vibrant and engaged community of faith that gathers regularly to worship Almighty God. We believe God has been revealed to us through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We seek to follow Jesus by showing aloha -- through loving and serving all of God’s people, from keiki (children) to kapuna (elders), both near and far. We do so with the power of God’s Holy Spirit, who stands ready to guide us. All are welcome in this place. 2509 Kolo Road, Kilauea, HI 96754 • 808-482-4824 ChristMemorial.Kauai@gmail.com • www.ChristMemorialKauai.org

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We Believe That Hawai‘i’s Milk Should Come From Hawai‘i. Hawai‘i Dairy Farms’ goal is to produce local milk for Hawai‘i’s families using a more sustainable grass-based model that’s healthier for the environment. As we begin work on our voluntary Enivronmental Impact Statement (EIS) to address community concerns, please keep informed and participate in the process via our website at www.hawaiidairyfarms.com.

Na Aina Kai BOTANICAL GARDENS & SCULPTURE PARK

Nov 19  Dec *

Jan 28  Feb 25  Mar 25 Apr 29  May 20  Jun 24 Jul 29  Aug 26  Sep 30 * No Keiki Day in December. Call for details or visit www.NaAinaKai.org

808-828-0525

Kahili Adventist Preschool has moved to Kapaa! • Accepting students ages 35 months through 6 years. • Full time and part time students accepted.

Hours of operation: 7:30 AM to 5 PM Monday – Friday

(808) 634-5423

kahiliadventistpreschool@aol.com Transportation available between Lihue and Kapaa

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Announce Your Baby’s Birth! Announce Your Baby’s

It’s easy - and FREE - to announce your baby’s arrival and have a wonderful keepsake. Email baby’s photo, name, date of birth and time, weight, parents’ names to: births@KauaiFamilyMagazine.com.

Baby Boy, Kaimana James Lopes Born: August 4th 2016 at 8:28am Weight: 8lbs 0.1oz • Length: 21 Inches Long Proud Patents: Sheryl Bisarra and William Lopes Siblings: Johanna, Aliyah, Kainalu, Eddie Boy, Kaikane and Kaidin

Baby Girl, Peyton Deirdre Johnston Born: August 16, 2016 at 4:08pm Weight: 6lbs 7.3oz • Length: 19 inches Parents: Michael & Jennifer Johnston Siblings,: Hailey and Lucas

Baby Boy, Kobe Stephen Palaroan Born: May 20, 2016 Weight: 7lbs 11oz • Length: 20in long Parents: Levy Lahip & Matt Palaroan • Big Brother: Matthew Jr.

Baby Boy, Oliver John Remigio Born: July 25, 2016 at 11:27pm Weight: 6lbs 3 ounces • Length: 19.5 inches Parents: Tisha Ruiz & LeeRoy Remigio

Baby Girl, Airi Murakami Born: September 29, 2016 at 11:00am Weight: 6.2 lbs Proud Parents: Keita & Naomi Murakami

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Baby Girl, Heiwa Kamalani Nakaahiki Born: August 26, 2016 at 3:50 pm Weight: 6 lbs. 13 oz. • Length: 19 inches Parents: Makena & Liko Nakaahiki

Baby Boy, Dawson Kaleo Soto Born: April 27, 2016 at 7:13am Weight: 7lbs 7 oz • Length: 21 inches long Parents: Giselle & David Soto Big Sister: Danielle Nina Soto

Baby Boy Chaxtyn Nohili Poka’ihana Mano’i Born: July 8, 2016 at 8:05 am Weight: 8lbs 10.7 oz • Length: 21 1/4 inches Parents: Chason & Zana Mano’i • Big Sister: Lexani

Aloha Pediatrics Is Moving!

“Committed To Providing Quality Healthcare To Kauai’s Keiki!”

Our new office location in Kalaheo is 2469-C Puu Road. Behind Kalaheo Steak and Rib House. Formerly Dr. Raelson’s office.

New patients welcome. Same day appointments available. Baby Boy Apollo Cruz Keliimanu Morgado Born: September 1, 2016 at 7:21 am Weight: 7 lbs 3.7 oz • Length: 19.5 in Parents: Kelii and Heather Morgado Big Brothers: Tiago and Mateo

2469-C Puu Rd., Kalaheo, HI 96741

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A Healthy Pregnancy Begins with a Healthy Diet

By Clyner Antalan MD Kaua`i Medical Clinic

Many women think of pregnancy as a time when they can eat anything they want. “I’m eating for two,” is a phrase often uttered. However, it is important to continue to eat a variety of healthy foods and to limit those that are high in sugar, fat and sodium. “Limiting foods that are high in sugar, fat, and sodium can help prevent complications that can arise in pregnancy, such as gestational high blood pressure, pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes and excess weight gain. Other items to avoid for a healthier pregnancy include: • Unwashed fruits and vegetables – Unwashed fruits and vegetables can contain harmful bacteria. Thoroughly wash all raw fruits and vegetables, and be sure to cook them thoroughly to kill any disease-containing bacteria. • Raw or undercooked foods (seafood, eggs, deli meats) or foods made with unpasteurized milk – These foods contain bacteria that can cause listeriosis, a foodborne illness that causes fever, muscle aches and diarrhea. “In the general population, becoming sick “Limiting foods that from listeriosis is fairly rare. However, pregnancy are high in sugar, can increase the risk of becoming ill up to 13-fold, and it can cause problems in pregnancy such as fat, and sodium miscarriage, still-birth, and premature labor and can help prevent delivery,” Antalan says.

complications

• Caffeine – “Caffeine can cross the placenta and that can arise affect your baby’s heart rate,” Antalan says. “Some in pregnancy.” studies suggest that drinking too much caffeine during pregnancy might be associated with an increased risk of miscarriage.” Limit caffeine to less than 200 milligrams a day. • Herbal teas – Because there’s not much data available on the effects of specific herbs on developing babies, pregnant women should avoid drinking herbal tea, including those marketed specifically for pregnant women. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact your physician or call Kaua‘i Medical Clinic at 245-1500.

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Growing Up Online

Tips For Connected Caregivers Sooner or later, parents leave their kids with other people. And those other people—teenagers, family members, and daycare providers—have cellphones. It’s no secret that cellphones are distracting—and irresistible. All of this means parents need to think carefully about what they expect from caregivers—and then have a frank conversation about how and when it’s okay to use a cellphone. Clarify Expectations. The first responsibility of a caregiver is to keep kids safe, and it’s all too easy to lose track of what kids are doing if you’re focused on a phone. Using a cellphone should be totally off-limits during any kind of risky activity—driving, swimming, bathing, bicycling, walking on the street or, for that matter, climbing on playground equipment. If you expect the caregiver to be interacting with your child—playing, talking, having fun—it makes sense to adopt the policy of most employers: no personal cellphone

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use during business hours. Be specific about what’s excluded–social media in all forms, calls and texts that aren’t related to caregiving, watching videos or listening to music with headphones.

What About Phone Fun? Smart phones are very entertaining. Is it okay for your child to watch YouTube? Which apps meet your standards? What kind of music is acceptable in your house? If you have any doubts about your caregiver’s judgment, point them toward a site like commonsense.org that

identifies apps, games and other media that are fun and age-appropriate.

seriousness of something like an insect bite or a scraped knee.

Sharing is Not Caring. Your kids

Appropriate contact. Ask your

are cute. Nobody knows that better than you. A cellphone makes it way too easy to take and share adorable photos and videos. Decide in advance about what is permitted. Even if you allow your caregiver to snap a picture or record something fun, make it clear that nothing gets posted without your permission. Also, ask your caregiver not to post status updates while working for you. There’s no reason for others to know that you’re not at home.

Be Realistic. Nobody, including you, can be attentive every single minute. Talk to your caregiver about acceptable breaks. Is it okay to check in on the cellphone when a child goes down for a nap or when the kids watch a favorite show in the afternoon? Be respectful of your caregiver’s needs. Maybe he or she needs to touch base with their own children or a parent.

Anticipate Emergencies. A cellphone can be a lifesaver in an emergency, so encourage your caregiver to keep one close and functional. Program 911 and other emergency numbers into the phone and talk about what constitutes a crisis. How should your caregiver handle an injury or illness, a storm or power failure, an intruder? (The Red Cross has a very thorough guide for caregivers at tinyurl. com/nsvtdux.) Remember that the camera on the phone can be invaluable if the caregiver has a question about the

caregiver to add your contact information to his or her phone. Be specific about the circumstances under which they should contact you. Let your sitter know whether you prefer a call or text message. Provide a back-up number for a spouse, a neighbor or a close friend.

…ask your caregiver not to post status updates while working for you. There’s no reason for others to know that you’re not at home. Kiddy Calls. Talk with your caregiver about whether and when it’s okay for your child to call you. Some children settle down for bed more easily if they get a quick good night from a parent. For others, knowing that Mom is a video chat away makes it harder to feel comfortable with a caregiver.

Don’t Be a Distraction. Just remember that your caregiver can’t focus on your kids if they’re constantly being interrupted by calls and texts from you. Limit yourself to pre-set check-in times or if you have to make a change in plans.

Finally, don’t be afraid to use social media to do a little screening. A quick search for your sitter’s name may alert you to other situations you’ll want to anticipate or other rules you’ll want to institute. Just be sure your cellphone policies are crystal clear before you walk out the door.

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Teaching Kids To Trust Their Intuition By Mary Navarro

Many adults do not notice or follow their intuition. We may “sense” something is wrong or that someone may cause trouble and we should stay away, but we often ignore these intuitions. Most of us were raised as people pleasers and taught to follow rules, causing us to doubt or disregard our own true feelings. How can our children learn to listen to their intuitions if they follow our example?

own intuition and saying “no” to us during the years before they are teenagers.

One important step we can take as parents is to teach our children about using their intuition and allow them to safely and confidently say “NO” to US!

Parents do not like children to tell them “no”. Instead, we want them to be cooperative and obedient. But how can our kids learn to trust their intuition if they do not practice? It is also important for children to know we all have the right to say “no” and that it is ok if others are not pleased.

We often discourage this in toddlers, who are practicing exerting their power by saying “no” to many things. But we want our teenagers to say “no” to opportunities they encounter that we consider dangerous or risky. Before a teen can trust their ability to question a wrong choice, they need lots of practice listening to their

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If we teach our children they are free to make choices and to say “no” when they feel uncomfortable, then we are empowering them for life.

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Rudy on Duty...

By Carol Curran

After decades of chronic, sometimes unbearable, back pain (the longest I could stand or walk was one minute), Dr. R. McClendon of the Mayo Clinic Phoenix agreed to operate on me in August 2016. He completely reconstructed my spine with rods, screws, etc., telling me it would take 6-12 months to heal. Back home on Kauai, I had to learn to walk again. One day as I lay dozing off in my hospital bed, I felt something on my left arm. As I opened my eyes I had the strangest experience – I felt like I was looking into the thousand year old amber colored eyes of a chocolate brown Labradoodle. It was “Rudy” and I immediately felt comforted. Then Andy Bestwick, Rudy’s guardian and best friend, told me their story. Rudy Bestwick is the designated therapy dog for Wilcox Medical Center, officially the

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KAUA`I

INSIDE: Rudy on Duty Avoiding Emergency Veterinary Visits During the Holidays Monk Seal Art Lesson No-Kill Animal Rescue and Adoption

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“Chief Canine finally training Officer”. Rudy is and testing a Labradoodle, a with Alliance breed that blends Therapy Dogs the wonderful traits Inc., to officially of Labradors and be certified. As Poodles. Some a therapy dog benefits include; Rudy is specifically friendly demeanor, trained to be non-shedding and extremely friendly, hypoallergenic. follow direction Rudy and his Ohana with his therapy moved from Las partner Andy, and Vegas to Kauai quietly bring joy two years ago and comfort to and now all work those in need. at Wilcox. Andy Prior to coming into the lives of Andy and Bestwick is the Development Officer for Angie he had a tough upbringing. At an Wilcox Health Foundation and Angie abusive puppy mill he was accidentally Bestwick is a Physical Therapist in the electrocuted, losing part of his tongue Rehab Department. Rudy has negotiated and lip. Andy and a flexible work schedule, Angie believe his As a therapy dog with one full day of work challenges as a puppy per week, “Therapy Rudy is specifically contributed to his Dog Thursday”. He is also on call for special requests, and to visit the wonderful night shift staff.

trained to be extremely friendly, follow direction with his therapy partner Andy, and quietly bring joy and comfort to those in need.

In Rudy’s off time you can find him hiking the many beautiful trails all around Kauai and chasing sticks into the ocean. Rudy got his professional start in Las Vegas attaining “advanced training certification” at the age of two years, then “Good Canine Citizen Certification”, and

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being extra sensitive and empathetic to others. “He’s a very Zen-like character”, especially when on the job in the hospital. You can see the joy it brings him and his handler, Andy, during visits with

staff, patients, and the other wonderful volunteers at Wilcox. He shares an office with Andy in the Wilcox Health Foundation.

Tips for Avoiding Emergency Veterinary Visits During the Holidays

Like most people, my pets are a huge part of my family. I want them to enjoy the holidays with me and my friends. But if you really love your pets you must act as their guardians. They cannot possibly be expected to understand that all that wonderful food doesn’t mean it’s time to pig out. Human food is not good for dogs and cats. When I was in veterinary school the animal nutritionists there told us that “the higher the percentage of human food that a dog or cat ate the greater the likelihood that said animal was malnourished.” I have two recent graduates that work with me on occasion and have asked them if the schools still say that and they confirmed that they do. DO NOT GIVE YOUR PETS YOUR FOOD. Stick to dog food for dogs and cat food for cats and you will almost always be OK. • There are of course occasional pets that have special needs, but those are actually fairly rare and even then there is a huge selection of commercially prepared diets that are prepared and balanced by professionals. • But it isn’t just foods that can cause trouble. I happen to have parrots, but the same things that are true for me and my parrots are true for people with other types of pets. While I love them dearly I realize that they simply can’t be

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trusted not to chew on things around the house. Electric cords for holiday lights look like great chew toys to them, but one bite through the insulation and it could be bye bye birdie. Some of the flowers and other holiday plants are toxic also. Poinsettia, holly, mistletoe, lilies and daffodils are all toxic. Even the humble Christmas tree with its pine oils can be mildly poisonous. If you use recreational drugs by all means keep them away from your pets. If you have a question ask your vet or call the ASPCA poison control center at 800 548-2423. They will charge you a

By Scott Sims DVM

modest fee, but are a fantastic source of comprehensive, up to date information.

• Cars and pets don’t mix well. And drivers that hit them can be injured as well. Be aware. Lock them up where they can’t get let out by mistake. Keep them and others safe.

• Please, if you are traveling during the holidays make sure that whoever is taking care of you pet can either get DO NOT GIVE YOUR a hold of you in an emergency or has PETS YOUR FOOD. some idea of how Stick to dog food for far you would like dogs and cat food to go to provide emergency care. for cats and you will

My pets are a big part of my family and my life. My world would be a poorer place without them. I’m sure your world would be less without your pets. • When people come almost always be OK. Be smart, be careful with to visit, doors that are your friends and families normally closed can be (both human and animal) left open by mistake. Doors and gates and have a wonderful and joyous left opencan lead to pets getting out and either getting lost or injured. holiday season.

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ATTENTION YOUNG ARTISTS!! Holiday Art Contest Senildto ema by

. 15th

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This art lesson is on drawing a Monk Seal.

Step 1: Forming: Form up the

horse using circles, ovals and lines.

Step 2: Outlining: Then, using

those shapes as a quide, complete the outline of the seal.

Step 3: Shading: Determine

where your light is coming from and shade the areas where light doe not reach. Don't forget the cast shadow. eMail your art to Kauai Family Magazine by January 15th. One of you will win the book Honu and Hina by Patrick Ching and Friends

It's easy to submit your art for our contest. eMail us, and include your name, age, grade, school and phone number.

eMail your art to: info@kauaifamilymagazine.com

Fall Winner! Caitlin Plowman Age 7 Grade 3 King Kaumualii Elementary School Kaua’i Family Magazine thanks all the young creative artists for their participation. Everyone’s a winner with us!

Lio | Honorable Mentions

Enaia Paige Age 6 Grade 1 King Kaumualii School

Jazlyn Corpuz Age 8 Grade 4 Wilcox School

Kaylee Tokuda Age 7 Grade 2 King Kaumualii Elementary School

Kealohi Pau Age 9 Grade 4 Koloa School

Khristine Joy Pasion Age 9 Grade 5 Wilcox School

Michaela Alcaraz Age 9 Grade 4 Wilcox School

Noah Thielen Grade 3 Koloa Elementary school

Sophia Woods-Henry Age 7 Grade 2 King Kaumualii Elementary

Eden Green Age 11 Grade 5 Kanuikapono Charter School

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Making a Difference In The Lives of Kauaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Animals

No-Kill Animal Rescue, Adoption and Education Every animal on Kauai deserves to have a safe, nurturing and loving home. Below are some of the amazing people working to promote NO-KILL animal rescue, and making a difference in the lives of Kauaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s animals.

The Kauai Animal Welfare Society KAWS provides moral, financial and medical support for those fostering homeless pets. They advocate for the rescue and re-homing of the most at risk dogs from the local animal shelter. Their goal is to end the practice of euthanasia as population control, but to promote spay/neuter programs. KAWS seeks to create a sanctuary for animals waiting for foster or forever homes.

www.kaws4paws.org

The Kauai Community Cat Project Their focus is on the care and welfare of homeless, stray and feral cats. They advocate for Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) as the most effective, compassionate method of reducing the community cat population, as well as the rescue and removal of kittens and socialized cats for adoption. For more information visit www. kauaicommunitycats.org

Contact Info: KCCP Managing Director, Mary Wilder (808) 634-4890 Email mary@kauaicats.org

Patty Lyons and Tommy Sherman Their goal is to educate people to better care for their animals. They rescue and care for all animals big or small, on their 13 acres of agricultural land, while looking for loving homes for the orphaned animals.

Contact Info: (808) 635-1166 Email 62chicha@gmail.com

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By Carol Curran

Karin Stoll Karin, a clinical social worker with a love for horses, combined the two when she founded Healing Horses Kauai and the Kauai Equine Facilitated Program for Special Needs Children and Adults. Volunteers, supplies, food and donations are greatly appreciated.

Tanya Bordenkircher Tanya, a busy wife and mother, rescues all animals big and small, and will never turn away an animal in need. http://www.gofundme.com/ savetheanimalsofka

Contact Info: (808) 482-0884 Email bordysworld@yahoo.com

Rainbow Wings Parrot Sanctuary

Contact Info: (808) 632-2010 Email kstoll@hawaiiantel.net

Katja Langholz and Gregory Tronier Their focus is on rescuing and giving new life to sick, abandoned or abused animals. They work to rehabilitate them by offering care, socialization and training to assure successful re-homing.

Contact Info: (808) 482-0251 Email larimarland@earthlink.net

A no kill rescue sanctuary for all birds, founded by Dia Battilla. She provides care, rehabilitation and adoption services for abused, abandoned or unwanted birds. Rainbow Wings is in need of donations to help with supplies and food for the birds.

Contact Info: (808) 346-6277 Email diabattilla@gmail.com

Carousel Ranch A horse rescue service, that is also run by Dia Battilla. They offer riding instruction, birthday parties and volunteer opportunities.

Contact Info: (808) 346-6277 Email diabattilla@gmail.com

Linda Bonds Lindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s focus is on working with and retraining abused horses. She also works with new owners on riding and handling practices that work best for both horse and rider.

Contact Info: (808) 635-1911 Email linbonds@msn.com

Save Our Shearwaters Kauai is home to many species of seabirds that nest and raise their young in our mountain forests and coastal beaches. When they leave their nests, seabird fledglings are guided by the light of the moon out to sea. For seabird emergencies and public SOS aid station locations, call

(808) 635-5117 For more information visit www.kiuc.com

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Snorkeling, The Good and The Bad

Here we are, Holiday Season. And here you are. You snuck up on me more quickly than ever this year. First, a couple of comments on our 2016 Junior Lifeguard Season. This is the year we (Kauai) got knocked off as State Champions, after 12 consecutive Championships. Oahu came in loaded for bear and yes, with numbers and with finely-tuned athletes they beat us for first place. They've been trying to knock us off for 12 years and this time they got it done and hats off to them. I'm proud to say that our kids and coaches gave it everything we had, and when the final tally was made and we came in second, we gracefully accepted the results. We had many outstanding competitors and champions from all the islands. Kauai forced the other islands to get better, which is a great win-win for our entire State. And . . . . We'll be back. Kilauea's own Kelta O'Rourke's showing at the State Championships caught the eye of experts, and she was chosen to be on the U.S. National Team that recently went to Belgium for the World Championships! She achieved a 4th place in one of the events, 5th place in another. Our US Team came in 11th out of 28 teams. I don't know further details but there must have been some tough teams out there!

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New Zealand was the overall World Champion. As always, competition aside, the part of the Kauai Junior Lifeguard program that I'm most proud of really isn't the 30 or so competitors who go to the State Championships. Rather it's the total of over 400 Kauai youth who are now official Force Multipliers on our beaches, now with skills both to save themselves and to look after others.

By Monty Downs, M.D. Sponsored by the family of Kaira Kaaihue, a Junior Lifeguard for Kauai.

President Kaua`i Lifeguard Association

The rest of my piece for this Holiday issue won't be about the giant winter swells that will be coming in this time of year. Instead, I'll be writing about snorkeling, the good and the bad. I've chosen this topic because Kauai has had a very hard year with snorkelers who have gotten into trouble and who have lost their lives doing this seemingly gentle activity. Additionally, in Statewide statistics year in and year out, snorkeling ranks equal with rip currents as a cause of drowning -- although both often interconnect. A couple of issues stand out to me. First is how important it is that the outfit renting the snorkeling equipment educate their clients before they go into the ocean. It's not a natural instinct to exhale hard before you cautiously inhale, and that's exactly what you have to do when you're snorkeling. The Gold Standard on this customer education is a man named Iokepa (An 'I" not an "L", Hawaiian version of Joseph) Naeole who runs the beach concession at the Kaanapali Beach Hotel on Maui. His #1 priority is safety first. He won't rent you a snorkel if the water is too Continued on next page

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rough where you're planning to go. And at rental shops spend careful time with if you've never snorkeled before he will each and every customer, ensuring that take you to their nearby swimming pool (a) they understand the principle of and work with you until you've learned hard exhale followed by cautious inhale the hard exhale followed by cautious and (b) they tell the customer about inhale technique, ensuring that you don't the day's conditions and where it may swallow water and rip your mask off in or not be safe to snorkel that day. (For panic. (And my readers all know by now this I recommend studying and printing that panic is your #1 enemy in the ocean, out the Daily Conditions report at www. whether you're getting pulled out by a kauaiexplorer.com.). Also, of course, fins rip current, or snorkeling, with every rental. or swimming.) Experts such as our Another problem is that This also needs to be said: The hotel's GM, Mike White, does not hold Iokepa to a crack-the-whip financial standard of "make me more money or else." Mike too is committed to safety first, and if Iokepa says "we're not renting gear today, it's too rough", Mike stands behind him.

snorkelers in distress can be very hard to spot. This is because of something called the "Instinctive Drowning Response." To quote a recent paper on this by Dr. Francisco Pia and his colleague and aquatic safety expert Mario Vittone: "Most people assume that a drowning person will splash, yell, and wave for help, and why wouldn't they? That's what we see on television. Without training, we are conditioned to think of drowning as a violent struggle that is noisy and physical. It is not." Instead, someone who is in

Lifeguards are trained to carefully watch snorkelers who might be experiencing the Instinctive Drowning Response and who are not shouting or waving.

Now, many rental shops don't have a nearby pool. And they may not have an owner who is as considerate or flexible financially as Mr. White. This makes it even more critical that the desk attendant

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the throes of Instinctive Drowning Response won't be able to yell for help because he/she is doing everything possible to use their lungs just to breathe, and to use their arms just to keep themselves afloat.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Taking care of ourselves and taking care of each other so that we have good outcomes is a great way to guarantee that we experience the Joy of the Season and the wonder of the New Yearâ&#x20AC;?

Experts such as our Lifeguards are trained to carefully watch snorkelers who might be experiencing the Instinctive Drowning Response and who are not shouting or waving. But I have heard of many instances where people were snorkeling right next to another snorkeler who drowned, and they don't know it until they nudge the person and find no response. This isn't to say that a person in the water who is shouting and waving is fine and doesn't need assistance. They are in what is known as aquatic distress. They are not drowning (yet) but they realize they are in trouble and they still have the mental and physical and lung capacity to wave and to call for help.

So, those are a few comments about snorkeling. As I mentioned, snorkeling and getting caught in a rip current often go hand in hand, and snorkelers can find themselves far further out to sea than they realized. I'll never stop saying that panic is what must be avoided at all costs. With snorkeling, as with body surfing on our beaches and surfing in our surf breaks, or simply swimming in our ocean, or enjoying our waterfalls and stream pools: Great beauty and the potential for danger are both in play. As an ER doctor I sometimes tend to be a bit on the killjoy side of things, since I've seen too many bad outcomes. In this Holiday Season, let's have the Joy that comes with the Season. Taking care of ourselves and taking care of each other so that we have good outcomes is a great way to guarantee that we experience the joy of the Season and the wonder of the New Year.

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