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SUMMER Taste Buds Rejoice!

Pet Safety

Cover Winner Paisley Kinimaka, enjoying a fun day at the park with her ohana!

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SUMMER 2015 It’s that time of year again! The kids will be out of school and you’re figuring out how to keep them busy. On Kauai, there’s no shortage of activities that will keep your keiki happy and smiling over the break. Whether your child is interested in sports, water activities, education, reading, theater or art, there’s something for the entire family in our Summer Fun Guide. Summer is the perfect time to play, but it’s also the perfect time to have meaningful interactions, which help kids develop their own interests, and make our neighborhoods and communities better places for everyone. Let’s make a difference this summer! I hope that you and your children have a safe, happy, and active summer—and that you find this issue of Kauai Family Magazine engaging and useful. Mahalo, Kaua`i for allowing Kaua`i Family to be a part of your ‘Ohana.

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SUMMER 2015

Keiki Cover Winner, Paisley Kinimaka. Photo by Rhye's Photography

SUMMER FEATURES

WHAT’S INSIDE

KAUAI KUPUNA The Help You Need And Where You Need It

KAUAI KEIKI Take A Virtual Vacation

KAUAI PETS Meet Dr. Scott Sims, Aloha Vet

SUMMER FAMILY FESTIVALS & EVENTS Fun for the Whole Family!

JACK IN THE BOX

Taste Buds Rejoice!

KEIKI SUMMER FUN GUIDE Sports, Camps and Activities for your Keiki

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Message from Mayor Caravalho & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki Aloha! I’m sure all of our students are looking forward to summer! This is a wonderful time for our families to get out and get active, and simply spend time together reconnecting with one another. Kaua’i Family Magazine understands that “summer break” doesn’t always apply to working parents and caregivers. The good news is, there are many opportunities for keiki of all ages and interests to remain engaged and motivated during their time off from school. Encourage your children to join an organized activity, such as a camp, sport, or other class, to help them release their energy in a safe and productive environment. I hope you all enjoy a relaxing summer! Aloha Pumehana, Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. Mayor, County of Kaua’i

Aloha! Summer will be upon us soon! Students, parents and families will be preparing for Graduation celebrations, embarking on family vacations and many wonderful activities when the school closes for students on June 3, 2015. I encourage students and families to take advantage of the many activities and programs sponsored by the State, County and community organizations! I am grateful for Kauai Family Magazine’s continued support by providing Kauai families with access to valuable information pertinent to available programs and services. In closing, I wish everyone a safe and fantastic summer with family and friends. We must continue to work together as a community; to attain the dreams and aspirations of our children and to teach and prepare our children of Kauai to be college and career ready. Mahalo!

William N. Arakaki Kauai Complex Area Superintendent

County of Kauai Recycling Programs shown here are for residents only, except where noted.

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‘Ele’ele Shopping Center 4469 Waialo Road Hanalei Transfer Station 5-3751 Kūhi‘ō Highway Kapa‘a near the football field 4900 Kahau Road Kekaha Landfill 6900-D Kaumuali’i Highway Kaua’i Community Recycling Services* 5-2723 Kūhi‘ō Hwy Open Tuesday & Friday • 8 am–4 pm ONLY

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Lāwa‘i behind U.S. Post Office 2-3675 Kaumuali’i Highway Līhu’e in back of Kmart 4303 Nāwiliwili Road

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Kaua’i Resource Center* 3460 Ahukini Road Brennecke’s Beach Broiler 2100 Hoone Road Waimea Canyon Park 4643 Waimea Canyon

*Commercially generated items accepted

Recycle Batteries free of charge Kaua’i Resource Center, 3460 Ahukini Road. Monday – Friday 7:45 am to 4:15 pm. 9-volts can pose a fire hazard. Place duct or electrical tape on terminals prior to recycling. Please sort batteries into the appropriate barrel.

Compost at Home Call for a free compost bin, 241-4990 FRUIT & VEGETABLE SCRAPS, EGGSHELLS, COFFEE GROUNDS, CARDBOARD, LEAVES, SHREDDED PAPER, YARD WASTE

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FAIR AUGUST 13-16, 2015 VIDINHA STADIUM

Four Days of Food, Farming, Family & Fun!

July 18-27, 2015

HMSA Happy Healthy Keiki Parade Keiki Olympics • Keiki Talent Contest New Carnival Rides • 4H Petting Zoo Games and More Keiki Fun! For full schedule of entertainment and keiki activities, visit

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CALLING ALL KEIKI UKULELE PLAYERS It’s time to start practicing for this year’s contest!

5T H ANNUAL KEIKI UKES IN PARADISE CONTEST

Sunday, July 26, 2015 | 10:00am at Keoki’s Paradise

PRIZES

Something for everyone! Great prizes including: Kamoa ukuleles, Keoki's Paradise merchandise, gift certificates and more! NO COST TO ENTER! Entry forms available at Keoki's Paradise and online at keokisparadise.com/ukes Call Derek or Manette at (808) 742-7534 for more information

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2360 Kiahuna Plantation Drive | Koloa, HI 96756

Summer Family Fun Events MAY May 16th Visitor Industry Charity Walk Historic County Building Walk starts 7:00 a.m.

May 20th FREE Compression-Only CPR Easy to learn hands-only CPR. Contact Tito, 245-4675, or www.amr.net/CPR

May 23rd Niumalu Canoe Club’s Water Day Festival

Nawiliwili Park next to Anchor Cove 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. Cost is $15 for keiki 3-18 years old.

May 24th Banana Poka Round-Up

Kokee from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. FREE, family hike, music, basket making, exhibitors.

May 30th Kilauea Day in the Park

Kilauea Ball Park 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. FREE, activities for the whole ohana

May 30th Kauai Seniors Quarterly Golf Tournament

Wailua Golf course. Golfers 50 years & older. Cash prizes. Entry forms at Wailua, Puakea, Kiahuna, Kukuiolono Golf Courses & Sports Authority. Entry fee $8. annual dues $8

JUNE June 1st - August 1st AYSO Soccer Registration

Register players ages 3 to18 years old for the 2015 Soccer season. Register online at www.eayso.org or email aysoregion941@gmail.com

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June 6th Bark for Life Walk

Kauai Marriott Lagoons Registration 7:00 a.m.; walk 8:00 a.m. American Cancer Society fundraiser. Bring your canine friend for a fun-filled day with demonstrations, contests, and games.

June 12th FREE Car Seat Check

2 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Walmart parking lot.

June 12th,13th eWaste Drop Off

Recycle your electronic waste 7:45 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. Kaua’i Resource Center Ahukini Road (near airport)

June 13th King Kamehameha Celebration County Historical Building 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

June 13th Kids Summer Fest

FREE sports physicals for kids ages 5-18. Registration at 9:00 a.m. Smiths Tropical Paradise.

June 20th Mayor-a-thon 2015

Kapa’a Beach Park. FREE 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 mile walk, bike or run! Pre-register at www.getfitkauai.com.

June 21st Father’s Day Keiki Fishing Tournament

Nawiliwili Yacht Club Register: 10:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Entry Fee: $5.00 Ages 3-13, Bring your Bucket, Pole and Bait.

June 27th Colors of Cancer Fun Run/Walk Vidinha Soccer Fields. 9:00 a.m. Registration 7:30 a.m. 5K walk/run $30 adults, $20 students.

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JULY July 3rd Stars & Stripes Freedom Celebration PMRF Barking Sands FREE Admission 5 p.m. to midnight.

July 3rd-4th Drag Races at Kauai Raceway Park Racing starts at 7 p.m. Admission is $12 per day, ages 12 and under free.

July 4th Kekaha 4th of July Celebration

H.P. Faye Ball Park, Kekaha. 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fireworks display beginning at 9 p.m. FREE entertainment and ohana activities.

July 4th Annual Concert in the Sky

Vidinha Stadium. 4:00 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Admission: adults, $15; children 6-12, $7

July 17th & 18th The Magical Music of Disney

7:30 p.m. St Michael’s Church in Lihue.

July 17th-19th Kmart Shoreline Fishing Tournament Applications available at Kmart.

July 17th-26th Koloa Plantation Days

www.KoloaPlantationDays.com

July 17th and 18th Bon Dance Festival

Kauai Soto Zen Temple 7:30 p.m. Hanapepe

July 19th Free Keiki Mini Golf

Lawaii Beach Resort, Registration 9:30 a.m.

July 24th-25th Dodgeball Tournament

All Saints Episcopal Church, Kapaa

July 25th Hanalei Bay Swim Challenge Hanalei Pier 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fee: $10 for Keiki, $40 for adult.

July 26th Keiki Ukes In Paradise Contest

Keoki’s Paradise. 10:00 a.m. FREE. Entry forms at Keoki’s Paradise, or keokisparadise.com/ukes

AUGUST August 1st & 2nd Paradise Ride Kauai

Ride 120 miles over 2 days.

August 1st & 2nd 15th Annual Heiva I Kauai

Kapa’a Beach Park. Gates open 9 a.m. Admission $5, children 6 and under free.

August 8th Hawaii Sand Festival

Hanalei Pier 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. FREE.

August 9th Waipa Mango and Music Festival Hanalei, Halulu Fishpond at Waipa Fee: $10, Keiki $1 (ages 3-18) 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

August 13th-16th Kauai County Farm Bureau Fair Vidinha Stadium

July 18th Koloa Plantation Days Family Fun Run

5K, 10K, 10 Mile and 1 Mile Keiki Fun Run www.KoloaPlantationDays.com

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Support local businesses, and tell them you saw them in Kauai Family Magazine! Dance & Performing Arts Hawaii Children’s Theatre . . . . . . . 29 Kauai Academy of Creative Arts. . . 29 Kauai Dance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Education & Schools Hawaii Public Library. . . . . . . . . . . 27 Hawaii Technology Academy . . . . . 73 Island School. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Kahili Adventist Preschool . . . . . . . 72 Kauai Christian Academy. . . . . . . . 72 KCC Kids College. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Na Aina Kai Botanical Gardens. . . . 27 Olelo Christian Academy . . . . . . . . 72 St. Catherine School. . . . . . . . . . . . 72 St. Theresa School. . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Financial Kauai Community Federal Credit Union. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Bank of Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Sports, Camps and Fitness Au’rai Fitness. . . . . . . . 21, Back Cover Boys and Girls Club . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Camp Good News . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Kalaheo Sports Camp. . . . . . . . . . . 23 Kapaa Sports Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Kauai Gymnastics Academy. . . . . . 23 Kauai Humane Society Critter Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Kauai Sailing Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lihue Sports Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 NBC Basketball and Volleyball Camp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Swim Kauai Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . 24 Waimea Sports Camp. . . . . . . . . . . 22 YWCA Girlz Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Health & Medical Aloha Pediatrics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Crane Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Services. . . . . . . . . . 32 George A. Kanna, DDS. . . . . . . . . . 67 Hale Kupuna Heritage Home . . . . . 32 Hawaii Sports and Balance Center. . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Kauai Adult Day Health Center. . . 32, 35 Mary Navarro, MA, LMFT. . . . . . . . 65 McKenna Recovery Center. . . . . . . 37 Regency at Puakea Retirement and Assisted Living . . . 35 Stay at Home Healthcare. . . . . . . . 32

Parties Kauai Gymnastics Academy. . . . . . 28 The Smile Lab Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . 26

Festivals and Events Kauai Farm Bureau Fair . . . . . . . . . 8 Kauai Soto Zen Temple. . . . . . . . . . 9 Kekaha 4th of July. . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Keoki’s Ukes in Paradise. . . . . . . . . 8 Koloa Plantation Days. . . . . . . . . . . 8 Sesame Street Live. . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Real Estate Aloha Island Properties . . . . . . . . . 31

Media H.Hawaii Media 99.9 Rooster Country, Island 98.9 Jamz 98.1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Kauai’s FM97. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Photography and Videography

Rhye’s Photography. . . . . . . . . . Cover The Smile Lab Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Retail & Shopping Deja Vu Surf Hawaii. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Hawaii Dairy Farms. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Jack in the Box . . . . . . 13, Front Cover Jamba Juice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79 Kauai Restoration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Napa Auto Parts, Pacific Service and Development. . . . . . . . . . . . 16, 71 Next Level Customs. . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Oceanic Time Warner. . . . . . . . . . . 35 Servco Toyota Kauai. . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Pets Bark! Bark! BackYard. . . . . . . . . . . Kauai Community Cat Project. . . . . Pegasus Veterinary Clinic. . . . . . . . The Sandy Dog Salon. . . . . . . . . . .

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Resources County of Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs. . . . . . . . 38 County of Kauai Department of Education. . . . . . . . . 6 County of Kauai Department of Water. . . . . . . . . . . 39 County of Kauai Lifeguard Association. . . . . . . . . . . 69 County of Kauai Office of the Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 County of Kauai Parks and Recreation. . . . . . . . . 21, 26 County of Kauai Planning Department. . . . . . . . . . . 31 County of Kauai Police Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 County of Kauai Waste Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Hui Ho’omalu Partners in Development. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Kauai Island Utility Cooperative . . . . 2

Hair Salon Studio 203 Salon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

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PS & D

summer KAUA`I

FUN GUIDE

INSIDE: This Summer Take A Virtual Vacation Sports, Camps And Activities For Your Keiki Nurture A Reading Super Hero Photo: Bryce Johnson Tanner Hubbard

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Growing Up Online

By Carolyn Jabs

This Summer, Take a Virtual Vacation Most parents would like to show their kids the wonders of the world. Most donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t because travel is expensive and vacation schedules are short. Happily, you can take these and other dream trips simply by visiting the right websites. Here are five virtual trips worth taking: Tour the Smithsonian Museum

Visit a National Park

Start with the Museum of Natural History where your tax dollars have been put to good use creating a virtual tour with a 360 degree environment that makes it feel like you are wandering around the museum (http://www.mnh.si.edu/panoramas/). When your child spots something intriguing, he or she can ask for a close-up of everything from dinosaurs and fossils to sea-life and mammals, plants and insects to bones and gems. Younger children will also enjoy the Live Cams at the National Zoo (http://nationalzoo.si.edu) and older children can deepen their understanding of American history, culture and art through exhibits at the other museums (http://smithsonian.org/museums/)

(http://www.nature.nps.gov/views/index.cfm) The National Park Service website is rich with visuals as well as information about the ecology and history of the parks. In addition to famous parks like the Grand Canyon and the Mall in Washinton D.C., you and your kids can hang out in more remote spots like the Badlands of South Dakota, Petroglyph Park in New Mexico or the Timpanogos Cave in Utah Reading the short but intriguing captions is a good way to keep school skills sharp, and kids who become immersed in the site will be rewarded by the occasional game.

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Hike in the Woods UPM, a multi-national forest products company, sponsors an extraordinary website that makes you feel as though

USA National Museum of Natural History

you’re tromping through a forest. To access the site go to www.upm.com and click on UPM Forest Life. Suddenly, bird calls fill the air. Is that a stream burbling in the background? A guide appears and offers to show you around but you can also explore on your own by clicking hot spots that explain everything from fungi to forestry management.

Explore Earth Planet in Action (www.planetinaction.com) enhances maps available at Google Earth to create vivid interactive tours of landmark sites. Check out the “Places” section of the website for tours of Mount St. Helens, Manhattan and Paris Disneyland. With a twitch of the mouse, you can zoom in for a closer look at points of interest. The site also includes flight simulation games for kids who find a simple tour “boooooring.” You can also go straight to the source by downloading Google Earth 5

(http://earth.google.com/intl/en/), a richer version of GoogleMaps that allows investigation of almost any place on the planet, sometimes in three dimensions. Start by looking for familiar landmarks in your own community. Can you find your child’s school, the playground, your own backyard? Then go wild and visit places that are totally beyond the family budget. Tokyo. A Carribean island.

Take a Moon Walk If exploring earth seems passé, try a virtual vacation that is quite literally out of this world. On the toolbar at the top of Google 5, there’s a tiny image of Saturn. Clicking on it gives you the choice of studying the night sky, exploring Mars or traveling to the moon. On the moon, Apollo astronauts offer a personal tour, explaining the craft they used in their historic flight and pointing out their famous footprints.

These virtual tours offer so many options that younger children will enjoy them more in the company of an adult guide. If possible, hook a computer to a larger monitor or even the family television, so several people can explore together. Kids over ten may prefer to do their own investigating. Point them toward one of these sites and suggest they give the rest of the family a tour of what they discover. Knowing that, after dinner, in the company of your kids, you can look forward to sharing a virtual trip to a place you’ve always wanted to visit can become its own mini, but memorable, vacation.

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Summer Fun Guide CAMPS

Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii

Summer Enrichment Program

Details: Call for Summer Programs in your Area

Sponsor: County of Kauai Parks and Recreation

Contact: Westside. . . . . . 346-4382 Eastside. . . . . . 821-4406 Central Kauai. . 245-2210

Registration: May 15, 2015 Person needing assistance using a computer can go to the Kekaha, Hanapepe, Kalaheo, Koloa, Kapa’a, Kilauea, and Lihue Neighborhood Centers from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

Great Futures Start Here!

Age Level: 5-11 years old Dates/Times: June 15-July 24th, 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Camp Good News Details: Oceanfront 5 days and 4 nights of fun, fellowship, and fabulous food! Play games, team sports, crafts, swim at a protected beach, hear amazing Bible stories, watch side-splitting skits, and grind some scrumpdilicious supper! Dates: July 6-10 Mon thru Friday Location: YMCA Camp Naue in Haena! Cost: $250/week Contact: Jimmy Johnson 808.639.9675 www.CampGoodNewsKauai.org Jimmy@CampGoodNewsKauai.org

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YWCA of Kaua’i Girlz Dayz Summer Camp Sponsor: YWCA of Kaua’i Details: Girlz Dayz 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. Age Level: Girls 11-15 years of age. Contact: Please visit ywcakauai.org for more information or call the YWCA of Kaua`i at 808-245-5959.

SPORTS and FITNESS

Youth Center Activities Sponsor: KPAL Details: FLAG FOOTBALL (Ages K-12) JIU-JITSU, WRESTLING, BOXING Age/Level: 5-18 Dates: Call for schedule Cost: $20 per activity. Scholarships are available. Location: 4800 Kawaihau Road, Kapa`a Contact: mozaki@kauai.gov or call Officer Ozaki at 652-6999

Kapaa Sports Camp Sponsor: Kapaa Missionary Church Details: Quality sports instruction along with daily Bible times, music, and fun. Soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and flag football. Age Level: 6-12 years, Team 45 for ages 4 – 5. Dates/Times July 13 – 17, 2015 Monday – Friday, 2:30 p.m.- 6:15 p.m. Location: Wailua Houselots Park Cost: $35. Includes camp T-shirt and snacks. Scholarships available Contacts: Rae Nam and Susan Riddle, 808-224-4245 or 822-5594 kauaisportscamp.com mitihi@gmail.com or susanr@kapaamissionary.com

Summer Golf Classes Details: Learn how to play Golf. Sponsor: County of Kauai Parks and Recreation Age Levels: 7-15 years Registration: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Dates/Times: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. June 8- June- 19, June 22- July 3 July 6, - July 17 *(NO Lessons on June 11 and, July 3rd) Location: Wailua Golf Course Cost: $35.00 Per Child/Per Session Contact: Wailua Golf Course Pro shop, 241-4111 or Email: drego2@hotmail.com

Au’rai Kids Fitness Classes Sponsor: Au’rai Fitness Details: FLOW of the Motion Circuit Training Age Level: 4-11 years Keiki/Parent FLOW Dates/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00PM – 4:40PM Cost : $5 drop-in/person or $40/month (keiki & parent) Location: 1544 Haleukana Street, Puhi Industrial Area (look for the bright yellow doors) Contact: Jacob ‘Smilie’ Punzal (owner/head coach) (808) 635-354 www.auraifitness.com smilie@auraifitness.com

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Summer Fun Guide SPORTS and FITNESS

NBC Basketball and Volleyball Camps Sponsor: NBC Camp Details: College Coaches and Players will conduct complete player camps in both basketball and volleyball. Come learn from the best! Ages: Boys and Girls 8-18 years Dates: June 15-19, Basketball Location: Island School. Ages: Boys and Girls 9-18 years. Dates: July 20-24, Volleyball

Lihue Sports Camp

Sponsor: Lihue Missionary Church Details: Join us for an amazing week of FUN! Children will receive coaching instruction in either basketball, cheerleading, soccer or flag football. Age Level: 6-12 years Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Lihue Ball Park and Kauai War Memorial Convention Center Cost: $35. Scholarships available. Contact: Lihue Missionary Church 808-245-9228, 808-651-7982 lihuemc.com, lmcvaughn1@hawaiiantel.net

Location: Waimea High School. Cost: Early bird registration, $85. After May 31, cost is $105. Camper receives 2 t-shirts, a custom basketball and a skills workbook. Contact: Register, visit www.nbccamps.com

Waimea Sports Camp Details: Play Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football and Cheerleading. Age Level: 6-12 years Dates/Times: July 6-10, 3:00pm-5:00pm Location: Waimea Canyon Field Cost: Registration Fee: $35 Scholarships available Contact: 332-9916 info@kauaisportscamp.com To register or for more information, visit www.kauaisportscamp.com

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Koloa Plantation Days Family Fun Run

Healthy Fun for Everyone in the Family! Details: 1-mile Keiki Run and Family 5K and 10K runs Dates/Times: Sunday, July 26, 2015 7:00am-10:00am Location: Poipu Beach Park Race Fee: 1- mile Keiki Run: $15. 5K, and 10K. $30. Contact: Fran McDonald Kukuiula Outrigger Canoe Club 808-635-0165 www.KukuiulaOutirgger.com franinkauai@aol.com

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Summer Gym Fun Camp Sponsor: Kauai Gymnastics Academy Details: A week of gymnastics, gym games, art & crafts fun games. theme days and our famous obstacle course! Dye- and nut-free drinks and snacks provided. Age Level: 5-9 years Dates/Times: June 8th-June 12th 9:00am- 12 Noon Location: Kauai Gymnastics Academy Cost: $245. Contact: kauaigymnastics.com 245-8863 kauaigymnastics@aol.com

Kalaheo Sports Camp Sponsor: Kalaheo Missionary Church Details: At Sports Camp, keiki learn basic sports skills and enjoy Bible stories, music, drama skits, and more! Age Level: 6-12 years Dates/Times: July 6-10, 9:00am-12:00pm, Location: Kato Gym & Field Cost: Registration Fee: $35.00, Scholarships are available Contact: Call 332-9916 or email info@kauaisportscamp.com. To register or for more information, visit www.kauaisportscamp.com

Mayor-a-thon 2015

June 20th with a salute to our dads… ”Hats off to dad”. Details: Join Mayor Carvalho Jr. and Get Fit Kauai for this fun, FREE 1, 2, 4, 6 or 8 mile walk, bike or run! Free hats to the first 600 to pre-register. Date/Times: Saturday, June 20th 6:30 AM – 10:30 AM Location: Kapa’a Beach Park Cost: FREE Contact: Register online beginning Monday, June 1, 2015 through Thursday, June 18, 2015. Pre-register at www.getfitkauai.com

Waka Waka Hula Flash Mob Sponsor: Kauai Dance Center Details: A Community Dance & Fitness Project. Learn a dance to Waka Waka by Shakira and a dance to Beautiful Hawaii, original song by Mel Bell-Grey. Come join us and share the fun of dance. Date/Time: July 1, 2015 Location: Princeville Community Center Cost: FREE Contact: Kauai Dance Center Studio www.kauaidancecenter.com

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Summer Fun Guide WATER ACTIVITIES

Swim Kaua‘i Aquatics Sponsor: Swim Kaua‘i 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 Location: YMCA Pool and Waimea County Pool Cost: 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

Keiki and Junior Lifeguard Programs Sponsor: Kauai Lifeguard Association Details: Programs are designed to teach ocean safety and lifesaving skills. Additionally, it covers drug awareness, physical conditioning and competition skills. Age Level: Youth, ages 13 to 17 years who can swim and run 100 yards nonstop. Keiki, ages 8 to 12 who can swim and run 50 yards nonstop. Registration: Begins May 1st Application forms available at www. kauai.gov, or pick up at the Fire Department headquarters located at the Lihu’e Civic Center. Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-2:00pm

Summer Learn to Swim Classes Sponsor: County of Kauai Details: Learn to swim classes. Enrollment is limited. Age Level: Ages 5- 12 years Dates/Times: Registration: 9:00am – 3pm Session 1: June 9th- June 27th Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10am-11am beginners, 11:30am-12:30pm beginners Session 2: June 30th- July 18th Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 10:00am-11:00am beginners 1130am-12:30pm advanced

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1st session: 2nd week of June. Program continues through the Kauai Championships the last weekend of July, and then the State Championships in Kona on August 1st. Locations: Salt Pond Beach, Kalapaki Beach, Poipu Beach (Junior program only), Hanalei Beach Cost: $35 per child, additional child, $5. Includes lunch every day, shirt, and other materials. Scholarships are available. Contact: For information call 241-4984 or 241-4168

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YMCA Swimming Lessons Sponsor: YMCA Details: Parent and Child, and Youth lessons scheduled monthly. Contact: Call 246-9090 or visit www.ymcaofkauai.org

Outrigger Canoe Paddling Program Sponsor: Hanalei Canoe Club Details: Must be able to swim. On Saturday mornings there are Regattas which includes 10 canoe clubs on Kauai racing in age groups against one another. Dates/Times: Practice times Mondays & Wednesdays, 8-10 yrs at 3:00p.m.; 11-18 yrs at 3:45 p.m. Continuing until August 1st. Location: On the river in Hanalei Cost: $40 Contact: Mary, 639-4048

Sea Scout Decisive Sponsor: Sea Scout Decisive Details: Summer cruising aboard the Sea Scout Ship Decisive Age Level: 14 years and up. Dates/Times: June: 1 week long cruise circumnavigating Kauai and Ni'ihau July: 2 week long cruise to neighbor islands Exact dates TBA

Kauai Sailing Camp

Location: Homeport: Nawiliwili, Harbor Cost: $200 per 2 week cruise Contact: Larry Richardson (808) 652-0802 • sssdecisive@aol.com

Sponsor: Kauai Sailing Association Details: Children will learn how to set up and sail a boat, have fun and stay safe. Includes land-based and on-the–water education in a Topper sailing boat. Age Level: 7-16 Dates/Times: Monday-Friday 10am-3pm June 8-12th Beginner June 22-26th Intermediate June 29th-July 3rd Beginner

Location: Waimea and Kapa‘a swimming pools. Cost: FREE Contact: Jeremy at 822-3842 or by email at kapaapool@kauai.gov

Location : Nawiliwili Small Boat Harbor Cost: $200/child scholarships available Contact: 808-346-6051 Kauaisailing@gmail.com http://kauaisailing.org/programs.html

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Sponsor: Kauai Humane Society Details: An education program for children to learn about animals and how to properly behave around them. Each day is loaded with excitement and hands on experience with the animals. Age Level: 7-12 years Dates/Times: 9am-3pm daily. June 8-12, 22-26 July 13-17, 20-24 Location: Kauai Humane Society Cost: $30 a day or $150 for an entire week Contact: Jonathan Fisher 808-632-0610 x103

Junior Leader Program Sponsor: County of Kauai Parks and Recreation Details: This program provides youth with an opportunity for personal development, community service, and career sampling. Applicant is required to submit a one-page essay describing their reasons why they want to be a Junior Leader. Age Level: 12-16 Contact: Applications may be emailed to recadm@kauai.gov or fax, mailed or hand-delivered.

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EDUCATION 2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM Nurture a Reading Super Hero! Sign up your child for the Summer Reading Program at your local public library: read at least one book a week and receive a free weekly incentive, while supplies last. Teen and Adult programs are also available for the whole family to enjoy reading together. The statewide program runs May 31 to July 18 but may vary by library; please contact your local library for dates and other guidelines: Lihue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241-3222 Hanapepe . . . . . . . . . 335-8418 Kapaa . . . . . . . . . . . . . 821-4422 Koloa. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 742-8455 Princeville . . . . . . . . . 826-4310 Waimea . . . . . . . . . . . 338-6848 For more information about the HSPLS Summer Reading Program visit www.librarieshawaii.org.

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For Pre-K to Grade 6 Earn reading incentives Free programs, activities and prize drawings Teen and Adult programs also available Visit www.librarieshawaii.org or call your local public library for more information. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library of Hawai‘i and the 2015 Summer Reading Sponsors

*May vary by library

How do you want your child spending their summer vacation?

KCC Kids College 2015 June & July, 8am - Noon Monday - Friday Kaua‘i Community College for kids 11-13 years old $100 per weekly session (scholarship opportunities may be available, please call for details)

For information on the session schedules visit: kauai.hawaii.edu/training

Call 245-8318 to register

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and the Kaua‘i Economic Development Board

Kaua‘i Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

Summer Fun Guide CREATIVE ARTS AND DANCE

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Hawaii Children’s Theatre Summer Stars Workshops & Performance Programs Summer Stars encourages confidence by building theatre skills in a fun, interactive way-changing kids’ lives through the arts. Rising Stars: Ages 5-17 Dates: June 15- July 16 Times: 8:00am-12:00pm Gala Performance on July 16th Summer Stars: Ages 8-16 Dates: June 9th-July 11th Times: 1:00pm-5:00pm Gala Performance on July 16th Location: KCC Puhi Theatrical Warehouse Contact: 808-246-8985 www.HawaiiChildrensTheatre.com HawaiiChildrensTheatre@hotmail.com

World Inner Motion: The Enchanted Planet Details: This unique dance experience has Ballet, Contemporary dance, Hip Hop, and multimedia visual show, with contemporary music, classical music and original compositions. Date/Times: Saturday May 23, 11:00 AM & 3:00 PM Cost: Tickets $20, General Admission $10 Child/Student/Senior (Door $25 General - $15 Child/Student/Senior) Location: Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall Contact: Kauai Dance Center, 823-9588 kauaidancecenter.com www.worldinnermotion.com

Kauai Academy of Creative Arts Summer Program Details: A four week Summer arts program featuring morning, afternoon and all day sessions. Ages: 6-14 years Dates: June 22-July 17, 2015 Times: Monday- Friday Morning: 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Afternoon: 12:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m. All Day: 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Location: Island School Cost: $265 for morning or afternoon session or $500 for all day. Contact: Jennifer Hipp, 634-9850 Kauaicreativearts.org Kauaicreativearts@gmail.com

Summer Dance Classes Sponsor: Kauai Dance Center Details: Classes in Classical Ballet, Hip Hop, Contemporary Dance & Flamenco Dance Primary Ballet Age Level: 3 yrs and up Dates/ Times: June 8th to July 3rd Mornings & Afternoons Open House Performance Friday, July 3 Location: Kauai Dance Center, Lihue Cost: Tuition range from $58-$270 per month Contact: Jennifer Bell-Grey: 808-823-9588 www.kauaidancecenter.com info@kauaidancecenter.com

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5th Annual Hawaii Sand Festival Biggest Sand Sculpture contest in Hawaii

FREE Event For Everyone • Prizes • Kite Flying • See the Bubble man • Enjoy a day with family and friends!

Saturday August 8th, 2015 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Hanalei Pier For more information julian@hawaiisandcastle.com • 808-639-8379

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Tile and stone cleaning Upholstery cleaning ● Oriental rug cleaning ● Mold remediation ● Water damage ●

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To get involved and join upcoming events, visit planKauai.com.

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INSIDE: The Help You Need When And Where You Need It. Information And Referral Assistance For Our Kupuna Fun Things To Do With Grandparents Photo of: Doris Koga with Noemi Cortado staff member Photo by: Rhyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography

Fun Things to do with Grandparents

By Caryn Sakahashi

“Bonding can take place over a video or Wii game.” We live in a high tech world with kids constantly on their cell phones and playing video games, but that doesn’t mean you can’t get their attention to do something non-tech oriented. Kids love learning something new that was “cool” a long time ago, and finding out about their family’s history. And grandparents are the perfect person to do these activities with them. Get out the baby albums—not your grandchild’s, but their parents. They enjoy seeing their parent as a peer (rather than the person who tells them to clean up their room). Tell them about their mom or dad’s first steps, first word, or anything he or she did that was naughty or funny. Playing games such as Monopoly, Scrabble, or Chinese checkers

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provides hours of fun and quality time. Grandchildren enjoy competing against grandparents and seeing them make mistakes, or losing a game on purpose makes it all fun. Bonding can take place over a video or wie game. The grandkids can then become the teachers and can show you what they like and how they do things. And if you don’t catch on, that will only make it more fun for the grandkids. Encourage reading. If the library has a story hour, plan to take them and then go to the children’s section and browse with your grandchild and share with them your favorite books.

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Ongoing

Senior Programs

Classes and activities are scheduled at community neighborhood centers throughout the island.

Some of the classes available include: art, aquatics, ukulele, hula, bonsai, cultural dances, exercise, hanafuda, weaving, quilting, line dance, sewing, crafts, and painting. If you are interested in joining our senior program contact the Neighborhood Center closest to you. Kekaha NC 337-1671 Waimea NC 338-1122 Kaumakani NC 335-5770 Hanapēpē NC 335-3731 Kalāheo NC 332-9770 Kōloa NC 742-1313 Līhu`e NC 241-6857 Kapa`a NC 822-1931 Kīlauea NC 828-1421

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Agency on Elderly Affairs Information and Referral/Assistance For our Kauai Kupuna • Refer people with disabilities to appropriate agencies and organizations who can assist them with specialized needs. Assists people who are in crisis and emergency situations, provide follow-up, and advocate on behalf of the individual who may need additional support.

The information and Referral (I & R) Program is an integral part of the County of Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs.

For more information, call the County of Kauai Agency on Elderly Affairs at 241-4470 or you may access our website at www. kauaiadrc.org, a one stop center to obtain information on long term services and support.

When individuals, families and the community don’t know where to turn to, the I & R Community Service Program Assistant (I&R Specialist) is available to help. The team brings people and services together. Services Provides: • Access to information via telephone, home visits, websites, and emails. Most of our Kaua’i Kupunas, their families and caregivers, and people with disabilities will receive face to face contact that allow them to communicate with a trained and certified I&R Specialist. The I&R Specialist will: Assess our Kupuna’s needs in a non-threatening, non-judgmental and confidential manner to better understand their situation and to enable them to make informed decisions about possible solutions.

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Information and Referral Program Community Service Program Assistants Helping YOU with • Accessing Home & Community Based Services • Medicaid Applications • Medicare Part D Enrollment

808-241-4470 kauaiadrc.org

3 Steps to Fix That Drip

By Kauai Department of Water

Drip. Drip. Drip. The average American household wastes more than 10,000 gallons of water each year from easy-to-fix water leaks—that’s the amount of water needed to wash 270 loads of laundry. That’s why the Kauai Department of Water is encouraging all water users to find and fix residential leaks all year long. To help save water for future generations, customers are encouraged to follow these three simple steps: Check. Twist. Replace.

CHECK FOR LEAKS. Look for dripping faucets, showerheads, sprinklers and other fixtures. Check for silent toilet leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring into the tank and waiting 10 minutes before flushing. If any color appears in the bowl, your toilet has a leak. Don’t forget to also check irrigation systems and outdoor spigots. TWIST AND TIGHTEN HOSE AND PIPE CONNECTIONS. For additional

savings, twist on a low-flow aerator to each faucet to save water without noticing a difference in flow.

REPLACE THE FIXTURE IF NECESSARY. Look for WaterSense labeled models, which are independently certified to use 20 percent less water and perform as well as or better than standard models. Water loss can be significantly reduced on Kauai if all residents check their plumbing fixtures for leaks all year long.

The Kauai Department of Water is a WaterSense partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. For more water saving and leak detection tips, visit www.kauaiwater.org or follow the Department of Water on facebook at www.facebook.com/KauaiDOW and on twitter at www.twitter.com/kauaiwater.

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The Help You Need When and Where You Need It Center, owned and operated by Ohana Pacific Management Company has been committed to caring for adults who are physically and mentally challenged, individuals who are frail or elderly, and individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other related forms of dementia.

At Kauai Adult Day Health Center we are honored to be serving Kauai’s elderly of all different backgrounds, beliefs and faiths making them feel right at home. Since 2009, Kauai Adult Day Health

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Home is a place where you should feel loved, respected, valued, satisfied and free to express yourself.

Our dedicated team of caring professionals includes a Program Director, Day Health Specialist (RN), Activity Coordinator, Certified Nursing Assistants and Activity Assistants who are specialized and trained in working and dealing with the elderly. A dietician, social worker, and rehabilitative services are available upon request or when prescribed by a physician. Our team approach makes it easier on families, and takes the confusion and stress out of caregiving.

KAUAI ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER OFFERS BENEFITS TO BOTH CAREGIVERS AND PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA. OUR TEAM APPROACH MAKES IT EASIER ON FAMILIES, AND TAKES THE CONFUSION AND STRESS OUT OF CAREGIVING.

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By Caryn Sakahashi

How Can an Adult Day Health Program Help My Loved One? We can help your loved one by providing a daily structure in a safe, supervised and protective congregate setting. Caring and attentive staff provides and encourages fun and meaningful activities to promote social stimulation to prevent loneliness or depression. Making new friends, taking part in activities of their choice, and learning new ways of doing things helps them to feel a sense of self-worth and independence. Activities are tailored to meet the needs and abilities of each individual and to increase their quality of life. Activity Coordinator, Pacita McDermott and her staff implement a variety of activities each day such as exercises for physical endurance, community entertainment, arts and crafts, outings and field trips, special monthly celebrations, educational games, intergenerational activities and birthday bingo games. Nursing services are available for clients who require administration of medications with direct supervision and other related health maintenance services such as monitoring blood pressure and monthly weights. Annual health reviews are required and completed annually by their physician to maintain physical health.

The staff at the Kauai Adult Day Health Center works with you in mind by: Keeping families together as many families think that they have no choice but to quit their jobs. Others find their health deteriorates as the stress of round-the-clock caregiving prevents them from caring for themselves. Or, families may think that placement in a facility is their only option. Time off for caregivers so they are able to have a much needed break. While your loved one is at the center, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have time to rest, run errands or finish other tasks. If you find yourself feeling guilty, ask yourself this, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I wear myself out to the point of total exhaustion, what good will I be to my loved one?â&#x20AC;? Convenience and reliability of knowing that your loved one is in a safe and happy group setting with trained and qualified staff. Maintaining quality of life by treating each individual with respect, dignity, and the aloha spirit.

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‘‘ARE YOU SURE YOU HAVEN’T SEEN MY JELLY DONUTS?!’’

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Post Collision Frequent Questions. 1. Do I need to obtain 3 estimates that my insurance company is requesting? a.

No. You can simply advise your insurance representative of the name of the shop of your choice. Obtain an estimate from the facility you choose to complete your repairs.

2. Do I need to repair my vehicle at the facility my insurance advises? a. No, you can choose any repair facility to repair your vehicle. It is your vehicle it is your choice! 3. How do I choose the repair facility to complete the repairs? a. Are they licensed and certified to complete the repairs?

b. Do they offer any type of warranty on their work? c. It is always your choice, therefore choose a facility you feel comfortable working with. 4. What is a deductible? a. Your financial responsibility for your repairs. Your insurance representative can advise you how much if any is your deductible amount. 5. When is my deductible due? a. Your deductible is paid directly to the shop repairing your vehicle at the time of delivery of your SUMMER fully repaired 2015 vehicle. 43

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Island Hop with Hawaii’s Best Known Veterinarian, Dr. Scott Sims, As He Treats Animals On The Go. Not your typical veterinarian, Dr. Scott Sims treats both wild and domestic animals, and when islanders need help with their pets and livestock, he’s the one they call. Some clients live in hard to reach locations, but if an animal needs help, Dr. Sims always finds a way to get there even if he has to walk, ride a horse, drive an ATV, fly a plane, or swim. It’s a wild job that’s an adventure every day. The new series Aloha Vet premiered in March on Nat Geo WILD. Nat Geo WILD cameras followed Dr. Sims through his busy days as our main local veterinarian on Kauai. His phone never stops ringing, his hours are long and he rarely gets a full night of sleep. With a heart of gold, Dr. Sims will help any animal that can walk, crawl, fly or swim. While Dr. Sims is a vet who treats all animals big and small, it’s quite often in

unusual places. In the series, he rescues a sea turtle caught in fishing line, saves an unconscious horse stuck in a river bed, and brings sight back to a pig blinded for years. His workplace puts him in the unique position to help domestic and wild animals all over the island. In one week he’ll care for a variety of animals including horses, dogs, cats, goats, birds, reptiles, fish, and sea turtles.

Whether he’s performing procedures on mountaintops, near waterfalls, on secluded beaches, or on the tailgate of a truck, one thing is certain: the animals are in good hands. Follow the Aloha Vet as he ventures across the rural islands of Hawaii, doing whatever it takes to help all creatures great and small.

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With Dr. Scott Sims – and A A Q

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Yes. 3. Two live here and one is on loan to Silver Falls Ranch where she gives rides to tourists.

Can you tell us something about them?

Ssprite – Arabian stallion, 26 years old, very kind and gentle Modela – thoroughbred mare, 19 years old, former polo mare Doctor Pepper – 6 year old gelding, son of Ssprite and Modela, super friendly, very mischievous, incredible athlete

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People have called you the “barefoot vet”, how did that evolve? I don’t like wearing shoes and am barefoot almost all the time. I’ve always been that way.

I wear crocks when working on the horses for protection. I don’t like ties, either.

What’s your favorite animal?

Tough choice. Horses? Parrots?

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What was your childhood like?

I grew up in the San Francisco Bay area in a town called Danville (only 2100 people then). We had about 2 acres and a couple of horses. My mom was always big into horses and my dad became involved with them. I took my first riding lesson when I was 4 and bought my own horse with money I had saved when I was 7. I did a lot of riding, but not a ton of competition. I just didn’t enjoy the regimentation of showing.

Where's your favorite place to travel to? Somewhere in the Sierra Nevada mountains.

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Do you have any hobbies? In what capacity? (Which ones are you doing or not doing?) I have so many it’s hard to list them all … but here goes (in no particular order) Flying, Riding horses … polo, driving, jumping, trails, Photography, Woodworking, Metalworking and welding, Reading (anything science oriented), Racquet sports, Computer programming (not currently engaged in this one.)

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How do you envision the ideal role of a veterinary clinic?

My goal is to have a clinic with a jar out front for donations and not have to charge, but that’s not a practical thing. I would like to see vet med return to more like it was a long time ago when owners were participants.

Role of a veterinarian?

I see my primary role to improve the quality of animals’ lives, to reduce pain and suffering. Most of the time that involves medical and surgical management of the patient. Sometimes it means euthanasia. Sometimes we make a life better by making it shorter. My secondary role is to advise clients/ owners on how best to preserve themselves by not overspending on hopeless causes or wasteful treatments. Not every drippy nose needs an MRI of the head.

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As an ambulatory veterinary practice How did you happen to practice veterinary medicine on Kauai? I came to Hawaii for the first time in 2000 with a friend to visit her brother who was a boat captain on Maui. I had never realized that HI was mostly rural. I fell in love with the state and went home to CA and started closing doors.

Veterinary School is expensive, how were you able to make it through without much student debt? I was very fortunate. My parents helped and I worked about 30 hours a week all through school. I ran my own business out of my garage. I did odd jobs, welding, woodworking and installed stereos and TV antennas for the local radio shack. I charged $10/hr. at a time when the minimum wage was less than $2. When I graduated from vet school my total debt was $5000.

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More Pets Get Lost On July 4th Than Any Other Day Of The Year. Keep your dog safe this Independence Day. Share these eight tips for enjoying the Fourth of July with your dog. Be sure your dog is wearing an up-to-date and visible ID tag on her collar at all times. Take a current photo of your dog, just in case. Exercise your dog early in the day before parties begin. During cookouts, ask guests to play with your dog away from the flames Keep charcoals, fireworks, sparklers and glow sticks far from curious canines. Keep dog treats on hand for those who want to give your dog food. Leave your dog at home with a frozen stuffed treat during the fireworks. If your dog is afraid of loud noises, leave gentle music playing to cover the fireworks.

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Summer Pet Safety

By Scott Sims, DVM

either tied to the trailer hitch or tied in the vehicle, but were tied too long, and were dragged. Make sure that when securing your pet that you do it in such a way as to prevent it from leaving the safety of the vehicle either intentionally or accidentally.

With summer coming on, more people are participating in outdoor activities. A lot of us like to take our pets with us. While our beloved pets are housed safe and sound at home it’s a big dangerous world out there and our pets may or may not be adequately prepared.

Probably the most common problem is overheating of dogs left in cars. There probably is a time limit that is actually safe for an animal to be locked in a car, but in real life things come up to distract you and delay your timely return. It only takes a few minutes for the inside of a car to become dangerously hot. Please do not leave a pet of ANY kind in a closed car for ANY length of time. While on the subject of dogs and cars (or trucks) I need to talk about restraint for your pet. Every year I see a number of dogs that either jump or are thrown from vehicles. They are often very seriously or even fatally injured. I’ve also seen several animals that were

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Related topics to overheating in cars are heat stroke from exercise and dehydration. Both can be fatal. Owners love to take their dogs jogging or ride their horses for long hours. Both can result in overheating and dehydration. There is pretty much never a time when an unlimited supply of fresh water is not a good idea. Whether you’re jogging with your dog or riding your horse in the mountains give them as much fresh water as they want whenever possible. Dehydration and overheating can be rapidly fatal. Listen to what your animal is telling you. If they want to stop and take a break … let them. During each of the last three summers I’ve had horsemen that have asked their horses to keep going after the horses wanted to stop. In all cases the horses had to be euthanized upon their return to their homes. If you ride your horse mostly in an arena or on grass he or she may very well get along with only front shoes or even go safely barefoot. Don’t try this up in the hills. The rough rocky ground will almost assuredly cause the horse damage to his feet. Two years ago I had to euthanize a horse after he foundered so badly due to the trauma of being ridden in the hills without adequate shoeing that his foot actually fell off. Summer is a great time. Use a little common sense and enjoy our beautiful island with your animal friends.

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Bark! Bark! BackYard

Kauai’s newest dog daycare, boarding and training facility! a treadmill workout -- both activities which drain their physical and mental energy. There is also a playpen and toys for monitored dog play. Dogs boarding overnight will have someone on-site 24 hours. Karen & RJ created a space where they’d want to take their own dogs, and they do! Karen and RJ Tolodziecki owners of Bark! Bark! BackYard, have made Kauai their home for the last 10 years. As members of the Dog Fanciers of Kauai (DFK -- a local dog obedience club), they became aware of the concern for the lack of options for dog boarding on island. With this in mind – the idea for BBBY was born. With an eye to not only filling a gap, the idea expanded to include daycare and training. While Karen & RJ received most of their hands-on experience with their own dogs, Karen has put her knowledge into practice by assisting Newton Young (experienced show dog handler and trainer) and the DFK conduct their group classes. She furthered her learning under the tutelage of Cesar Milan (the Dog Whisperer himself!) and successfully completed a Dog Behavior and Training workshop at his Dog Psychology Center in California. BBBY accepts all breeds. For one price, any dog will enjoy a structured walk and

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Bark! Bark! BackYard also offers private training! Training is offered for owners with dog issues and a work schedule that doesn’t permit them to make the pre-set time schedule that group classes must have. Also the training is customized for the particular issue the owner’s having. With the flexibility to change the weekly meeting time, the convenience of a location, and the personalized element, BBBY’s training fills a niche. For more info call: 320-3091 Puhi Industrial Park in Lihue email: info@barkbarkbackyard.com visit: www.barkbarkbackyard.com

Easy Frozen Dog Treats Easy Peanut Peanut Butter Butter Pupsicle Frozen DogDog Treats Easy Peanut ButterPupsicle Pupsicle Frozen Treats Ingredients Ingredients •• 55 ounces ounces organic organic plain plain yogurt yogurt •• ½ medium banana ½ medium banana •• 22 tablespoons tablespoons organic organic peanut peanut butter butter •• 12 organic pretzel sticks 12 organic pretzel sticks Instructions Instructions 1. 1. Add Add the the yogurt, yogurt, banana banana and and

peanut peanut butter butter to to aa blender blender or or food food processor processor and and puree puree until until mixture mixture isis smooth smooth and and creamy. creamy.

2. 2. Spoon Spoon mixture mixture into into an an ice-cube ice-cube tray, tray, filling filling each each compartment compartment to to the the brim. brim. Insert Insert one one pretzel pretzel stick stick into into the the center center of of each each compartment. compartment. Mixture Mixture should should be be thick thick enough enough to to hold hold each each pretzel pretzel stick stick upright. upright. 3. 3. Place Place ice-cube ice-cube tray tray in in freezer freezer until until treats treats are are completely completely frozen, frozen, about about 1-2 1-2 hours. hours.

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One Of The Best Therapists On Kauai Wears A Fur Coat All Year… Mental health advocates, educators and counselors come from all nationalities, shapes and sizes. Some of the best ones even insist on wearing fur coats all year round in Hawaii. It’s true, many of the professionals above have done studies that show that cat companionship is one of the best ways to help their owners increase their health in many ways: • Petting a cat has a calming effect on children and adults suffering from depression, developmental disorders, ADHD, Autism and loneliness • They are good listeners • You can talk to them about anything – your feelings, fears and joys • Cats make you smile which is good for your health • They lessen your isolation and give you a reason to get out of bed in the morning

• Owning a cat can reduce your risk of cardiovascuar disease or heart attack by 30% according to a University of Minnesota study • Cats lower your anxiety, blood pressure and cholesterrol levels and you have 1/3 reduced risk of stroke • Children who own cats show more empathy towards others, get along better with friends and family and are willing to help others • Adults who have lost a spouse, partner or close friend find that a cat helps them feel less sad • Cats love you unconditionally forever and enjoy being loved by you • Children who grow up in a home with cat(s) are actually half as likely to develop common allergies than non-cat families • Cats love to play. If you already have a cat – lucky you! If you don’t have a cat, go get one at the Kauai Community Cat Project (634-4890) or at the Kauai Humane Society (632-0610). You might save TWO lives: your own and a cat’s.

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Dog and Cat Lovers Rejoice!

Dog and cat lovers rejoice! If you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already know, Kauai has one of the most experienced, most knowledgeable, and most talented groomers around.

Crissi Dyer has been the owner and operator of The Sandy Dog, in Kapaa, for two years. Crissi can groom cats and dogs of all breeds and sizes. A full groom at The Sandy Dog includes a bath, haircut (hand scissoring if needed), nail trim & grind, teeth brushing, scent glands expressed, ears cleaned and ear hair removed. Crissi also offers additional add-on services including massage, nail painting, color dye and teeth brightening. Crissi has 27 years of grooming and behavioral experience that allows her to handle dogs that may have been unable to be groomed elsewhere. No matter the case your furry loved one receives the professional grooming you desire, so you both go home happy.

Summer grooming tips: In general, if you chose a short summer clip it will help keep you pet cool and reduce shedding. However, a short clip may not be the best solution because it could pose a risk of sunburn. Additionally, breeds like Siberian Huskies or Australian Shepherds have an undercoat that provides insulation against the heat. To keep cool, breeds like these do well with a short clip on their underside from armpits to stomach, and removing hair from their pads.

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Saving Infants, Saving Families It’s no mystery why parents of newborns get little sleep: infants need to be fed, changed, and held on their time schedule. Parents adjust and are attentive, and in the process their little ones learn to trust and feel secure. From the beginning, caring parents give their babies the message that they’re precious, loved, and safe. That message sets the stage for how the children will feel about themselves and others throughout life.

“Stay-at-home resource caregivers (aka foster parents) provide the consistent care the newborns so desperately need”

Infants taken into foster custody because of abuse or neglect start their lives with a very hard lesson: parents aren’t always reliable or protective; If you are interested in being a

stay-at-home resource caregiver who provides a loving home, while those efforts are being made, please call Partners In Development Foundation, Hui Ho‘omalu Program at: 808-346-8184 or go to www.pidf.org.

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By Wilma Friesma

they can be unsteady, inconsistent and dangerously inattentive. It’s an insecure way to enter life. To help offset such difficult beginnings, Hui Ho‘omalu, a program of the non-profit public charity Partners in Development Foundation, is looking for families with at least one stay-at-home adult who can provide full-time care for infants. These stay-at-home resource caregivers (aka foster parents) provide the consistent care the newborns so desperately need. While temporary separation between parents and children is painful, permanent separation can be profoundly traumatic. The goal of Hawai‘i’s Child Welfare Services is to reduce pain and trauma by working with parents to successfully address problems so that they can safely reunify with their children.

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Saving Infants, Saving Families Announce Your Babyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Birth Pacifiers: Are They Good For Your Baby? Photo: 9 month old Anthony Riola

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Article Title Announce Your Baby’s Birth! Announce Your Baby’s Birth!

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 Girl: Adrien Hali’alani Perreira Born January 20, 2015 • Time: 12:55 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs, 6 oz. • Length: 20 inches Proud Parents: Roxanne Belmonte & Makaio Perreira Siblings: Bella, Kamalei & I’olana Perreira

Baby Girl: Nara Jane Abdullah Born: March 19, 2015 Weight: 7 lbs, 2 oz. • Length:19 3/4 inches Proud Parents: Jamie Lea & Joel Abdullah Sibling: Landon Abdullah

Baby Girl: Analia Wailanamalie Tomie Schaefer Born: November 13, 2014 • Time: 2:45 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs, 4.3 oz. • Length: 21.5 inches Proud Parents: Jace & Tanet Schaefer Jr. Siblings: Milana & Nash

Baby Boy: Ivan Peter Pa’akai Naku’i Sukrad Lopez Born: December 22, 2014 • Time: 7:42 p.m. Weight: 8lbs. 4 oz. • Length: 20 inches Proud Parents Davin & Robin Lopez. Siblings: Krisshan & Isaac

Baby Boy: Jose-Ryker Llego Erese Born: October 25, 2014 • Time: 3:28 p.m. Weight: 8 lbs, 1 oz. • Length: 21 inches Proud Parents: Jose Erese Jr. & Elizabeth Llego

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Baby Boy: Nash Na’auali’i Lee Born: March 13, 2015 • Time: 7:11 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs, 11 oz. • Length: 20.5 inches Proud Parents: Nikki and Kalawai Lee Siblings: Pa’a and Kili Lee

Baby Girl: Wailana Haunanikawaiu’iokalani Suma Shintani-Kanahele Born: June 10, 2014 • Time: 11:01 a.m Weight: 8 lbs, 3.2 oz. • Length: 20 1/2 inches Proud Parents: Evan and Shereen Siblings: Evan, Tyler and Nakayla

Baby Boy: Cobi Robert Brune Born: March 30, 2015 • Time: 7:13 p.m. Weight: 7 lbs, 8.1 oz • Length: 21 in. Proud Parents: Sam & Erna

Pacifiers: Are They Good For Your Baby?

Whether you call it a binki, paci, or soother, the use of a pacifier has been used for ages to calm crying infants. It satisfies an infant’s suck reflex and encourages self-soothing. There are studies that show a pacifier can help to protect against SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), and the saliva produced during sucking can be good for oral hygiene. However, breastfeeding moms should hold off using a pacifier initially so that there isn’t any nipple confusion. In general, this means waiting a week or two until breastfeeding is well established.

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How to choose a pacifier Choose a one-piece model with a soft nipple. The shield should be firm and have air holes, and be at least one inch across to prevent choking.

Choose the correct size for their age. Never tie a pacifier to a baby’s hand, neck, or crib railing, as this can lead to strangulation. Use a clip instead. Don’t use a bottle nipple and ring as a pacifier. The nipple may dislodge and pose a choking hazard. When should a pacifier be stopped? There are no hard and fast rules for when to stop using a pacifier. Stopping before the age of one is generally easier and recommended because most babies have not formed an attachment to the

By Bernard Riola, MD Kauai Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Memorial Hospital and St. Theresa School alumni

pacifier yet. In addition, after the age of one a pacifier might interfere with speech development. By the age of two, pacifier use should definitely be weaned, as it may start causing dental problems such as an overbite or cross bite. Infants with frequent ear infections may also want to stop early, as some research correlates an increased risk of ear infections with pacifier use.

Encouragement - tell your child how proud you are of them that they are growing up, and suggest that one way of continuing this is by giving up their pacifier. Peer pressure - have your child play with and observe other children who are off their pacifiers. Sabotage - use a pin or needle to poke a hole in the pacifier, making sucking less effective and causing some infants to give up Aversion - rub a safe but bitter or sour food on the pacifier to make it taste unpleasant.

Tips on weaning a child off Every infant is different, and a technique that works for one may not work for another. Whichever method you choose, be sure that all caregivers know the plan so that there isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t any confusion. Here are some strategies you may want to try.

Gradual approach - eliminate pacifier use slowly, starting from low stress situations and working your way up. For example, first stop pacifier use during playtime, then restrict pacifier use outside the house, and finally restrict pacifier use before bedtime. Trade in - take your child to a toy store and have them pick out a new toy or stuffed animal that will act as a sleep substitute for their pacifier.

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Service As A Way Of Life Kaytlen Akau, a Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School student was named as one of Hawaii’s top two youth volunteers of 2015 by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. As a state honoree, Kaytlen will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion, an all-expenses-paid trip in May to Washington, D.C., where she will join the top two honorees from each of the other states and the District of Columbia for four days of national recognition events.

At the D.C. events, 10 students from the state winners will be named America’s top youth volunteers of 2015. Kaytlen volunteers at Aloha Dance Studio on the weekends training young students. Last summer, she also served as a Junior Leader supervising children in the County Parks and Recreation Enrichment Program. For the past several years, Kaytlen has also participated with her family in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life and as a Cadette Girl Scout, she assisted with a walk to raise money for the Alzeimer’s Association.

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INSIDE: Service As A Way Of Life Prom And Graduation Tips For Parents Keeping Our Keiki Safe Wisdom Tooth: Who, What, Where and Why Photo of: Kaytlen Akau Photo: Rhyeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Photography

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Keeping Our Keiki Safe

By Jami Knox, MD Aloha Pediatrics, LLC

Injury is the leading cause of death in Hawaii from the first year of life through age 39. Aside from the deaths that are caused by injuries, many more nonfatal injuries occur, accounting for thousands of emergency room visits per year and resulting in a wide range of outcomes from temporary pain to permanent disability. Although not a light-hearted topic, it’s one that is extremely important to discuss because we ALL need to do a better job of keeping our keiki safe. Here are some tips for improving your child’s safety. It is in no way a complete list of issues, but it’s a start. More safety suggestions can be found at www. healthychildren.org . You can also check out this free app called Make Safe Happen that helps parents and caregivers identify safety issues in the home.

Prevent Poisoning • Keep poisons, cleaners, personal hygiene products and medications locked up and/or out of reach. • Keep poisonous plans out of your home. You can learn more by calling the Poison Control hotline at 800-222-1222. Keep this number in your cell phone.

Prevent Choking

• Monitor your child’s environment for choking hazards. Common ones include coins, button, pins, button batteries. • Cut up or do not feed your young child foods that are hazardous: grapes, nuts, popcorn, hot dogs, raw carrots.

Prevent Drowning

• NEVER leave a child under 4 in the tub, even for a second. • Do not expect bath seats/rings to keep your baby safe in the tub. • Always be within arm’s reach of your child in the ocean/pool.

Promote Bike Safety

• Make your child wear a bicycle helmet. It’s the law!

Car Seat Safety

• Children 4 and under must ride in a car seat. • Children 4 to 7 must ride in a booster seat.

Safety At Play • Never leave young children alone to play in the yard. • Do not expect older kids under 12 to watch younger siblings… they’re just kids too!

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FOSTER CARE. It’s our kuleana. Be there for them TODAY.

• Room/Board reimbursement, Medical/Dental coverage provided for each child, in addition to an array of support services • Funding for this program is provided by the State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Services

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Wisdom Tooth; Who, What, When, Where, and Why Who: Almost everyone has Wisdom teeth, or third molars. Most adults have four wisdom teeth (a third molar in each quadrant of the mouth), but it is possible to have fewer or more, it is all a matter of genetics. The Tasmanian Aborigines have practically zero wisdom teeth while the Indigenous Mexicans have nearly 100% wisdom teeth by population.

What: Wisdom teeth are vestigial third molars located at the distal (far end) of the mouth. It is a molar that was at one time used for grinding down plant tissue. Our human ancestors had larger jaws accommodating more teeth to be able to breakdown foliage for digestion. When:

Wisdom teeth tend to erupt into the jaw between the ages of 17 and 25. This is why the name ”Wisdom” became synonymous with third molars. They appear so late, much later than other teeth, at an age where people are presumable “wiser” than as a child.

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Wisdom teeth commonly affect other teeth and tissue as they develop, becoming impacted or “coming in sideways.” Wisdom teeth can grow at various angles in the jaw and sometimes they partially erupt through the gums and sometimes they are completely hidden under the gums. Wisdom teeth that are not able to erupt normally become impacted, or trapped within the jaw.

Why: Some dentist recommend extracting wisdom teeth if they don’t erupt normally into the jaw for the reasons that a partially impacted or completely impacted wisdom teeth has a much higher probability of developing pathology in the area. Repeated infections of soft tissue surrounding

By Dr. Stanwood H. Kanna George A. Kanna DDS, Inc.

can occur. Some dentist recommend extracting impacted wisdom teeth when someone is younger, called â&#x20AC;&#x153;prophylactic extractionsâ&#x20AC;? meaning that by removing the wisdom teeth at a young age you eliminate the higher probability of future complications and pathology developing in the area. It is a proactive approach that deals more with prevention than a reactive approach dealing with pathology. the impacted wisdom teeth, gum disease, extensive tooth decay and even tumor or cyst development are some of the pathological conditions that

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Ocean Safety - When In Doubt, Don’t Go Out Summertime on Kauai. You’d think this would be a relaxing season for our team of ocean safety advocates. After all the winter swells and the giant surf season have passed and things should be calmer and safer. Hmmm, not exactly true. In regards to visitors’ safety, it turns out (assuming they stay off rock ledges onto which waves can explode) that the big winter surf is usually and quite obviously something not to be messed with. There are unfortunate exceptions to this, but for the most part visitors don’t charge into the water when the waves are big. As for our locals: Big wave surfers have worked their way up and

have done their training and they know their limitations, even as they live their life on the edge. On the edge of conditions that would finish the likes of me off in a second or two! And locals who are non-big-wave swimmers/ surfers pretty much know to be careful.

So it turns out that the most dangerous time is actually when the waves are 3 to 5 foot faces, I.e. Summertime. Fun fun conditions, perfect for fooling around with friends and families, catching some shorebreak rides after you’ve duck-dived your way out to where the waves break. However . . . . These waves generate enough power to create rip current conditions which can get you in trouble if you don’t know what you’re doing, and they also have enough power to drive your head hard into the sand (or into a rock) if you’re body surfing or boogie boarding as visitors and locals alike love to do. For these reasons ocean safety advocates are at least as anxious and stressed during the summer as we are during the winter. Summertime is also a very busy time of year for our Lifeguards because they run the Junior Lifeguard program in addition to their work on the beaches.

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By Monty Downs, M.D.

Their work on the beaches in 2014 goes like this: 251 rescues, 70 high drama jetski rescues, 87,795 preventions, 173,662 personal contacts, and 1.7 million beachgoers at Lifeguarded beaches. As for their Junior Lifeguard work: Having now expanded the program to include keikis age 8 – 12, in addition to the juniors age 13 -17, there are over 400 participants at 4 different sites. The first session will be the 2nd week of June, and the program will continue through the Kauai Championships the last weekend of July, and then the State Championships in Kona on August 1st. Note: Because of County budget shortfalls, there will be a registration fee for the first time -- $35 per child. (And if a family has more than one child attending, additional children can enroll for $5 each.) This fee includes lunch every day as well as take home shirts and other materials. Scholarships for the $35 are available upon request and will be paid by the Kauai Lifeguard Association.

President Kaua`i Lifeguard Association

You can enroll your child after May 1 by navigating your way through the Kauai.gov website, or by going to the Fire Administration office (not far from where you get your drivers license). For information you can also call 241-4984. Concluding my piece today: I know can be a bit of a kill-joy in my attitude as I write about summertime anxiety and stress! Trust me, this attitude comes from tough experience. But the sun is shining, the beach is alluring, and I’ll close with some very bright and happy statements:

Have a lot of fun in our ocean, please swim where a lifeguard can see you (i.e. where you can see a Lifeguard), please “know before you go”, when in doubt don’t go out, and have a wonderful summer!

Make your keiki beach day a safe one! LIFEGUARDED BEACHES

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