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Helping Kids Bounce Back
8 Days of Community Events for the Whole Family! See Page 8
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Keeping Promises to Children As a parent, you know how important it is to teach children the value of keeping their promises. That is every bit as important when it comes to adults — including you— in keeping our promise to ensure the optimal health and well being for all children. The five essential promises to young people: caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, effective education, and opportunities to help others. Our feature article, “Raised Resilient” provides an Age-by-Age-Guide to Helping Kids Bounce Back (page 12). Other articles we’ve lined up include “The Best Way to Read, Print Verses Digital Books” (page 36), “Parent Partners Help Families in Their Time of Need” (page 50). We’ve also included our “Annual Education Guide” (page 32). And if you or people you know have older parents or grandparents, make certain that you’ve reviewed and adopted the recommendations in the article, “Aging in Place” (page 22). Keeping your `ohana safe is the most basic responsibility—and a never-ending one. As the publisher, we want all parents to know that we are your partners in helping to make sure that our `ohana have everything they need for a safe, healthy, and productive life in our community. We also hope that you find this issue of Kauai Family Magazine informative and useful. All the best to you, our faithful readers (and our new ones!), in this new year and always. Mahalo Kaua`i for allowing Kauai Family to be a part of your ‘Ohana.
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SPRING FEATURES
WHAT’S INSIDE
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40TH ANNUAL WAIMEA TOWN CELEBRATION 8 Days of Community Events for All Ages!
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KAUAI KUPUNA Staying at Home: In-Home Caregiving
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SPRING HAPPENINGS Fun Spring Events for the Whole Family!
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2017 EDUCATION GUIDE Schools and Community Support Services
KAUAI KEIKI Growing Up Online: Print Versus Digital Books
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KIF 2017 SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Tennis, Golf & Track
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KAUAI SPORTS Mission Towards a Safer Kauai: Our Roving Patrol Program
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Message from Mayor Caravalho & DOE Superintendent Bill Arakaki Aloha Kaua‘i! We are well into the New Year and looking forward to the spring season to help rejuvenate our mind, body and spirit! Soon our schools will enjoy spring break, and I encourage our families to use this time to engage your keiki in fun and educational activities. New experiences will help to develop their skills and talents and build their confidence. Mahalo to Kauai Family Magazine for continuing to be a resource for our families here on Kaua’i. There is a wealth of opportunities for every member of the family, from keiki to kupuna! Our community prospers when we work together in the spirit of ALOHA! Aloha Pumehana,
Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr. Mayor, County of Kaua’i
Hau`oli Makahiki Hou 2017! We continue our voyage with great hope and promise as we embark on the Governor’s Blue Print for Education and Hawaii DOE Strategic Plan. Both will provide our students with the skills and strategies to succeed in an ever changing society and exciting times. We are rejuvenated and focused on the preparing all students for careers and college. We must remember that what makes Kaua`i a special place is our unique values and qualities within the diverse cultures and families. Together we can make a difference in having all Keiki reach their fullest potential and to attain their dreams and goals. Together we will support them to be creative, curious, courageous and confident throughout life’s challenges. “All Keiki will SUCCEED and Together we CAN! Mahalo!
William N. Arakaki Kauai Complex Area Superintendent
The 40th Annual
Waimea Town Celebration February 18th-25th, 2017
is Kaua’i’s largest and oldest annual festival with 8 days of community events for all ages. Most noteworthy is Tales & Treats on 2/23 (Thurs), an evening of spooky stories with Kathy “Tita” Collins and delicious desserts from Gina’s, Kuppy Cakes by J and Super Duper II. Tickets are $10 General Admission and can be purchased by calling
808-651-5744
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8 DAYS OF EVENTS
02.18.17 - SAT KAUA I CUISINE & CONCERT BY AMANDA VERNON | 6:30 PM @ WAIMEA THEATER Tickets are available at our Box Office for $50 / $75 for VIP(early entry/meet and greet Amanda Vernon) or order tickets over the phone with Puni Patrick at 808/651-5744 (aloha@waimeatowncelebration.com) SPONSORED BY ISHIHARA MARKET
02.19.17 - SUN MANA TIME TRIAL | 9:00 AM @ MACARTHUR BEACH PARK The Mana Time Trial is a competitive bicycle road race for cyclists and triathletes. This 10.8 miles TT starts and ends at MacArthur Park at Kekaha Beach and is open to ages 10 years and older.
02.20.17 - MON WAIMEA FILM FESTIVAL’S HIFF HANA HOU | 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM @ WAIMEA THEATER Join us at the Historic Waimea Theater for a full day of cultural documentaries and films from the 36th Hawai i International Film Festival. Ticket prices are $10 General Admission OR purchase a $40 WFF Pass for all of the screenings + pupus. 02.22.17 - WED AMBASSADOR OF ALOHA | 6:30 PM @ WAIMEA THEATER We continue our island tradition of “commUNITY” by honoring this year's Ambassador of Aloha, Keith Yap for his dedication to the Burial Council, Hospice and Leadership Kauai. The evening will showcase Walt Keale, a native (Cherokee & Hawaiian) recording artist with a gift of presenting music and culture in ways that will not only celebrate Keith's work but will also honor the kupuna he serves. Ticket price is $10 General Admission Call Puni at 808-651-5744 to purchase tickets.
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02.23.17 - THU TALES & TREATS | 6:30 PM @ WAIMEA THEATER Come for an entertaining evening of storytelling at the Historic Waimea Theater beginning at 6:30 pm. The $10 price for admission includes TALES told by Kathy “Tita” Collins, one of Hawai i s best story tellers and TREATS of cupcakes from Kuppycakes by J, Lokelani Ice Cream from Super Duper II and malasadas and cream puffs from Gina's books from Hawai'i Crop Association. Call Puni at 808-651-5744 to purchase tickets. 808-651-5744. 02.24.17 - 02.26.17 - FRI - SUN | WAIMEA ROUND UP RODEO @ THE FRIENDSHIP DO RANCH (OLD WAIMEA DAIRY) The largest traditional rodeo in all of the Hawaiian Islands features events like the Paniolo Po’owalu and Double Mugging which are unique to Hawai’i Rodeos. Team roping on Friday (10 AM - 5:30 PM) is free for spectators. Saturday & Sunday’s events begin at 10 AM. Admission on Sat/Sun is $5/ Adults; $3/Child (5-12 Years). Food concession and crafts will be available. For additional information, please contact Kevin Blackstad at 808/645-1510 or kelkob@hawaii.rr.com. 02.24.17 - 02.25.17 - FRI & SAT HERITAGE OF ALOHA HO’OLAULE’A @ THE OLD WAIMEA DAIRY SITE A 2-day ho’olaule’a of continuous LIVE entertainment on a big stage, local food booths, games and rides for the keiki, craft vendors and a beer garden that includes wine and Rum Punch and Pineapple Passion from Kaua’i’s own Koloa Rum. Admission is FREE! 02.24.17 - 02.26.17 - FRI - SUN SLOW PITCH SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT @ THE WAIMEA ATHLETIC FIELD Teams from across the State of Hawai i compete in a
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double elimination tournament (ASA rules with a few modifications). Admission for spectators is FREE. Food concession at the Waimea Athletic Field will raise additional funds for the Antone Balocan Memorial Fund • FRIDAY from 5 pm - 9 pm at H.P. Faye Park In Kekaha • SATURDAY from 8 am - 5 pm at Waimea Athletic Field & 8 am - 9 pm at H.P. Faye Park in Kekaha • SUNDAY from 8 am - 2:30 pm at Waimea Athletic Field for Playoffs / Championship Games (1:30 pm for B-Bracket / 2:30 pm for A-Bracket) For additional information, please contact Don Ouderkirk at 808-482-0886 or donald.ouderkirk@yahoo.com. 02.24.17 - 02.25.17 - FRI & SAT 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT @ WAIMEA CANYON PARK BASKETBALL COURTS This is the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament on the island and benefits the Westside Basketball Club. All games are held at the Waimea Canyon Park Basketball Courts on the corner of Huaka i Road and Kaumuali i Highway. The cost is $10/ player (school division) and $25/player (adult division). Late Registration is $30/player. Adult Male Teams Late Registration is at 5 pm on Friday with games from 6 pm - 9 pm. Youth Teams Late Registration is 8 am on Saturday with games from 9 am - 4 pm. For additional information, please contact Dino Pabre at 808-286-2064. 02.25.17 - SAT WAIMEA TOWN CELEBRATION S LONG DISTANCE CANOE RACE @ WAIMEA LANDING Traditional Hawaiian outrigger canoes race along the Waimea shoreling competing in the Century (+300), Half-Century (+150) and Quarter-Century (+75) Divisions for Men, Women
and mixed crews. Lunch will be provided to all paddlers and the Awards Ceremony begins at 1:00 pm. A food concession will be on site and admission is FREE. For additional information, please contact Dana Miyaki at 808-332-7625. 02.24.17-02.25.17 - FRI & SAT PANIOLO HAT LEI CONTEST @ WEST KAUA I VISITOR CENTER Make a lei that a cowboy would be proud to wear on a cowboy hat and enter it in 1 of 2 categories: “Most Beautiful” (use only fresh materials) and “Most Unique” (any material is acceptable). Lei are to be dropped off between 7 am - 9 am on Friday and judging until noon. All lei will be available for viewing from noon to 6 pm on Friday and 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday. Awards will be given at 3:30 pm on Saturday. For additional information, please contact Aletha Kaohi at 808-338-1332. 02.25.17 - SAT FUN RUN (10K, 5K, 2K RACES) @ WAIMEA PLANTATION COTTAGES • The 40th Annual Captain Cook Caper Run benefits Waimea High School's JROTC • 10K Race from 1/3 miles east of the Navy Housing Gate to Waimea Plantation Cottages • 5K Race from Hwy 50 fronting Kekaha Neighborhood Center to Waimea Plantation Cottages • 2K Race on the grounds of the Waimea Plantation Cottages Cost is $30/Adults and $25/ 17 years and younger. (Late Registration is $40.) Register on Friday at the Heritage of Aloha Ho olaule a (Old Waimea Mill Site) from 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm. Late Registration is Saturday at the Waimea Plantation Cottages from 5:30 am - 6:30 am. For additional information, please contact Major_Aguilar@hotmail.com
02.25.17 - SAT LAPPERT’S ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST | NOON @ OLD WAIMEA MILL SITE Lappert’s Ice Cream Eating Contest is FREE to participate. Sign up at 11:30 am on Saturday next to the big stage at the Old Waimea Mill Site. The contest begins at noon. Age categories are as follows: (1) 5 to 8 years old; (2) 9 to 15 years old; (3) 16 to 25 years old; (4) 26 to 35 years old; (5) 36 to 54 years old; and (6) 55+ years and older. For additional information, please contact Candy Barr at 808-338-1522. 02.25.17 - SAT SCOTTY’S MUSIC UKULELE CONTEST | 1:00 PM @ OLD WAIMEA MILL SITE Sign up on Saturday from 10 am - 12:45 pm at the Information Booth at the Old Waimea Mill site. Rules are (1) 3 minutes maximum per song; (2) 1 song per entry; (3) Soloists only, no groups allowed; (4) Judged on presentation, tone, showmanship, difficulty of song and overall performance. Only ukulele talent will be judged, not singing. Age Groups: Up to 6th grade; 7th to 9th grade; 10th to 12th grade; and Adults. Prizes: Every player will walk away with a prize! An ukulele will be awarded to the “Best Ukulele Picker” in memory of Byron Hahn-Morin. For additional information, please contact Carrie Newcomb at 808-338-1332. 02.24.17 & 02.25.17 (FRI & SAT) SILENT AUCTION | 5-9/FRI & 10-8/SAT @ OLD WAIMEA MILL SITE Island activities, hotel stays and Kaua i-made-products will be available to bid on to support the preservation of the Historic Waimea Theater. Cash and credit card payments will be accepted. Mahalo to all of our local businesses for their support! For additional information, please contact Darlene Schneider at 808-335-4670. Photo courtesy Alfred Darling
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RASIED RESILIENT:
An Age-by-Age Guide to Helping Kids Bounce Back Children’s lives are chock-full of disappointments large and small. Your toddler’s long-lashed eyes are brimming with tears, her hopes of playing at the park dashed by the rain showers outside. Your eight-year-old animallover begs for a dog, only to learn that he’s allergic. Your teenager wasn’t selected for the basketball team despite logging hours of grueling practice. These situations are nearly as hard on parents as they are on children— nobody wants to see their child suffer. How can parents help kids navigate a world that isn’t always fun, or fair? Read on for age-by-age guidelines on helping kids bounce back from disappointment and failure.
TODDLER/PRESCHOOL AGE 2-6: Protective Measures Though it’s instinctive to want to protect young children from the sadness
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that accompanies disappointment, this tactic can backfire. Many wellintentioned parents structure their child’s environment to try to avoid allowing the child to feel any disappointment. While parents’ motivations are positive—they generally want to help a child avoid negative emotions and be more successful—shielding kids from uncomfortable feelings can prevent them from the developing emotional resilience required for success in preschool and beyond.
By Malia Jacobson Protecting kids from all disappointment or failure can be crippling to preschoolers. Instead of giving in to a child’s unreasonable demand simply to keep the peace, acknowledge and name his emotion—“I know you’re angry that you can’t have that cookie before dinner, but you’ll have to wait”—to validate his feelings without stifling emotional growth.
SCHOOL-AGE 7-12: Future Focus
Notoriously emotional, tweens tend to exaggerate even small setbacks. But parents shouldn’t dismiss seemingly insignificant emotional upsets; a minor issue like a poor grade can seem like a mountainous problem to a school-age child. Resist the temptation to use a disappointing situation to prove a point. At the height of a child’s emotional distress, voicing that he might have avoided the bad grade by studying harder makes the problem immediately worse. Instead, listen without replying or swooping in to solve the problem. Sometimes, all your child wants is your ear. When failures occur, it’s important to keep a future orientation, Ask the child what he or she learned from the failure that will help promote success in the future. Encourage positive, future-focused thinking about what your child might do differently next time. To help build
confidence to try again, adopt the mantra “Anything worth having is worth failing for!”
TEEN YEARS 13-18: Confidence in crisis
With jobs, college admissions, sports success, and romantic relationships all on the line, disappointments loom large for teens. After a setback, help your disappointed teen cope by focusing on her disappointment, instead of on your own feelings. It’s critical for parents to pause and reflect on their own emotional response to their teen’s disappointments and failures. Some parents are overinvolved in their teen’s success and take a child’s failures personally—which can lead to regrettable reactions instead of constructive help.
These situations are nearly as hard on parents as they are on children— nobody wants to see their child suffer. How can parents help kids navigate a world that isn’t always fun, or fair? Teens who cope with disappointment well are those with an inner confidence. Parents should play a supporting role, allowing teens to solve problems independently and stepping in as a coach or cheerleader only when needed. Teens with strong self-efficacy—belief in their own ability to handle life’s problems—are better equipped to deal with the emotional roller coaster ride of the teenage years. And resilient kids of all ages are well-prepped for the future, whatever it holds.
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Waimea Town Celebration February 18th-25th waimeatowncelebration.com KCC 31st Annual ACF Breakfast Sunday, February 19th 7:00am, All you can eat menu Adults $24.00 at the door and Children 5-10 $5.00. Kauai Community College Eat Dessert First Friday, February 24th 5:30pm-7:30pm Kauai Beach Resort I Am 2017: Women’s Health & Wellness Saturday February 25th 8:00am-5:00pm Southside Sports Center iam@gmail.com Soap Making Class Saturday, February 25th 9:00am-12:00pm $45. Waikoa Plantation malamapono.org
MARCH
Hawaii Children’s Theatre Summer Stars Lion King, Jr. Registration starts March 1st hawaiichildrenstheatre.org Hawaii Junior Golf Day Saturday, March 11th 8:30am- Registration, Clinics- 9:00am-11:00am Puakea Golf Course & Princeville Makai Golf Club. A fun and Free introductory Golf experience for juniors of any age Register online at HSJGA.org or call 808-532-0559
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Island School’s 38th Annual Gala Auction Journey to Wonderland Saturday, March 18th Kauai Beach Marriott auction@ischool.org Anahola Prince Kuhio Celebration Saturday, March 18th FREE 11:00am-5:00pm Anahola Beach Park County Spring Fun Program March 20-24, 2016 Ages 5 – 11 More information visit www.kauai.gov/parks
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Paws Around the Park Celebration Saturday, April 1st North Shore Dog Park March for Babies Saturday, April 1st Registration 6:45AM, start 8:00am Lydgate Park Kupuna Family Bingo Friday April 1 FREE 6:30pm Registration Kukui Grove Grove Farm Old Time Games Saturday, April 1st 10:00am- 3:00pm Grove Farm Homestead Museum FUN for the entire family Garden Island Orchid Society Spring Show Friday, April 7 & Saturday, April 8 Hanapepe 9:00-5:00pm
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Spring Garden Fair Saturday, April 8,, 9:30am-2:00pm KCC Front Lawn Mayor’s Youth Track Meet Vidinha Stadium Sat. April 8th, 9:00 am Elementary Division (K-5th Grade) Sun. April 9th, 11:00 am Middle School Division (6th-8th) No Fees. Check with attending school track coach for registration forms. Parent & Child Fair Saturday, April 8th 9:30am -1:00pm Kukui Grove Center Koloa Spring Soaker Day Saturday, April 8th 11am to 3pm, Koloa Ball Park KAUAI’S BIGGEST EASTER EGG HUNT Friday, April 14th 10:00am Hanapepe Football Stadium 3:00pm Vidinha Soccer Field Thousands of candy filled eggs, Prize Drawings, Life Size Puppets & the Easter Story FREE EVENT Pre-Register online www.kckauai.com MS Sunset Stroll Saturday, April 15th, 4:30pm Kapaa Beach Park Easter FREE Hot Lunch Easter Sunday, April 16th 10:00am-1:00pm Ohana Christian Fellowship Kapaa Beach Park St. Theresa School Carnival Friday April 21st, Saturday April 22nd Kekaha
Lydgate Earth Day Saturday, April 22nd 7:30am-12:00pm Lydgate Park Kalaheo School Spring Musical HONK JR. Friday, April 28 ,Saturday, April 29th Friday, May 5th ,Saturday, May 6th All shows at 7:00 pm Kalaheo School Cafeteria Hanapepe Relay for Life Saturday, April 29th, 6:00pm to 6:00am Hanapepe Soccer Field
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Kauai Keiki Bike & Safety Day Saturday, May 6th, 8:00am-11:00am Wilcox Medical Center back parking lot St. Catherine School Carnival Friday, May 5th and Saturday, May 6th 5:00pm to 11:00pm We Love Our Mothers! A Student Talent Contest Friday, May 12th War Memorial Convention Hall Facebook.com/AlohaAngels May Day by the Bay Saturday, May 13th 10:00am to 6:00pm Wai`oli Beach Park, Hanalei 2017 Visitor Industry Charity Walk Kauai Saturday, May 20th Walk starts at 7:00am-11:00am Kauai Historic County Bldg. charitywalkkauai.org 826-2286
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Health & Medical Services Aloha Pediatrics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Kuhio Pediatric Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56,57 Hawaii Sports and Balance Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Kauai Adult Day Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 22, 23 Garden Isle Rehabilitation & Healthcare Services . . . . . . . . . . 18 Stay at Home Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18,19, 20, 21 Hale Kupuna Heritage Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Mary Navarro, MA, LMFT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48,49 Regency at Puakea Assisted Living . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Child & Family Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50,51 McKenna Recovery Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52,53 Crane Eye Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Jason Blake Health Insurance… . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Wilcox Heath. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54,80 Kauai Department of Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..79 Hawaiian Island Dental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..25 Lihue Pharmacy Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 HMSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,41 Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii……75
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Swim Kauai Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 YWCA Girlz Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Kauai Mini Golf & Botanical Gardens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 County of Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Camp Good News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Kauai Academy of Creative Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 KIF Spring Schedules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62, 63, 64, 65
Community Partners Kauai Island Utility Cooperative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Kauai Community Federal Credit Union . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Servco Auto Kauai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58,59 Grove Farm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62,63,64,65 Oceanic Time Warner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Kauai Restorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Hawaii Dairy Farms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Mark’s Place . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 74 Kauai Life Photo & Film . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 County of Kauai Department of Water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 County of Kauai Waste Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 County of Kauai Office of the Mayor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 County of Kauai Lifeguard Association . . . . . . . . 70, 71, 72, 73 Kauai’s FM97 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8, 68 Gaylords at Kilohana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 West Kauai Business & Professional Association . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Historic Waimea Theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dow AgroSciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Dupont Pioneer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 County of Kauai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 American Savings Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 First Hawaiian Bank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Bank of Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Waimea Plantation Cottages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Kong Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Ishihara Market. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Hawaii Tourism Authority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Gay & Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Spring is strawberry season. Lets have some yummy strawberries with our breakfast.
Strawberry Cream Cheese stuffed Hawaiian Sweet Bread French Toast By Chef Mark Oyama
FILLING 8 oz cream cheese 1 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 oz whipped cream 6 each fresh strawberries, diced
INGREDIENTS 4 thick slices of Hawaiian sweet bread Butter for cooking 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped 8 each fresh strawberry, sliced 1/c cup granola
Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Fold in vanilla and whipped cream until well combined. Add in chopped strawberries. BATTER 2 eggs 1/2 cup milk
1 tsp granulated sugar Mix together until a smooth mixture.
Mix together until a smooth mixture. Cut a horizontal slice into the thick sweetbread to make a pocket. Fill with cream cheese filling. Melt butter in a pan or griddle on medium low heat. Dip stuffed sweetbread in the
batter then place in pan or griddle. Cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Take off heat then top with whipped cream, fresh sliced strawberries and granola.
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kupuna KAUA`I
Vilma Lastimosa, Stay at Home Healthcare Services Companion Aide
INSIDE: Staying at Home In-Home Caregiving Aging in Place Photo by KAUAI LIFE Photo & Film
Staying at Home
Photo credit: KAUAI LIFE Photo & Film
It is always wonderful to have loved ones around us and create new memories! Stay at Home Healthcare Services’ pursuit is to help Kauai’s kupuna and others live independently in the privacy, security and comfort of their own home. The benefits of being home for the holidays are not only mental and physical; the importance of having the cornerstone of the family present and connected in the lives of the people they love is also emotionally significant. Meet Vilma, a Stay at Home Healthcare Services Companion Aide who fulfills this purpose for Kauai’s kupuna. When asked what she likes best about in-home caregiving, Vilma responds, “The building of relationships; specifically friendship and love between me and the client. The opportunity to provide service without thinking of any reward in return. And, getting to know the client’s family as well.”
Although Claudia lives with her family, Vilma & Claudia mostly spend their weekly meetings out of the home. Since her family have a home-based business and are Claudia’s primary caregivers, Vilma’s services allow them a time for respite and peace of mind knowing they can keep their mother comfortable at home without depriving her of social stimulation and recreation.
SOCIAL STIMULATION, RECREATION, AND COMPANIONSHIP
Claudia & Vilma fill their outings with trips to the nail salon (“…I’m due for a pedicure,” Claudia says the day I visit with her); afternoons at the library (Claudia is an avid reader and loved reading the Wall Street Journal daily); and road trips to sight see around the
Claudia and Vilma have been “working” together for a few months. That is, if you can describe their time as “work”.
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By Maile Ballesteros island. In fact, Claudia loves taking drives. It’s reminiscent of the years with her husband in their RV; driving through the countryside, taking in the scenery while knitting afghans. Born to be a leader, Claudia helped take care of her siblings and became a nurse after high school. With her first job in a hospital, and a generous salary of $40 (with free daily meals), she was able to continue to help support her family. Fast forward, and with a family of her own, Claudia became a hospital administrator, leading an organization in her home state. She says, “I was a boss. I made sure everyone was doing what they’re supposed to be doing.” And speaking of her husband, her “one man in life,” Vilma asked why she liked and married him. “He was a military man and an excellent dancer. You could savor the music when he danced on the floor with Claudia.” In fact, dancing is one of Claudia’s favorite hobbies. Vilma reports, “I can tell she really loves dancing because every time we hear music [in the car] she carries her sway to the rhythm.” Even Debbie confirms that Claudia, at 90 years young, danced at a wedding last year. Although her husband has passed and is no longer here to dance the night away with her, after a lifetime of caring for others, Claudia’s family is ensuring she can enjoy the quality of life she deserves.
COMPASSIONATE CAREGIVING When asked to describe her most memorable moments with Claudia, Vilma answers, “Claudia and I take weekly drives around the island. One day we went to Spouting Horn and watched the silvery and snowy-like splashes of waves.
While there, I learned that she’s a naturelover. Feeling the breeze and hearing her amazing stories of her life made the surrounding area a perfect paradise. She also cracks jokes and we laugh together! She’s a real joker!” Having to cope with the demands of the hectic holiday season while caring for a loved one can be stressful. But, the compassionate in-home companionship, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and respite care that Stay at Home Healthcare Services can provide will preserve the joy for the holidays. Although no longer the entertainer – Claudia and her husband used to host a Thanksgiving Open House in which hundreds of people would pass through their home for homemade holiday refreshments – she will still be able to partake in holiday traditions from the comfort of living at home. Buying gifts for her daughters, maybe spend Christmas Eve at the Hyatt with family, and have “FaceTime” with relatives. “Family is important,” she says, further describing how she is blessed with two daughters, seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. As I conclude, a visit with Claudia reminds us that the most cherished things in life, ultimately, are family, friends, love given and love received. To learn more about the year-round services offered by Stay at Home Healthcare Services and the entire Ohana Pacific Management Company ohana, visit www.OhanaPacific.com. Special contributions provided by Vilma Lastimosa, Companion Aide “extraordinaire.”
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Aging in Place
By Jasmine Yukimura Director, Kauai Adult Day Health Center
Aging in place means having the health and social supports and services you need to live safely and independently in your home or your community for as long as you wish and are able. Whether you are that older adult or the child of an aging parent, here are just few things to consider. Make Your Home Safe and Accessible. A key step in planning for independence is assessing your home to determine if it can meet your changing needs as you age. Examples of some changes to consider are widening doorways in your home to allow access by a walker or wheelchair, installing grab rails in the bathroom, and clearing clutter. Area Services. Age-friendly communities provide seniors with access to essential supports and services such as meals, recreational activities and in-home therapy services. You can get help for just about any service or need you have. Check with your local community and government services, including your local Agency on Aging.
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Stay Connected. Staying connected to friends, family and community provides many benefits as you age. Social connections with community members of all ages can support physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. Caring for Others. Talk to your family and friends about your plans and wishes, and understand the plans and wishes of the people you care for. Planning for your caregiving role and being aware of community health resources can help support you in your role. Caregiving can be stressful, but knowing where to get help and information can make it easier.
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Start Small: Save Water in the Bathroom By The Department of Water
When it comes to conserving water, even a little goes a long way. So don’t be overwhelmed with the many water saving tips you may come across. If you want to make a difference, it’s OK to start small. Choose one area of your house and make the extra effort there. Here are some simple tips on how you can save water in the bathroom. Toilets • Make every flush count. Don’t use the toilet as an ashtray or wastebasket. (Savings: 3.5 to 5 gallons per flush.) • Check your toilet for leaks by placing a few drops of food coloring in the tank. If the color appears in the bowl, you have a leak and should get it fixed as soon as possible.
• Turn off the water while shaving. (Savings: 3 gallons per minute.) • Check bathroom faucets and pipes for leaks. (Savings: 0.2 gallons per minute or 8,640 gallons per month.)
In the Shower and Bathtub
• Install water-saving shower heads or flow restrictors. (Savings: Up to 75% per shower.)
At the Sink
• Limit showers to 5 minutes. (Savings: 21 gallons.)
• Turn off the water while brushing your teeth. (Savings: 3 gallons per minute.)
• Keep tub baths to a minimum. (Savings: 24 gallons.)
For full descriptions on how to save water in the bathroom visit www.kauaiwater.org or call (808) 245-5455.
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Nicole Brede, General and Orthodontic patient “I feel really good about my dental treatment here, staff are great and very accommodating.”
Providing dental care for the entire family, from keiki to kupuna since 2001 Dr. Randall P. Jaurequi General Dentist
Member of the American Dental Association, Hawaii Dental Association, and Kauai County Dental Society.
808.245.8866
4370 Kukui Grove Street, Suite 211, Lihue Hawaii 96766 www.hawaiianislanddental.com • info@hawaiianislanddental.com Office Hours: Mon-Thurs; 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri. & Sat. by Appointment; Closed Sun.
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Long-Term Care, and Medicare Insurances Jason Blake
808-652-5210 jblakekauai@gmail.com Fax: 877-504-9376
Call for a free consultation.
Happy New Year from Lihue Pharmacy Group!
Kapaa Pharmacy has moved! Located in the Primary Care Clinic of Kauai, Office of Dr.’s Sonido, Lanson, Bautista and Yap. 3216 Elua Street, Lihue HI 96766 Phone: 808-246-6900. Our hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Accepting Kaiser, HMSA, Caremark, EUTF, Silver Scripts, Most Medicare D Plans, United Health, Aloha Care, AARP, Tricare-Express Scripts, & Medco
Lihue Pharmacy Group:
3216 Elua Street, Lihue Lihue Clinic Pharmacy • 246-6900
Lihue Professional Pharmacy
3420-B Khuio Hwy, Inside Kauai Medical Clinic • 245-3800
Lihue Pharmacy
4491 A Kolopa Street, Lihue Next to State Farm. • 246-9100
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Kauai Twins "Go Hollywood" Close up with Savannah & Maddison Hubbard
Savannah & Maddison Hubbard plays “Emma and Jules Kramden” on the Nickelodeon show Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn How old are you and what school do you attend? We are 10 years old and we go to Kalaheo School. We used to attend Island School. We like both schools because they have activities we really like, like chorus, music, drama and art. (Maddison) How did you get started in acting? My mom started a new job and she thought she had off during the summers but she didn’t. So, she had to look for a summer program to stick us in. The closest program to our house that could fit my sister, brother and I was the Hawaii Children’s Theatre Summer Stars. We didn’t even know we liked acting until then. We’ve been doing Summer Stars and acting since we were 5 years old. (Savannah & Mom) What is your most memorable role and why? There are two. Our favorite theatre role was when we played Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum in Alice in Wonderland. It was really funny and we got to do a tap dance. And playing Emma and Jules Kramden on the Nickelodeon show Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn, since that is our first T.V. role. (Savannah & Maddison) What is your favorite part about acting? Pretending to be someone else, the audition process is exciting, meeting new people and traveling I think. All of it is fun! (Savannah) Are you the only actors in the family? All the kids in our family act. My dad likes to surf and play golf. My uncles are professional bodyboarders, my grandma is a competitive tennis player, and my mom was a college cheerleader. But no actors. (Maddison)
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How did you get discovered? Our dance instructor Carol Culver told us about and encouraged us to attend an acting workshop by an L.A. Talent Manager, here on Kauai back in January 2016. After the half-day workshop, my mom received a call from Ms. Susie Mains of Trilogy Talent Management. She wanted to represent all of us (Tanner, Savannah and Maddison) and submit us for auditions in L.A. We didn’t really know what that meant but it was nice to know she liked us and thought we could be actors in Hollywood. (Maddison & Mom) Who would you like to thank? We would like to thank our family, friends, school and community for all their love and support. We would like to also thank Uncle Ed Eaton for encouraging us to audition for our first professional and local theatre production, South Pacific directed by Brenda Biehler. Next, the Agudong Ohana who have been a huge help with getting us to know the ins and outs of the business and for their continued support. Lastly, to Siena who has been our inspiration from the start and a great role model. (Savannah, Maddison and Mom) Be sure to watch Savannah, Maddison & Siena on Saturdays at 6:30pm on Nickelodeon!
Twins, Savannah & Maddison Hubbard
INSIDE: 2017 Education Guide Keiki Activities Spring Art Contest From the Bookshelf Growing up Online Photo by KAUAI LIFE Photo & Film
Our Favorite Keiki Spring and Summer Fun
Hawaii Children’s Theatre Summer Stars
Registration begins online: March 1st, 2017 Program Dates: June 12th to July 13th with performances July 13th-16th Time: Morning, afternoon and full day program available Ages: 5 and up No previous theatre experience necessary For more information: visit hawaiichildrenstheatre.org or call 808-246-8985
Kauai Academy of Creative Arts Summer Program
Details: Four weeks summer arts program featuring morning, afternoon and all day sessions. Ages: 6-14 years Dates: June 19-July 14, 2017 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: $290 for morning or afternoon session or $550 for all day. Contact: Jennifer Hipp, 635-8861 Kauaicreativearts.org Kauaicreativearts@gmail.com
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County of Kauai Spring Break Fun Dates: March 20-24, 2017 Ages: 5-11 For more information: www.kauai.gov/parks
Kalaheo’s Drama Club Presents Honk Jr.
The story of Ugly Duckling on 2 weekends Friday 4/28 & Saturday 4/29 and Friday 5/5, Saturday 5/6 @ 7 pm. This year adding in Sunday matinee on 5/7 @ 2 pm. Admission: preschool through fifth grade $1. Grades 6th - adult $5.
Camp Good News Kauai
Dates: July 10-14, 2017 Ages: 5-15 Batsite: www.CampGoodNewsKauai.org Batphone: 808.639.9675 Batcom: Jimmy@CampGoodNewsKauai.org Batcave: (top secret)
YWCA of Kaua’i Girlz Zone – Girlz Dayz Camp This is a day camp for girls to participate in activities that are creative, fun and encourage physical activity, communication, teamwork, responsibility and healthy relationships.
Annual Parent/Child Fair Saturday, April 8, 2017 9:30 AM to 1 PM FREE Kukui Grove Center Stage area Annual event that highlights services available to parents of children ages 1 – 8 years of age including a lot of fun activities for the keiki. Contact: Jeanie Odo (808) 274-3504 Jeannie_Odo@notes.k12.hi.us
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.
Kauai's Biggest Easter Egg Hunt April 14th, Friday 10:00am Hanapepe Football Stadium 3:00pm Vidinha Soccer Field Thousands of candy filled eggs, Prize Drawings, Life Size Puppets & the Easter Story FREE EVENT Pre-Register online www.kckauai.com
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ATTENTION YOUNG ARTISTS!! Spring Art Contest Senildto ema
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2017 Year of the Rooster Polynesian Jungle Fowl are called Moa in Hawaiian.
Step 1: With A Pencil form up the head, neck, body, thigh, wing, and tail using circle and oval shapes. Then make the longer tail feathers. Remember to press softly.
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Step 2: Now draw the details of the rooster and outline it with a pen. Step 3: Finish the rooster by coloring it with colored pencils or crayons eMail your art to Kauai Family Magazine by April 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
Holiday Winner! Cade Myers
Age 11 Grade 6 Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School Kaua’i Family Magazine thanks all the young creative artists for their participation. Everyone’s a winner with us!
Lio | Honorable Mentions
Addy Bechard Age 9 Grade 4 Kalaheo Elementary School
ChaiLee Cox-Tsuchiya Age 6 Grade 1 'Ele'ele Elementary School
Katrina ruaboro Age 7Grade 2 Wilcox Elementary School
Kaylee Tokuda Age 7 Grade 2 King Kaumualii Elementary
Kealohi Pau Age 9 Grade 4 Koloa School
Keanu Perreira- Inouye Age 9 Grade 4 Wilcox Elementary School
Lukia Lozar Age 8 Grade 2 Kawaikini School
Naiya Girald Age 7 Grade 2 Kapaa Elementary School
Kaitlyn Lum Age 8 Grade 3 Kalaheo School
Sandy kanakaole-Lopes Age 10 Grade 4 King Kaumuali'i elementary
Stella Fornari Age 7 Grade 1 Wilcox School
Uraiya Girald Age 6 Grade 1 Kapaa Elementary School
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Kealia School - the original campus was more like a one-room school house, built in 1919 and located in the company store of the Makee Sugar Company,
Island School:
The Voyage Island School’s story has not been fully told until now. From its conception in the mid-70s, when it opened mid-year with just 12 students in an old plantation store in Kealia, the school has grown to 38 acres and 420 students. Originally encompassing kindergarten to eighth grade, it now offers pre-K through high school, and some of the early students have children attending and graduating from Island School. Over four decades, every aspect of the school has developed – from arts to athletics, from faculty to facilities, from the campus to the curriculum. What has not changed is the vision of a thriving, nurturing, challenging community of learners.
39thBday - Children of alumni, the next generation of students, blow out the candles at Island School's 39th birthday
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Local author and former bureau chief and science writer for The Honolulu Advertiser, Jan TenBruggencate, tells the compelling tale, enhanced by over 250 photos, in this new book Island School: The Voyage, was released at the school’s 40th Birthday celebration on Friday, January 27, 2017, and sold for $40.
2nd birthday - Island School's first students celebrate birthday #2 at the Kealia campus
Campus 2016 - Island School's Puhi campus now sits on almost 40 acres and serves 420 students.
In celebration of this milestone, staff, faculty, students, members of the Board of Directors, parents, alumni and community members gathered at an assembly to present songs and hula performances to honor the senior graduating class. The
seven Founding Mothers of Island School were present to offer their perspectives on the school’s 40 years of growth. Students spent the rest of the day enjoying team games and a BBQ lunch.
For more information about Island School, contact Sean Magoun, Director of Institutional Advancement, at info@ischool.org, or call 808-246-0233.
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Hawaii Technology Academy, Leaders in Blended Learning Independence and autonomy, these are two words that come to mind when you think of Hawaii Technology Academy. Hawaii Technology Academy (HTA) is a public charter school offering families an alternative to homeschooling and the traditional education model. HTA empowers students to succeed through a blended learning experience of face-to-face instruction, virtual instruction and independent learning. For school year 2017-2018, HTA will be offering a tuition-free program to students in grades 5-12 on Kauai. HTA’s unique blended learning approach partners certified teachers with a parent or guardian, known as the Learning Coach, to ensure student success. Required face-to-face classes are held twice a week, with a virtual and independent component that can be completed from home, alongside the parent Learning Coach. Teachers design
their lessons and activities around HTA’s core values of collaboration, critical thinking, communication, creativity and character. In addition to contentspecific knowledge, students develop organizational, time management and communication skills at HTA, enhancing college and career readiness. Field trips and enrichment opportunities are also plentiful, allowing students to interact with their peers and get involved in the community. HTA is the future of learning!
Open enrollment for school year 2017-2018 begins March 1, 2017. To learn more and sign up for an information session, visit myhta.org or call 808-676-5444.
Now Enrolling for 2017-2018 Find out more about the future of learning and see if HTA is the right fit for your family. Visit our website to sign up for an information session today!
myhta.org 808-676-5444
■ Statewide Public Charter School ■ Leaders in Blended Learning ■ HTA’s Blended Learning Model o Face-to-Face Instruction o Virtual Instruction o Independent Learning
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St. Catherine School St. Catherine School in Kapa’a has been in operation since 1946. In April 2016, Bishop Larry Silva approved a high school program at St. Catherine’s which is run in partnership with the Archdiocese of Miami Virtual Catholic School. The students in the very first freshman class began their high school studies in July 2016. The St. Catherine School High School Program is for motivated students who want to learn and would enjoy a small, supportive, and focused Catholic environment each day. The coordinator
of the program is available to the students at all times for help and guidance. We are proud to offer a choice of honors level or standard level classes, many electives, and 14 Advanced Placement (AP) choices. In addition to the online curriculum, Art, Music, PE and Science labs are taught on campus by members of St. Catherine’s faculty. We currently offer several clubs to choose from such as Chess, Speech and Debate, Science Olympiad, Yearbook, Acting, and Ukulele.
Please contact Maria at (808) 822-4212 or mballesteros@st-catherineschool.org for more information. View our webpage: http://kauaistcatherine.org/school and make plans to attend our Open House, on March 3rd from 5 to 7 p.m. or on March 5th from 2 to 4 p.m., and see what we are all about!
St. Catherine School’s High School Program Accepting enrollments for the 2017-2018 school year from motivated students entering grades 9 through 12. Online college preparatory classes offered in a supportive Catholic environment on St. Catherine School’s campus in Kapa’a!
Contact Maria at (808) 822-4212 or mballesteros@st-catherineschool.org Website: http://kauaistcatherine.org/school
OPEN HOUSE March 3 from 5-7 p.m. and March 5th from 2-4 p.m. rd
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Growing Up Online The Best Way to Read
Print versus Digital Books Learning to read well is so important that the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests pediatricians “prescribe” reading aloud to parents of young children. For many parents, the question is how kids should be reading. Is reading on a new-fangled screen better or worse than reading an old-fashioned book? Researchers don’t yet have definitive answers, but it’s beginning to look as though reading in different formats presents different challenges and rewards. Kids will have an advantage if they are comfortable with both print and pixels. traditional picture books with little ones. In In many ways, what’s happened to reading one recent study, 3- to 5-year-old children mirrors conversations about cooking that understood more about a story when goes on in many families. Often parents parents read from a paper book rather need to get supper on the table fast! And than an e-book. Researchers speculate most people believe family life is enriched the kids-and by setting aside time At every age, children are that their parents-got to linger over meals more likely to become distracted by the made from scratch. options presented In our interactive proficient readers by the e-book, so world, reading also if they are surrounded they were less able has a dual personality. by opportunities to read. to focus on content. The sheer quantity of Be sure your child has a Also, when parents information available library card so you can read paper books, online means children they were more likely need to learn how borrow physical to engage in what to browse, skim and as well as e-books. experts call “dialogic scan, zeroing in on reading,” adding questions and asides that key words and making use of links. At connect the story to the child’s experience. the same time, children also benefit from what’s being called “slow reading”. Total Elementary School. immersion in a text is both a source of pleasure and a way to cultivate deeper Before they are competent readers, attention and better thinking. children enjoy playing interactive games. Research suggests that the selective Here are suggestions about how to attention required by games may actually encourage both skills at every age: teach kids to screen out distraction, Before age 5. making it easier for them to focus on other Very young children are drawn to color and online tasks including reading. sound, so it’s no surprise that they reach for tablets and cellphones. Seek out apps that are responsive instead of passive, so kids become accustomed to the idea that they can control what happens on the screen. Research also suggests that there are measurable benefits from sharing
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Even after they can read independently, children still benefit from reading aloud with parents, so don’t give up prematurely on bedtime stories. Reading together gives parents opportunities to ask questions that deepen a child’s connection to the text-what do you think will happen next? Why did the character
By Carolyn Jabs choose to do something? How did another character feel? This is also a good age to encourage reading as a habit. Whenever possible, set aside 30 minutes a day for dedicated reading.
Middle school. Online reading requires much greater selfcontrol than a physical book, according to Julie Coiro, a researcher who has studied digital reading comprehension in middle-school students. Since preadolescents are so easily distracted, they may need help in structuring online homework so they don’t bounce endlessly between websites, games, social media and text messages. Talk to your child about tuning out e-noise when they read if only because schoolwork will be finished more quickly. Put the phone in airplane mode. Don’t click on extraneous links. Parents may also be dismayed to find that children who were avid readers in elementary school seem to lose interest in books in middle school. Don’t give up. Look for books that connect with special interests and explore the social situations that are often so perplexing to preadolescents. Give your children a chance to discover series books and graphic novels, poetry and photo essays, infographics and the novels behind the movies they love.
High school. Researchers are beginning to detect subtle differences in what people comprehend when they read on devices and on paper. For example, one study found that people
who read online were able to recall facts, but had a harder time writing an analysis of the material. Encourage your high school student to make more deliberate choices about how he or she wants to read by asking questions about what works best. Is this an assignment that requires skimming or deep reading? When do you need to focus your attention? What’s the best way to do that? Whenever possible, point out opportunities for what Ralph Waldo Emerson called “creative reading,” which depends upon “labor and invention.” Be sure teens have access to physical books they can annotate. Although some e-readers now offer this option, it can still be very satisfying to underline passages and jot notes in the margin of a beloved book. Introduce your child to the idea of keeping a reading journal to record private reflections as well as the possibility of sharing thoughts on social media sites devoted to books such as Riffle, Goodreads and Shelfari. At every age, children are more likely to become proficient readers if they are surrounded by opportunities to read. Be sure your child has a library card so you can borrow physical as well as e-books. Pick up paperbacks at garage sales and download free books from websites like the Gutenberg Project. Most of all, don’t belittle one kind of reading at the expense of another. This is one case where the old song definitely rings true: “Make new friends but keep the old. One is silver and the other’s gold!
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Kauai Christian Academy
Kauai Christian Academy has been in operation on Kauai since 1973. Our mission is to offer an academically excellent, Christ-centered education for the families of Kauai. KCA is an independent, evangelical Protestant Christian school. We practice “open enrollment,” welcoming all students to take part in our life-changing education. KCA is located on a beautiful 10+ acre campus on Kilauea Road a mile or so from the Kilauea Lighthouse. We offer van service from Lihue and Kapaa. Our teachers and our curriculum support the Bible as the foundation of all truth. We place an emphasis on developing character according to the principles of the Bible. Realizing that all education has an underlying philosophy, all academic subjects are taught from a biblical worldview. The strength of our school is our loving teachers who see teaching as a way to minister to the development of students, not simply as a job. Although our school has grown significantly in recent years, we maintain an excellent teacher/student ratio, allowing our teachers to invest in each individual student. The results include exceptional standardized test scores, essentially a 100% college acceptance rate, a loving family atmosphere, and students known in the community for their maturity and character.
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Learn more about us and see pictures and or video at www.kcaschool.org, or call (808) 828-0047 for more information or to schedule a school tour.
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• Preschool through graduating 12th grade • 8:1 average Student to Teacher ratio • 10 acre campus 1 mile from Kilauea Lighthouse • Impeccable safety record • Excellent test scores • Students are known in the community for their character, integrity, work ethic, and servant leadership
St. Theresa School Where Every Learner’s Future is Bright The mission of all who work at St. Theresa School is simple: to provide the means for our learners to thrive academically, spiritually, and physically. At St. Theresa, we foster student growth by ensuring a clean, safe learning environment, high quality, caring teachers, and clear and consistent communication between students, families, teachers and staff. As a faith based school, we are able to weave the principles of Catholic Social Teaching, character building and spiritual development into every aspect of learning. Students are able to attend Mass weekly and participate in community service activities. Middle school learners serve as
mentors for our young learners, developing their leadership skills and confidence. From our core curriculum, to our technology integration, to our enrichment Art, Music and Spanish programs, we strive to meet the needs of every learner, Preschool through Eighth grade. St. Theresa School has adopted the Renaissance Learning platform for Accelerated Reading and Math. Our learners utilize Chromebooks daily for Accelerated Math assignments, supplemental applications and research. We recognize that parents and community are essential, and we welcome volunteers and encourage parent involvement in all aspects of school life.
Our commitment to core curriculum learning and technology set St. Theresa School apart. But it is faith, community and o’hana which provide the foundation for a quality education, and we welcome all who wish to be part of the St. Theresa family.
We provide the opportunity for every learner to Soar To Success: Spiritually, Academically, Physically, and in Service to Community. Strong academics, Christian based teachings, and 21st century technology are tools we use to create tomorrow’s leaders.
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Aloha! Hope everyone is having a fantastic year. We’ve had an exciting year so far on Kauai Shining Stars featuring stories about Kauai High’s opening of their Raider Credit Union, Kapaa High’s new business plan competition, Wilcox Elementary’s work on STEM education, and many other bright spots taking place in our schools. Stay tuned for future episodes about Kalaheo
Elementary’s literacy practices, Waimea Canyon’s push to be “future ready”, and many more exciting segments. Tune in to Channel 6 on Sundays, Mondays, and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m., or Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 9:00 p.m. You can also watch us online at http://vimeo.com/ channels/kauaishiningstars.
If you want to nominate a person, group, program, or event to be featured on Kauai Shining Stars, send me an email at hawaiiclone@hotmail.com and tell me all about it. Keep smiling and shining bright! Aloha, Sean Doi Producer and Host of Kauai Shining Stars
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On Kaua‘i approximately 220 tons of trash enters the landfill every day.
That is the weight of 33 African Elephants daily. How do we reduce the amount of waste going into our trash carts? We reduce, we reuse and we recycle. www.kauaikeikirecycles.com is an interactive website created to teach children about waste reduction and recycling on Kaua‘i. The website was officially lunched on November 15, 2016 to celebrate America Recycles Day, a day where organizations from across the country come together to educate the community about the importance of recycling. The website includes games and activates highlighting the 3Rs, reduce, reuse, and recycle and was designed to provide children with a comprehensive resource for recycling on Kaua‘i. Kids are able to test their recycling IQ with an entertaining quiz and are encouraged to start a new recycling habit at home or at school by taking an online pledge. The website is also home to the County’s kids recycling mascot, Blu the amazing blue recycling bin. Blu is known to go on exciting recycling adventures around the Island, share fun recycling facts, and gives kids and their parents helpful waste reduction tips. Blu even has his own Instagram account @blurecycles. Head over to www.kauaikeikirecycles.com and take the pledge to start a new recycling habit pledge for a chance to win a prize pack including a mini Blu plushy, reusable bag, pen made out of recycled plastic, and refillable plastic tumbler. Contest ends May 7th, 2017. For further information on recycling, call the County Recycling Office at 241-4841, or visit our website at www.kauai.gov/recycling
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With Children’s Librarian Ku’ulei Vaughan Lihue Public Library
New Animal Books for Kids Welcome to the column about good books for kids. You can find all the titles mentioned at Lihue Public Library’s Children’s Section. Talk to our friendly children’s librarian, Ms. Vaughan. Or, join us for Toddler Story-Time on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Happy reading!
The Nest By Kenneth Oppel Illustrated by Jon Klassen Call #: J Oppel Juvenile Fiction Grades 4-7 Steve, who worries about his sick baby brother, dreams of ‘angels’ who say they can help. But are they really angels, or something else? Are they just Steve’s over-active imagination? A thrilling read from Printz Award-Winner Oppel, and Caldecott-Award-Winner Klassen. Could be scary.
Oops, Pounce, Quick, Run! An Alphabet Caper By Mike Twohy Call #: E Twohy ABC Picture Book Grades Pre-K+ This alphabet caper begins when a sleeping mouse is awakened by a bouncing ball. Then, the chase is on in this sweet and charming tale told from A to Z.
Dog Man By Dav Pilkey Call #: J Pilkey Juvenile Fiction Grades 1-4 Graphic Novels The author of Captain Underpants brings us Dog Man. After a horrific explosion, Dog Man, the crime fighter, is born. Based on a character Pilkey created in 2nd grade, Dog Man is a hilarious read. With how-to-draw panels and flip-o-ramas. It will delight both newbies and Captain Underpants fans.
Panda Pants. By Jacqueline Davies Illustrated by Sydney Hanson Call #: E Davies Picture Book Grades Pre-K+ One day Panda tells his father why he really wants to wear pants. Father Panda doesn’t think he needs them. Will Panda be able to convince him?
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For children of any age, anxiety can strike without warning. Typically, children may experience symptoms of anxiety when in new situations or when your child is worried they might be separated from you, like when starting kindergarten. Routine visits to medical professionals, dropoffs at school or other changes to your child’s daily routine can trigger feelings of anxiety. Despite your best efforts to prepare your child for a new situation, they may still experience mild, moderate or even severe anxiety in these circumstances. Every child will show signs of anxiety in different ways, but typical symptoms may include sweaty palms, stomach pain, headache or behaviors such as withdrawal, crying, nailbiting, clinging to you or angry outbursts. No matter the situation that triggered your child’s anxiety, there are strategies you can use to help them work through this feeling. The first step in addressing anxiety with your child is to help them notice the changes in their body and behavior. As gently as possible, point out to your child the behaviors you are observing and ask if they notice them, too. For example, if your child begins to bite their nails when they are nervous, try the following phrase: “I see you are biting your nails. Did you notice that?” By addressing the behavior in a neutral way, you are helping them pay attention to how their body responds to stress. Although you may feel frustrated by the behavior, don’t discipline your
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child, as this can cause feelings of shame and make them feel worse. Next, help your child understand that feelings of anxiety are normal and that everyone feels anxious. Share how some situations in your life make you feel stressed or anxious. For example, you could say, “I get butterflies in my stomach when I have to talk to new people.” Help your child understand there is nothing wrong with feeling worried or anxious. Once you’ve helped your child recognize anxiety and know that everyone feels
By Mary Navarro, MA,LMFT anxious at times, you can now help your child learn to relax. First, talk with your child about what is making them feel anxious and try to reduce those fears verbally. For example, your child may become agitated in a doctor’s waiting room fearing they will receive a shot. Talking with your child about what is bothering them will help clarify what the problem is and it will give you the opportunity to provide accurate information about what they can expect. If your child continues to have anxiety symptoms, teach them stress reduction strategies, including slow breathing exercises, guided imagery of their favorite place to be, and reassuring them with your physical presence. Don’t force your child to do something that’s causing them unusually high fear. Instead, encourage your child to take small steps to overcome their anxiety over time.
If your child’s anxiety becomes so high or happens so often that they are unable to participate in normal activities, you can also reach out to your child’s pediatrician for guidance. Signs that you may want to seek professional help include your child’s refusal to participate in school, an inability to maintain healthy sleep habits, frequent complaining of stomach pains, changes in their appetite (such as binge eating or refusing to eat). As a parent, you are the biggest influence on your child’s ability to cope with anxiety. By providing your child the words to label this feeling, normalizing the feeling, and providing your child relaxation techniques, you are building your child’s resilience and preparing them for future stressful life events.
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Parent Partners Help Families in Their Time of Need Imagine families caring for children with emotional or behavioral challenges. They are desperately trying to get the help they need but often become overwhelmed trying to navigate the complex system of care. This is where a Parent Partner from ‘Ohana Support Services (OSS) steps in. Parent Partners walk with parents throughout their journey by offering nonjudgmental, peer-to-peer support. They support and empower parents in their journey to care for their families. Parent Partners, like Tiffany Marrotte on Kaua`i, can assist parents in a multitude of ways. They fill many roles including collaborating to define goals and needs, connecting parents with resources, helping with transportation, attending important meetings, empowering families through advocacy, and nurturing parenting skills. Like all Parent Partners, Tiffany brings both extensive professional and “lived” experience to her relationship with program participants. For seven years she and her husband have been foster parents for youth ranging in age from 6- to 20-years-old, many with mental health issues or developmental disabilities. Through this experience Tiffany has gained special insights and skills that assist her when helping parents in the program.
Family Guidance Center Care Coordinator, Mary Roberson and ‘Ohana Support Services Parent Partner, Tiffany Marrotte, on right, discuss a client at the Kauai Family Guidance Center.
“Our program helps families build relationships within the community and connects them with a variety of resources,” Tiffany says. “The families gain support, knowledge, skills, and understanding when dealing with their Parent Partners walk children. I walk with the families on this journey, with parents throughout helping them every step of the way.”
their journey by offering nonjudgmental, peerto-peer support. They support and empower parents in their journey to care for their families.
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) 748-3070 to discuss how Parent Partners can help you work toward your own success story.
The Child & Family Service (CFS) ‘OSS Program is a collaborative partnership with the Department of Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division. CFS is a private nonprofit with nearly 50 programs that strengthen and empower families. For more information, https://www.childandfamilyservice.org/programs/oss/ ‘Ohana Support Services, We Walk With You
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Combined Psychiatric and Addictive Disorder Treatment-Critical for Recovery By, Gerald J. McKenna, MD, FASAM, DLFAPA
Many people with drug or alcohol dependence also have psychiatric problems, “dual diagnosis.” These people do best in a treatment program that is capable of addressing both of these problems. Unless psychiatric and addictive disorders with naloxone) and Vivitrol (monthly are addressed simultaneously, patients naltrexone injections treat both opioid can’t function to maximal levels in dependence and/or alcohol) are critical the community. Instead psychiatric tools in the battle to overcome the disorders would re-emerge and lead to Opioid Epidemic. Other medications relapse on drugs, or the patient would help patients struggling with alcoholism relapse on drugs and psychiatric issues to detoxify safely (did you know severe would re-emerge. Both conditions are alcoholics require medical attention neurological disorders and each affect to stop?) Both opioid and alcohol use different areas of the disorders also have brain with different Unless psychiatric and relapse prevention neurotransmitters and maintenance addictive disorders involved. People medication therapies. often tend to view The psychiatric are addressed psychiatric disorders symptoms triggered simultaneously, as “mental illness” by methamphetamine or addictions as patients can’t function use disorders “behavior disorders,” or alcoholism: to maximal levels in but in fact they are like paranoia, both brain disorders, the community schizophrenia, and often chronic and depression can be recurring. addressed with thoughtful, responsible In the last fifty years, new knowledge on brain neurochemistry and the interconnectivity of various parts of the brain have greatly increased our understanding about how the brain works in both types of disorders. With these advances we have developed more effective medications to treat many common psychiatric disorders and to impact some addictive disorders. The field of Addiction Medicine does not purport to have any magic pills to cure addictions, but it has definitely made advances. Suboxone (buprenorphine
prescribing of psychiatric medications along with an addiction treatment program. Time, family and community education, relapse prevention skillbuilding, cognitive behavioral therapy, supportive networks are also important to a comprehensive dual diagnosis recovery plan. The field of brain research has exploded over the past 30 years. This, and the emphasis of understanding genetics and epigenetics will continue to expand our opportunities for recovery in the fields of psychiatry and addiction medicine.
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The Benefits of an Active Pregnancy
By Clyner S. Antalan, M.D. Kauai Medical Clinic
The latest accessory in many gyms isn’t a trendy pair of headphones, workout pants or sneaker – it’s a baby bump. Many moms-to-be are realizing that having a regular fitness routine not just after, but also during pregnancy can be beneficial for their health and that of their babies. “There are many benefits to exercise in pregnancy that are good for both Mom and baby,” says Clyner Antalan, MD, an OB-GYN with Kaua‘i Medical Clinic. Staying active during pregnancy can reduce common problems associated with pregnancy, such as: • Back pain.
• Constipation.
• Gestational diabetes.
• Preeclampsia.
• Excessive weight gain.
• Risk of a cesarean delivery.
Exercise in pregnancy also promotes healthy weight-gain during pregnancy and helps prevent the above complications. It also helps you to lose the weight you gained in pregnancy after the baby is born. Speaking of gaining weight, many women wonder: What is the appropriate amount of weight gain for a healthy pregnancy?
“There are many benefits to exercise in pregnancy that are good for both Mom and baby.”
According to the Institute of Medicine, women should gain the following amount of weight based on their body mass index (BMI) prior to pregnancy:
Underweight (BMI less than 18.5) – Gain 28-40 pounds during the entire pregnancy, and about 1 pound per week in the second and third trimesters. Normal weight (BMI 18.5-24.9) – Gain 25-35 pounds during the entire pregnancy, and 1 pound per week in the second and third trimesters. Overweight (BMI 25-29.9) – Gain 15-25 pounds during the entire pregnancy, and about 1/2 pound per week in the second and third trimesters. Obese (BMI greater than 30) – Gain 11-20 pounds during the entire pregnancy, and about 1/2 pound per week in the second and third trimesters. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact your physician or call Kaua‘i Medical Clinic at 245-1500.
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By Patricia Sanchez. D.D.S.
First Dental Visit Baby’s first teeth:
Usually the lower anterior teeth are the first to appear at 6-8 months of age. Baby teeth help children speak, chew, and smile. They also help to guide permanent teeth into position.
Baby’s First Dental Visit:
The first dental visit should be when the first tooth appears and no later than the first birthday. During the first dental visit, we will: • Familiarize the baby with the dental setting • Asses your baby’s oral health and caries risk • Talk about how to take care of your baby’s teeth • Answer your questions and address any concerns
Oral Hygiene for Your Baby:
Clean your baby’s gums with a damp gauze after meals and specially before bedtime. Once the first tooth erupts, a toothbrush with a small head and soft bristles should
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Kuhio Pediatric Dental Happy First Birthday, Emme!
be used to brush your baby’s teeth with a small smear of fluoride toothpaste. Brushing should be done at least twice a day, the most important time to brush is before bedtime. For children ages 3-6, a pea-size amount can be used with the assistance of the parents. Children should spit out and not swallow the excess toothpaste.
Baby Bottle Tooth Decay:
Known also as Early Childhood Caries, it is a form of decay caused by frequent and prolonged exposure of teeth to liquids containing sugar such as formula, juice and breast milk. When the baby is put to bed with a sweet liquid instead of water, this liquid collects around teeth feeding bacteria and producing acids that attack dental enamel. To prevent baby bottle tooth decay: • Avoid at will breast feeding once the first teeth begin to erupt • Put children to sleep with only water in their bottles • Avoid the use of bottles/sippy cups with juice or milk
Ensuring Every Child’s Dental Visit is Positive Kuhio Pediatric Dental’ s aim is to ensure every child’s dental visit is a positive experience. Dr. Patricia Sanchez is committed to working with Kaua’i keiki parents and caregivers to establish the crucial communication necessary for promoting healthy oral and nutritional habits at home for young keiki. Early and Regular Dental Visits = Preventative Dentistry
What role do parents and caregivers play in prevention?
Dr. Sanchez practices preventative dentistry. Focusing on early and regular visits to the pediatric dentist, beginning at one-year of age or when a child’s first teeth emerge. This first dental visit sets a plan to protect your infant’s dental health. The earlier the dental visit, the better the chance of preventing dental disease and helping your child build a cavity-free smile.
After evaluating your child’s dental health, Dr. Sanchez will design a personalized program of home care for your child. This program includes brushing and flossing instructions, diet counseling, and fluoride recommendations. By following these directions, you can give your child a lifetime of healthy habits.
Dr. Patricia Sanchez earned her degree in pediatric dentistry from the University of Puerto Rico School of Dental Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Sanchez and her team look forward to providing you with exceptional care for your keiki.
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Birth to Booster Child Passenger Safety Child Safety Seats ■ Children under the age of eight are required to ride in a child safety seat when riding in a motor vehicle. ■ Always review the installation instructions accompanying the car seat and the vehicle. ■ Select the seat that best fits your child and your vehicle. ■ Children should be buckled up in the back seat since it has been proven to be the safest location in the vehicle. ■ Never put a rear-facing seat in the front seat of a vehicle with active front-passenger airbags. ■ Children should be kept rear-facing until the height or weight maximum of a rear-facing seat is reached, and a minimum of one year and twenty pounds.
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■ Always ensure that harness straps are snug and that child is securely buckled up.
Booster Seats ■ Children ages four through seven are required to ride in a child safety seat or a booster seat when riding in a motor vehicle. ■ The only exemptions are if the child is over 4’9”, over 80 pounds or if the vehicle has lap-only seat belts in the rear seat. Never use a booster seat with lap-only seat belts ■ There are child safety seats with harnesses rated up to 80 pounds for vehicles equipped with lap-only belts. ■ Booster seats should be used until the lap and shoulder belts fit correctly. The lap belt should fit
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rear-facing in the back seat as long as possible, up to the height or weight limit of the seat. There are some seats available with rear-facing limits as high as 45 pounds.
■ A child that cannot sit with his or her back against the seat back cushion with knees bent over the vehicle’s seat edge without slouching should continue to use a booster seat regardless of age, weight or height.
■ Convertible Seat – Convertible seats can be used rear-facing, then converted to forward-facing. The seats can be used longer since the height and weight limits are higher than for infant-only seats.
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■ Forward-Facing Seat – Children that have outgrown their rear-facing seats or that are at least one year old and twenty pounds should ride forwardfacing in the back seat until age four.
Type of Seats birth to at least one year old and at least twenty pounds must ride in rear-facing seats. However, it is recommended that infants be kept
■ Booster Seat – Children that are four through seven years of age are required to ride in booster seats in the back seat. They should remain in a booster after age seven until the vehicle seat belts fit properly.
Always buckle up yourself. Set a good example. Do not leave child alone in the car. For more information on child passenger safety and for information on child safety seat inspection sites, please visit the Keiki Injury Prevention Coalition website at www.kipchawaii.org. Another resource on child safety seats is Safetybelt Safe’s website www.carseat.org
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INSIDE: 2017 KIF Spring Sports Schedules Mission Towards a Safer Kauai Sports Activities After Sports Recovery Photo courtesy: Ron Kosen
Proud to Sponsor the 2017 Spring KIF Sports Schedules SOFTBALL - 2017 Day Tue. Thur-Sat
Date 2/21/17
Matchup
Site
Time
Pre-Season Meeting
Kauai HS Library
6:00 p.m.
Hanapepe Stadium
TBA
Wed
2/23-25/16 Waimea Invitational 3/8/17
Kapaa VS Kauai
Kapaa HS
5:30 p.m.
Thur.
3/9/17
Waimea VS Kapaa
Waimea Canyon Park
Sat.
3/11/17
Waimea VS Kapaa
Waimea Canyon Park
Wed.
3/15/17
Kauai VS Waimea
Isenberg Park
3:30 p.m. JV 1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break 3:30 p.m.
Thur.
3/16/17
Kauai VS Kapaa
Isenberg Park
Sat.
3/18/17
Kauai VS Kapaa
Isenberg Park
Wed.
3/22/17
Kapaa VS Waimea
Kapaa HS
Thur.
3/23/17
Waimea VS Kauai
Waimea Canyon Park
Sat.
3/25/17
Waimea VS Kauai
Waimea Canyon Park
Wed.
3/29/17
Playoff
TBA
Sat.
4/1/17
Playoff
TBA
Wed.
4/5/17
Kauai VS Kapaa
Isenberg Park
3:30 p.m.
Thur.
4/6/17
Kapaa VS Waimea
Kapaa HS
Sat.
4/8/17
Kapaa VS Waimea
Kapaa HS
Wed.
4/12/17
Waimea VS Kauai
Waimea Canyon Park
5:30 p.m. JV 1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break 5:30 p.m.
Thur.
4/13/17
Kapaa VS Kauai
Kapaa HS
Sat.
4/15/17
Kapaa VS Kauai
Kapaa HS
Wed.
4/19/17
Waimea VS Kapaa
Waimea Canyon Park
Thur.
4/20/17
Kauai VS Waimea
Isenberg Park
Sat.
4/22/17
Kauai VS Waimea
Isenberg Park
Mon
4/24/17
Playoff
Tue
4/25/17
Playoff
Wed
4/26/17
Playoff
Tue.
5/16/17
Post Season Meeting
Kauai HS Library
Host: OIA Week 45
McKinley HS Rainbow Wahine Stadium
State Tournament Wed.-Sat. May 3-6
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5:30 p.m. JV 1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. JV 1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break
3:30 p.m. JV 1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. JV 1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break
5:00 p.m.
BASEBALL - 2017 Day
Matchup
Site
Time
2/21/17
Pre-Season Meeting
Kauai HS Library
6:00 p.m.
Fri.-Sun.
2/17-19/17
Waimea VS Farrington
Hanapepe Stadium
10:00 a.m. each day
Thu-Sat
2/1-4/17
Waimea HS Invitational
Waimea HS/Hanapepe
TBA
Sat.
2/25/17
Kapaa VS Kauai
Kapaa HS
1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break
Wed.
3/1/17
Waimea VS Kapaa
Hanapepe Stadium
3:30 p.m.
Thur.
3/2/17
Waimea VS Kapaa
Hanapepe Stadium
4:00 p.m. JV
Sat.
3/4/17
Kauai VS Waimea
Vidinha Stadium
1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break
Wed.
3/8/17
Kauai VS Kapaa
Vidinha Stadium
3:30 p.m.
Thur.
3/9/17
Kauai VS Kapaa
Vidinha Stadium
4:00 p.m. JV
Sat.
3/11/17
Kapaa VS Waimea
Kapaa HS
1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break
Wed.
3/15/17
Waimea VS Kauai
Hanapepe Stadium
3:30 p.m.
Thur.
3/16/17
Waimea VS Kauai
Hanapepe Stadium
4:00 p.m. JV
Sat.
3/18/17
Playoff
TBA
Wed.
3/22/17
Playoff
TBA
Sat.
3/25/17
Kauai VS Kapaa
Vidinha Stadium
1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break
Wed.
3/29/17
Kapaa VS Waimea
Kapaa HS
3:30 p.m.
Thur.
3/30/17
Kapaa VS Waimea
Kapaa HS
4:00 p.m. JV
Sat.
4/1/17
Waimea VS Kauai
Hanapepe Stadium
1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break
Wed.
4/5/17
Kapaa VS Kauai
Kapaa HS
3:30 p.m.
Thur.
4/6/17
Kapaa VS Kauai
Kapaa HS
4:00 p.m. JV
Sat.
4/8/17
Waimea VS Kapaa
Hanapepe Stadium
1st game 10:00, 2nd game after 30 minute break
Wed.
4/12/17
Kauai VS Waimea
Vidinha Stadium
3:30 p.m.
Thur.
4/13/17
Kauai VS Waimea
Vidinha Stadium
4:00 p.m. JV
Sat.
4/15/17
Playoff
Tue.
4/18/17
Playoff
Wed.
4/19/17
Playoff
Tue.
5/16/17
Post-Season Meeting
Kauai HS Library
5:00 p.m.
Host: ILH
Week 43
Tue.
Date
Kauai HS Invitational
State Tournament Thur-Sat
Apr. 27-29
Hans L’Orange Field & Les Murakami Stadium
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TENNIS - 2017 Day
Date
Matchup
Site
Time
Tue.
2/21/17
Pre-Season Meeting
Kauai HS Library
6:00 p.m.
Sat.
2/25/17
Kapaa VS Kauai
Kauai Lagoons
10:00 a.m.
Waimea VS Island
Waimea HS
1:00 p.m.
Waimea VS Kapaa
Waimea HS
10:00 a.m.
Island VS Kauai
KCC
1:00 p.m.
Kauai VS Waimea
Kauai Lagoons
10:00 a.m.
Kapaa VS Island
KCC
1:00 p.m.
Kauai VS Kapaa
Kauai Lagoons
10:00 a.m.
Island VS Waimea
KCC
10:00 a.m.
Kapaa VS Waimea
KCC
10:00 a.m.
Kauai VS Island
Kauai Lagoons
1:00 p.m.
Waimea VS Kauai
Waimea HS
10:00 a.m.
Island VS Kapaa
KCC
10:00 a.m.
Seeding Meeting
Kauai HS
5:30 p.m.
KCC & Kauai Lagoons
8:00 a.m.
Post-Season Meeting
Kauai HS Library
5:00 p.m.
Host: MIL
Week 44
Sat.
3/4/17
Sat.
3/11/17
Sat.
4/1/17
Sat.
4/8/17
Sat.
4/15/17
Mon.
4/17/17
Thur. - Fri. Tue.
4/20-21/17 State Qualifying Tounament 5/16/17
State Tournament Thur. - Sat. May 4-6
GOLF - 2017 Day
Date
Matchup
Site Kauai HS Library
Time
Tee Times
Tue.
2/21/17
Pre-Season Meeting
Sat.
2/25/17
Match #1
12:00
10
Sat.
3/4/17
Match #2
12:00
10
Sat.
3/11/17
Match #3
12:00
10
Sat.
3/18/17
Make up, if needed
Sat.
4/1/17
Match #4
12:00
10
Sat.
4/8/17
Match #5
12:00
10
Sat.
4/15/17
Match #6
12:00
10
Fri.
4/21/17
Qualifying 1
Wailua
12:00
10
Sat.
4/22/17
Qualifying 2
Wailua
12:00
10
Tue.
5/16/17
Post-Season Meeting
Kauai HS Library
Girls Boys
Week 44 Week 44
State Tournament Mon-Tue 5/1-2/17 Thur-Fri 5/4-5/17
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6:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Host: MIL - Kaanapali Host: MIL- Kaanapali
BOYS VOLLEYBALL - 2017 Day
Date
Tue. Tue.
2/21/17 3/14/17
Fri.
3/17/17
Tue.
3/21/17
Fri.
3/24/17
Tue.
3/28/17
Fri.
3/31/17
Sat. Mon. Tue.
4/1/17 4/3/17 4/4/17
Fri.
4/7/17
Tue.
4/11/17
Fri.
4/14/17
Tue.
4/18/17
Fri.
4/21/17
Mon. Tue. Wed. Tue.
4/24/17 4/25/17 4/26/17 5/16/17
Matchup Pre-Season Meeting Kapaa VS Kauai Waimea VS Island Waimea VS Kapaa Island VS Kauai Kauai VS Waimea Kapaa VS Island Kauai VS Kapaa Island VS Waimea Kapaa VS Waimea Kauai VS Island Waimea VS Kauai Island VS Kapaa Playoffs Playoffs Kauai VS Kapaa Island VS Waimea Kapaa VS Waimea Kauai VS Island Waimea VS Kauai Island VS Kapaa Kapaa VS Kauai Waimea VS Island Waimea VS Kapaa Island VS Kauai Kauai VS Waimea Kapaa VS Island Playoff Playoff Playoff Post-Season Meeting
Site
Time
Kauai HS Library Kapaa HS Gym Waimea HS Gym Waimea HS Gym Island School Gym Kauai HS Gym Kapaa HS Gym Kauai HS Gym Island School Gym Kapaa HS Gym Kauai HS Gym Waimea HS Gym Island School Gym
6:00 p.m. JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30
Kauai HS Gym Island School Gym Kapaa HS Gym Kauai HS Gym Waimea HS Gym Island School Gym Kapaa HS Gym Waimea HS Gym Waimea HS Gym Island School Gym Kauai HS Gym Kapaa HS Gym
JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30 JV 5:00, Varsity no earlier than 6:30
Kauai HS Library
5:00 p.m.
State Tournament Thur. - Sat. May 4-6 Host: OIA Week 44 ***Game played on Sat. 4/29/17 due to KIF Track Championship on Fri. 4/28/17
TRACK - 2017 Day
Date
Matchup
Site
Time
Tue.
2/21/17
Pre Season Meeting
Kauai HS Library
6:00 PM
Thur. Thur. Thur. Thur. Thur. Thur Thurs. Fri. Tue.
3/2/17 3/9/17 3/16/17 3/30/17 4/6/17 4/13/17 4/20/17 4/28/17 5/16/17
Qualifying Meet #1 Qualifying Meet #2 Qualifying Meet #3 Qualifying Rotary Meet Qualifying Meet #4 Qualifying Meet #5 KIF Championship (Trials) KIF Championship (Finals) Post Season Meeting
Vidinha Stadium Vidinha Stadium Vidinha Stadium Vidinha Stadium Vidinha Stadium Vidinha Stadium Vidinha Stadium Vidinha Stadium Kauai HS Library
4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:30 PM 4:00 PM 4:00 PM 5:00 PM
State Track Championships Fri. 5/12/17 HHSAA State Track (Trials) Sat. 5/13/17 HHSAA State Track (Finals)
2:00/3:15 3:00/5:40
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Agency on Elderly A
Healthy Aging Programs for Older A offered by The Agency on Elderly Af Better Choices, Better Health Workshops
North Shore Basketball League
Senior Olympics Description: Learn ways to deal with Pickleball Tournament common symptoms, discover exercises
Location: Kilauea Gym
to help improve strength and energy, Dates: March 23-25,2017 improve nutrition, talk effectivelyCenter with Location: Kalaheo Neighborhood family and health professionals, feel All Participants must register: Fee better about life, and more. Accessed ***Registration is limited
Practice: Starts February Games played Saturdays April 1st, April 8th, April 15th, April 22nd, April 29th, and May 6th.
Mayor’s Youth conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, etc. Track Meet
Ages: 5-19
Contacts: Coach William “Bill” Troutman or KPAL Sgt. Anthony Morita amorita@kauai.gov or call 808-241-1697.
For: Older adults with ongoing health
Location: Vidinha Stadium When: Six weekly sessions. Dates: Saturday, April 8, 2017 For more information, callElementary 241-4470. Division K-5th Grade start: 9:00a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017 Middleneeding School Div. For workshops, persons interpreter 6-8th Grade start 11:00 a.m.requests should be other accommodations, No assessed.call Check with attending thefees workshop, 241-4470. school track coach for Registration forms.
Ongoing
Senior Programs
Koloa Pop Warner 2017 season Registration: starting in June Location: The pavilion locker room at Koloa Ball Park for both football and cheer. Packets Pick up: Koloa and Kalaheo Schools by the end of the school year. Ages: 5 and 6 Accepting all divisions including Flag football Koloa Pop Warner is looking for coaches for all divisions for football and cheer. More info contact or email kpwo12@gmail.com President: Yvette Chung: 808-652-7821 Football Coordinator: Kahea Kanoho: 808-346-7804 Cheer Coordinator: Seanne Igne: 808-346-8282
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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
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
HAPPY TO HELP KEEP OUR COMMUNITY CHATTING, GAMING, THRIVING AND ENJOYING. Oceanic Time Warner Cable is proud to support all the things that make your life better.
808.828.2118 l 5-2723 Kuhio Hwy, Kilauea www.anainahou.org l @anainahou
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
Lihue Industrial Park, Phase II 3022 Peleke St., #8, Lihue, HI 96766 Ph: 643-2100 www.oceanic.com Time Warner Cable and the eye/ear logo are trademarks of Time Warner Inc. Used under license. ©2012 Time Warner Cable Inc. All rights reserved.
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
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Who’s da guy... that plays Taiko Drums, coaches High School Girls Soccer, is an Oregon Duck and the new announcer at FM97 Radio?
Beau’s...da guy! Beau Acoba is heard middays on FM97. While Ron Wood is on mornings and BB Choi in the afternoons, tho’ both aren’t quite as active. You know . . . being a bit longer in the tooth and all.
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After Sports Recovery
By, Meynard V. Enriquez PT, MPT Clinical Director Hawaii Sports and Balance Center
Spring is here and everyone is gearing up for sports. Playing hard causes stress on our muscles, bones, and joints, but remembering a few points will keep you from getting injured:
R.I.C.E. stands for “rest,” “ice,” “compression,” and “elevation.” Rest and elevate the body part affected, above the level of your heart. Compression can be done using an ace wrap. An ice pack should be applied on the body part for 15 minutes. If you don’t have an ice pack, mix 2 parts water and 1 part alcohol in a gallon freezer bag or use a bag of frozen peas!
microwave till steamy hot. Cover this with layers of dry towels until adequate insulation is achieved so you don’t get burned. Apply to the affected region for 20 minutes.
Moist Hot Packs are great tools for
KinisioTaping can be helpful in injury prevention, recovery, and treatment. Using tape versus a typical brace prevents healthy tissue from getting “lazy,” and helps injured tissue heal when used during play.
warming up muscles prior to exercise or keeping muscles loose after sports. To make a home made hot pack, dampen a towel with water and place in a
Apply these 3 simple tricks, and you can be sure to help your body last all year and keep you away from the sidelines!
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Mission towards a safer Kauai, Our Roving Patrol program I hope that 2017, the Year of the Rooster, is starting out well for all of you. I myself am a Rooster baby. Chinese culture considers it to be both a special year when you hit your every-12th-year cycle year, and at the same time it cites it as a cautious year where you’re best off being particularly careful and watchful and to wear bright colors (to ward off harmful spirits), even if it’s an undergarment or socks. Fellow Roosters, keep that in mind, 2017 is already a good year in ocean safety, the year in which Kauai County took a major step forward by implementing our Roving Patrol program. There will be one Patrol for the North District, one for the East District, and one for the Southwest District. This program was established as an attempt to address what I call Kauai’s ocean safety challenge, namely 65 frequented beaches and 10 Lifeguard Towers. Your chances of drowning at a guarded beach are as close to zero as our human bodies will allow for (i.e. If for example you have a heart condition your day can come at any time and at any place), whereas your chances of
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drowning at an unguarded (often advertised as exotic and beautiful) beach are not insignificant. Unfortunately as an ER doctor I and my partners are all too aware of this. The day to day workings of each Patrol Unit will by definition be imprecise. The idea is for these roving Lifeguards to spend time at the beaches that need the most attention that day. It might be the ocean conditions that dictate the best place for them to be. It might be the number of people at a particular beach that dictates this. A huge part of the Lifeguards’ job will be preventive. (There’s that saying that the best Lifeguard is a dry
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By Monty Downs, M.D. President Kaua`i Lifeguard Association
Lifeguard.) But after just a few weeks we’ve already had instances where the Rovers’ closeness to the problem spot has proven to be the seconds’ worth of difference between disaster and a happy ending and a saved person -- which is to say a saved family. Our Tower-based Lifeguards have already become much more mobile than they used to be 20-30 years ago. This is because of our ATV’s and our Jetskis. For example, the Lifeguards at Haena Beach Park are frequently going back and forth to Tunnels, which is a good 1/2 mile away from the Tower. And ever since 1991, when Kauai got our first rescue Jetski, our phenomenal Lifeguards with their Jetskis and rescue sleds have responded to distress situations at every single beach on this island, and they have saved many dozens, very likely hundreds, of lives. Our rescue tubes on their PVC beach-implanted posts have been another attempt to address our unguarded beaches. This program was initiated 10 years ago and -- with great thanks to our watchful beachgoers -- it too has been responsible for dozens of lives saved. Continued on next page
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Mission towards a safer Kauai, Our Roving Patrol program
Our surfers have, over many decades, made an untold number of rescues and preventions. They have been remarkable Force Multipliers going back to the day when we had a mere handful of Lifeguards. And you readers, any one of
…since 1991, when Kauai got our first rescue Jetski, our phenomenal Lifeguards with their Jetskis and rescue sleds have responded to distress situations at every single beach on this island, and they have saved many dozens, very likely hundreds, of lives. you who has ever once advised someone to be careful, are a key part of our Mission towards a safer Kauai.
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Continued
Now we have our Roving Patrol program as another arrow in the quiver. For it to succeed we needed great Administrative skill. We needed support from the Mayor and the County Council, who deserve high praise for taking on this program. We needed community support -- and the Kauai Lifeguard Association asked the community to step forward with donations that would provide the equipment (trucks and trailers and Jetskis and 911-responsive audio equipment.) The community did step forward, big time, with their hearts and their wallets. We need the skill of our Lifeguards. And lastly, we needed blessing and prayer. On this front, Jade Waialeale-Battad gave the most beautiful Hawaiian blessing on the day this program was launched, December 1 of last year, in an outdoors ceremony that was capped off by a gentle Hawaiian rain-blessing from above. To briefly change topics: “When spring comes, can summer be far behind?” (To paraphrase a famous English poem by a man named Shelley.). And with summer comes Junior Lifeguards. Yes, Kauai’s
competition team got knocked off (by Oahu) in the 2016 State championships, breaking an incredible run of 12 consecutive Kauai championships. (Hey, I myself have a little trouble with the number 13). But we had over 400 Kauai youth participate in the 2016 program and they learned skills that may not only save themselves but may also save others now that they’re added to our Kauai Force Multipliers. And they had fun. And we had some great individual State champions. And we had Kelta O’Rourke, who caught the eye of the National Junior Lifeguard team organizers and who went to the World Championships in Holland, winning
a 4th place in beach flags and a 5th place on the US relays team. Who knows how this year’s State championships will go? I do know one thing: Our program will be an outstanding experience for our Kauai youth. Please keep in mind that opening sign-up date is May 1st at http//kauai.gov, and the program can fill quickly. With thanks to DOW AgroSciences for sponsoring this article, and with thanks to you who may have enjoyed it, I extend my best wishes to all of you for an-almostentirely-happy spring and summer. And this all starts with having a safe one. Aloha, Monty Downs, M.D. President, Kauai Lifeguard Association.
LIFEGUARDED BEACHES Haena Beach . . . . . . . . . . . Northshore, Haena
Kealia Beach. . . . . . . . . . . . Eastside, Kapa`a
Hanalei Pavillion. . . . . . . . . Northshore, Hanalei
Lydgate Beach . . . . . . . . . . Eastside, Wailua
Hanalei Bay Pine Trees . . . Northshore, Hanalei
Poipu Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . Southshore, Poipu
Kee Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . Northshore, Haena
Salt Pond Beach . . . . . . . . . Westside, Hanapepe
Anahola Beach . . . . . . . . . . Eastside, Anahola
Kekaha Beach. . . . . . . . . . . Westside, Kekaha
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Connecting with Community
The spirit of the Holiday Season was in the air at Kauai Family Magazine’s 5th Annual Kauai’s Breakfast with Santa held at Gaylord’s at Kilohana on December 3rd. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua’i, the beneficiaries of the sold out event, is grateful to all of the sponsors and supporters-, Mark’s Place and Contemporary Flavors Catering, Gaylord’s at Kilohana, Excel Dance Studio, The Raelson and Hubbard Ohana, and Santa and his elves for bringing the magic of the holidays to life! Mahalo to Mayor and Regina Carvalho who also joined in the fun with their Ohana. Keiki enjoyed face painting, games, arts and crafts, and after the delicious, mouthwatering breakfast from Mark’s Place, keiki enjoyed songs and stories with Santa. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua’i expresses our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, families, Keiki, and many volunteers who made the annual Breakfast with Santa a huge success! The $1,767.00 raised will go towards supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kaua’i School & Community Based Mentoring programs that provide one-
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to-one mentor services to Kauai’s Keiki. Mahalo for supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kauai’s mission…Hau`oli Makahiki Hou!
Ronald McDonald House Charities
The Kemp family had a wonderful time at the Symphony. Through the generosity of Kauai Family Magazine, a family staying at the Ronald McDonald House had the opportunity to attend the symphony Zelda at Honolulu’s Blaisdell Concert Hall on January 14. The patient in the wheelchair is Aiden Kemp. His sister is Annika. Dad Duane, and mom Danielle. They are from Spokane and were in Hawaii on a Wish from “Wish Star” for Aiden. While here, Aiden had a medical setback and had to be admitted to Kapiolani Hospital. After a few days, he was stabilized and they are waiting at the Ronald McDonald House until Aiden is cleared to fly. Family outings can mean so much to a family seeking to stay close together during a time like this.
Thank you very much! Gene Davis Public Relations Manager Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Hawaii Celebrating 30 years of assisting Kauai families with seriously ill children. "More than a thousand Served since 1987.”
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Passionate Philanthropists
When cost of living is considered, teachers in Hawaii have the lowest median salaries in America and per pupil spending is the lowest in the United States. What can our community do? Over the past four years, donors to Aloha Angels have given or pledged more than $2 million to be used by Kauai teachers to pay for classroom supplies, field trips, after-school mentoring clubs and technology.
are those who follow their money into the classroom and volunteer for an hour a week to help out their adopted teacher. The programs--Adopt a Teacher, Adopt an After-School Club and Adopt a Computer--were launched in 2013 and 2014 by Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay. In 2015, they were transferred to a donor advised fund at the Hawai`i Community Foundation.
Who are those donors? Fifty of them are individuals and businesses who have given from $1,000 to $5,000. In 2016-17, for Another the second nine donors have given year in a from $5,000 row, all 212 to $10,000. homeroom Students at Kula Aupuni Niihau, a public charter school in Eighteen teachers at Kekaha, enjoying an activity funded by Aloha Angels. donors, 12 of Kauai’s including three 13 public Rotary Clubs and three Rotarians, have elementary schools received $700. given $10,000 or more. Also funded are 70 clubs at nine Based on their level of commitment, elementary and two middle schools. these generous supporters can be called Activities around which the clubs are passionate philanthropists. Many of them organized include art, drama, sports, have no children or grandchildren in our music, dance, sewing & quilting, robotics, schools, but realize the importance of writing computer code, 3D design & supporting local teachers and students. printing, cooking, and chess. The donors who get the most satisfaction
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By Ric Cox, President, Aloha Angels Thanks, in part, to funding from Aloha Angels, every student at Kilauea and Hanalei now has access to a computer at all times during the school day. A $250 donation pays for a computer. For $700, you can adopt a teacher of your choice at any of our public elementary schools. For $1,000, you can adopt an after-school mentoring club, with the entire amount going to pay the teacher who leads the club.
compete for $1,300 in cash prizes in the First-Ever, Island-Wide “We Love Our Mothers!” Student Talent Contest. It will be held at the War Memorial Convention Hall. Students will be bused on a field trip to Lihue for a morning performance. An evening performance will be held for the public.
“If not us, who? If not now, when?”
For details, please visit Facebook.com/AlohaAngels. There, you will find reports on Aloha Angels activities, as well as inspiring letters from teachers on how they used their funds and the impact it is having.
Those who can’t donate money can contribute their time. Just call one of the schools and offer to come into the classroom for an hour each week to help out the teacher. Some volunteers just sit outside the classroom and listen as students read to them. Some keiki desperately need individual attention.
If you would like to join these passionate philanthropists in their efforts to give Kauai keiki the best possible shot at The American Dream, contact me at AlohaAngelsFund@gmail.com.
On May 12, students in grades 2-5 from all 13 public elementary schools will
As I often ask potential donors: “If not us, who? If not now, when?”
Representing five of the 19 Aloha Angels donating $10,000 or more to support Kauai's teachers and students are (from left): Ron Margolis, Rotary Club of Kapaa Foundation; Michael Carlsson, Rotary Club of Poipu Beach Foundation; Natalia Lagmay, Saltchuk Hawaii Companies; Ric Cox; and Michael Dexter-Smith, Rotary Club of Hanalei Bay.
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Martin Luther King Day January 16
Presidents’ Day February 20
Spring Break March 20-24
Prince Kuhio Day March 27
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