The High Street Journal - November 2014

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High Street Journal An Official Official Publication of the County of Maui November 2014

INAUGURAL MADE IN MAUI COUNTY FESTIVAL A SUCCESS COUNTY RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE ES, MANAGERS, TEAMS PURCHASE OF LAND FOR R SERVICE CENTER, PAIA BEACH PARK EXPANSION MADE OFFICIAL

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CONTENTS Message from the Mayor.................................................................................... 3 M.D. Minute ............................................................................................................ 4 Happenings at the County ............................................................................. 5

PUBLISHER / EDITOR Lynn Araki-Regan EDITORIAL COORDINATORS Lois Whitney Tiffany Iida Herman Andaya, Jr. Rod Antone PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros Jaime Kane CONTRIBUTORS Dana Acosta Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa Ryvette Figueroa Morris Haole Kimberly Haueisen Jennifer Hawkins Sue Kiang Yvonne Miyasato Monica Morakis Linn Nishikawa Agnes Nolan Geri Onaga Keith Regan Sarah Shim Cheryl Sterling Linette Suehiro Dee Dee Thyssen Sharon Zalsos Kit Zulueta

Kudos given to outstanding employees, managers, teams................ 7 Purchase of land for Service Center, Paia Beach Park expansion made official .......................................................................................................... 13 B & C Highlight...................................................................................................... 14 County Kitchen ..................................................................................................... 14 Local businesses thrive at Made in Maui County Festival ................... 15 MCBRC announces its workshops for November ................................... 17 Experiences of an Executive Assistant ......................................................... 19 Did you know that? ............................................................................................ 20 Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)..................................................................... 21 Kaunoa Sernior Services is busy as ever .................................................... 23 Ho`omana`o ........................................................................................................... 24 POLL: “What are you thankful during this Thanksgiving Season?” 24 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 25

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha to you all,

It’s November, which is an extremely busy month for many families.

While many of us lead hectic lives, it is so important that we pause and remember all of the things we are thankful for in our lives on this busy day, during this busy season, and of course throughout the entire year.

So often we get caught up and we forget what is really important.

I am thankful that our community has not been hit by a really bad storm this year. Iselle was bad enough for some of our residents though not for a majority of the island, and Ana passed us by with just a lightning storm over the ocean.

I am thankful for a better economy, and that more people are gainfully employed and able to provide for their families.

I am thankful for a community that is filled with aloha, and supports and loves one another.

There were some contentious issues that divided this community this past election season but I hope we can put all of that behind us now, and work together to build a bright future for Maui County.

I am thankful that I have wonderful people working with me and for the people of this county. They are dedicated and experienced and it is an honor to represent them as their head executive.

Finally, be thankful if your children are healthy and happy. Our lives are fragile things and anything can happen. Love and cherish them for all of your lives.

There are so many things to be thankful for; please join me in trying to remember every single one of them not just on Thanksgiving, but all year round.

Thank you again for helping me to make Maui County the greatest community in the world. Mahalo.

With deepest gratitude,

Mayor Alan Arakawa

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M.D. Minute A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.”

– William Arthur Ward

If anyone would know a thing or two about gratitude, it would be William Arthur Ward, one of America’s most quoted writers of inspirational sayings.

Ward, born in 1921, was a young boy and teenager during the Great Depression.

During the economic disaster that most experts say began with the stock market crash of October 29, 1929 and lasted more than ten years, life was insufferable. More than 5,000 banks failed. Unemployment rose to 25%.

Construction came to a screeching halt. Countless family farms collapsed.

And worst of all, food was hard to come by.

Even hearing many of the stories of our elders and reading about the Great Depression in such novels as “The Grapes of Wrath,”“To Kill a Mockingbird” and “Of Mice and Men,” it occurred to me that we could never truly understand the depth of human suffering and emotional trauma that people experienced during that time.

The many things we take for granted on a daily basis, and even complain about, would have been a God-send for folks going through that era of devastation. Yet how often do we take a moment to express a quiet “Thank You” for a seemingly small but important thing? A car that runs, a roof to shield us from the elements, a nice dinner on the table, friends and family to share special moments with- all of these are priceless yet so easily forgotten.

This Thanksgiving, as we give thanks at a table groaning with delicious food, let’s take a moment to express our gratitude for the many blessings in our lives that make each day truly special.

The abundant sunshine, the return of the whales to our warm waters, the forests, rocky coastlines and wide open spaces that provide natural beauty in our daily commutes… all of these elements make life here enviable by those in colder and less friendly climates.

While our quality of life here in Maui County is exceptional, we are always looking for ways to improve so that future generations can inherit a community that is sustainable and well cared-for.

It’s our responsibility, yet one that is more a privilege than an obligation.

I’m grateful for each of you, and for the work you do that makes our County the very best in all of Hawaii. And I’m grateful that the County is able to touch so many lives of our residents and visitors in so many meaningful ways.

In the words of inspired English Writer Arthur C. Clarke, born in 1917, “In daily life we must see that it is not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy.”

May your happiness be reflected in your gratitude this holiday season, and in the years to come.

From my family to yours,

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Happenings at

THE COUNTY

REAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENT DIVISION WANTS TO KNOW! A friendly reminder from the Real Property Assessment Division of the Finance Department.

With December 31st right around the corner, there are some forms due by the 31st….if you purchased a house or condo this year…if applicable, the claim for home exemption form, condo use declaration form and the request for agriculture use valuation form is due by December 31st to be effective the following year.

Also, if your taxes are delinquent as of December 31st, you will lose your home exemption.

Please visit www.mauicounty.gov/index. aspx?nid=1952 or call 270-7297 for more information.

UPDATES ON KAHEKILI HIGHWAY PAVING, ROAD CLOSURES AVAILABLE ONLINE The Department of Public Works announced that updates on road closures and other announcements related to the Kahekili Highway Paving Project are available online at www.mauicounty.gov/Kahekili. Besides project and road closure updates, the webpage features a map of the project area and a link to subscribe to email updates.

The third and final phase of the Kahekili Highway Resurfacing Project, which starts at milepost 10.5 (Wailena Gulch) and will

conclude at milepost 7 (entrance to Camp Maluhia), began October 6, 2014. Construction is expected to be completed by March 31, 2015.

Phase 3 will cause traffic delays including partial and full road closures during work hours from Monday through Friday, excluding County holidays; however, the work schedule may be impacted by inclement weather or by unforeseen conditions.

Residents are asked to adjust family and work schedules to accommodate the safety improvements to this heavily-traveled road, and motorists are asked to obey all posted signs and roadblocks. Drivers are asked to stay off the road from 7:30 a.m. on work days, so that equipment can be staged and workers can make other preparations. Work is completed by 4:30 p.m. each day.

The road closure will be opened as needed to allow the school bus and any emergency responders to pass through the closed area.

The work is being done by County Public Works crews at an estimated cost of $500,000 through the County’s Pavement Preservation program.

For more information, contact Raynard Oshiro, Public Works Highways Div. Wailuku District Supervisor, at 270-7443.

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VARIOUS COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED TO COUNTY EMPLOYEES

MANAGING DIRECTOR SPONSORS PUMPKIN DECORATING CONTEST

We are offering the following computer classes in the months of November and December:

In celebration of Halloween, Managing Director Keith Regan sponsored a pumpkin decorating contest.

Excel Topics: Charting!

Photo/Video/Graphics in Word and PowerPoint 2010 Publisher Level 1 Sharing Information Between Programs Word Level 1 Word Level 2 Word 2010 Topics: Document Collaboration ShoreTel Communicator Phone System Training The majority of our computer classes will be taught in both the MS Office 2003 and 2010 versions. (Please note, the amount of classes being offered is limited so be sure to take advantage of these opportunities.)

As a reminder, you are now able to view and request to register for upcoming DPSsponsored classes using the Employee Self Service system via the link below: http://hi-mauicountyintranet.civicplus.com/ index.aspx?nid=15 Employees who do not have access to Self Service should contact their DPO for assistance.

MANAGING DIRECTOR TO BEGIN JOINING MAYOR ON WEEKLY RADIO SHOWS Beginning November 11, 2014, Managing Director Keith Regan will be joining Mayor Alan Arakawa on his weekly one-hour radio shows on KPMW 105.5 FM (Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m.) and KAOI 1110 AM (Thursdays at 7:00 a.m.) to discuss county matters.

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Regan, who dressed up as Captain America, visited the participating offices on Halloween.

He said that, while there were many outstanding pumpkins, the winners of this year’s pumpkin decorating contest were the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney and Department of the Corporation Counsel.

Personnel who designed the winning pumpkins will be treated to pizza by Regan.

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Kudos given to outstanding employees, managers, teams BY: GERI ONAGA

Employees selected for recognition by their departments were honored at this year’s Annual Employee Recognition Events on Moloka`i, Maui and LÄ na`i.

Invitees enjoyed ono food, entertainment, and the company and fellowship of their fellow employees.

Employee of the Year, Kurt T. Watanabe from the Department of Public Works!

Departmental nominees for Manager of the Year included Anna M. Foust, Emergency Management Officer (Department of Civil Departmental nominees Defense), Romeo for Employees of the S. Yanos, Assistant Year included Angela Wastewater Treatment N. Andrade, Private Plant O & M Supervisor Secretary (Department IV (Department of the Corporation of Environmental Counsel), Joan M. Management), Pictured with Employee of the Year Kurt T. Watanabe from the Gregory L. King, Gushiken, Electrical of Public Works are Mayor Arakawa, Public Works Engineer III (Department Department Central Purchasing Director David Goode & Deputy Director Rowena Dagdagof Environmental Agent (Department of Andaya Management), Finance), Lee R. Gail N. Mainaga, Fire Fujiwara, PreServices Officer Audit Clerk III (Department (Department of Fire & Public of Finance), Safety), Ruth T.N. Crystal C. Griffith, Senior Sakai, Office Services Division Operations Administrator Assistant II (Department (Department of Housing of Fire & & Human Public Safety), Concerns), Josephine C. John S. Rapacz, Reyes, Aging Planning and Disability Program Program Administrator Specialist I (Department (Department of Planning), Pictured with Mayor Arakawa, Prosecuting Attorney J.D. Kim & First Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Robert Rivera is the Administrative Division Support Staff of Everett K. of Housing the Prosecuting Attorney, the 2014 Team of the Year. & Human Ferreira, Police Concerns), Lieutenant Clerk IV (Department of the Christian S. Kinzle, Building (Department of Police), Karen Y. Prosecuting Attorney), Kurt Maintenance Repairer II Montalvo, Law Officer Manager T. Watanabe, Civil Engineer IV (Department of Parks and (Department of the Prosecuting Recreation), Rulan G.N. Waikiki, (Department of Public Works), Attorney), Lance S. Nakamura, and Federico Quitevis, Water Land Use and Building Plans Assistant Development Services Plant Maintenance Mechanic I Examiner (Department of (Department of Water Supply).

Planning), Edith N.T. Quintero, Police Sergeant (Department Continued to next page Congratulations to the overall of Police), Lisa A. Moore, Legal

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Administrator (Department of Public Works), and Keala L. Waiau, Water Service Supervisor II (Department of Water Supply).

Congratulations to the overall Manager of the Year, Keala L. Waiau from the Department of Water Mayor Arakawa & Director Dave Taylor Supply! present the Manager of the Year Award to Keala L. Waiau

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Service Team representing the Department of Water Supply.

Congratulations to the overall Team of the Year, which was the Administrative Division Support Staff Mayor Arakawa presents the Lana`i from the Department Employee of the Year Award to Firefighter III Eric Baldeviso. of the Prosecuting Attorney!

The Team Congratulations to Lāna`i Employee of the of the Year nominees Eric Baldeviso, Fire Fighter III Year Incentive Award provides departments the (Department of Fire & Public Safety), Keith Y. Aoki, opportunity to recognize a group of employees Construction Equipment Mechanic I (Department who have contributed to county government of Public Works) and Michael S. Bocon, Police by virtue of work performance and efficiency, Officer II (Department of Police.) Eric Baldeviso thereby sustaining pride in work performance and was named the Overall Lāna`i Employee of the fostering excellence in public service. This year’s Year!

Teams of the Year Congratulations nominees included also to Moloka`i the Cashiers Team Employee of the representing Year nominees the Department Harvey K. Place, of Finance, the Construction Mechanic Shop Equipment representing the Mechanic I Department of Fire (Department of & Public Safety, Public Works), the Immigrant Nathaniel Services Team H.K.A. Hubbard, representing the Police Officer Department of II (Department Housing & Human of Police), and Concerns, the DPS Henry A. Lindo, Technical Support Mayor Arakawa and Councilmember Stacy Helm Crivello present the Moloka`i Fire Captain with Services Team Employee of the Year Award to Harvey K. Place. the Department representing the of Fire & Public Department of Safety. Harvey Personnel Services, K. Place was named as the Overall Moloka`i the Lanai Community Plan Update Team of the Department of Planning, the Quality Assurance Employee of the Year!

Section (CALEA) Re-accreditation Team of the Department of Police, the Administrative Division Support Staff of the Prosecuting Attorney, the Highways Lahaina Ohana of the Department of Public Works, and the Customer

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Dept. of Finance Manager of the Year Award: Greg King.

Dept. of Environmental Management Employee of the Year: Romeo S. Yanos.

Maui Police Dept. Employee of the Year: Lt. Everett K. Ferreira

Dept. of Public Works’ Team of the Year: Highways Lahaina Ohana

Dept. of the Prosecuting Employee Employee of the Year: Karen Montalvo

Dept. of Water Supply’s Team of the Year: Customer Service Team

Maui Police Dept. Lana`i Employee of the Year: Police Officer II Michael S. Bocon

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Dept. of Housing & Human Concerns’ Employee of the Year: Josephine C. Reyes

Dept. of Housing & Human Concerns’ Manager of the Year: Ruth T.N. Griffiths Planning Dept.’s Manager of the Year: John S. Rapacz

Dept. of Personnel Services’s Team of the Year: DPS Technical Support Services Team Dept. of Finance’s Team of the Year: Cashiers Team

Planning Dept.’s Team of the Year: Lanai Community Plan Update Team

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Dept. of Housing & Human Concerns’ Team of the Year: Immigrant Services Team Dept. of the Prosecuting Attorney’s Employee of the Year: Lisa A. Moore

Mayor Arakawa recognized various county employees for their numerous years of service.

Dept. of the Fire & Public Safety’s Manager of the Year: Fire Services Officer Lee Mainaga

Dept. of the Public Works’ Manager of the Year: Lance S. Nakamura

Dept. of the Public Works’ Lanai Employee of the Year: Keith Y. Aoki

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Dept. of the Parks & Recreation’s Employee of the Year: Christian S. Kinzle

Civil Defense Manager of the Year: Anna M. Foust

Maui Police Dept.’s Team of the Year: The Quality Assurance Section (CALEA) Re-accreditation Team

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Dept. of Environmental Management’s Employee of the Year: Joan M. Gushiken

Dept. of Fire & Public Safety’s Employee of the Year: Crystal C. Sakai

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Purchase of land for Service Center, Paia Beach Park expansion made official Mayor Alan Arakawa officially signed the Maui County Service Center purchase agreement with Alexander & Baldwin. This purchase will allow the Service Center to remain in Central Maui at the A&B Business Park II in Kahului even after the lease expires at the Maui Mall.

The land purchase includes 30 acres of beachfront property between Baldwin Park and Lower Paia Park, thereby expanding the North Shore park coastline. Those instrumental to facilitating the purchase visited the Paia acreage today, including Mayor Arakawa, Council Chair Gladys Baisa and Grant Chun, Vice President of A&B Properties, Inc. They gathered this morning at the yet-to-benamed beach park to recognize the significance of the purchase agreement.

“Maui County has never gotten a deal like this,” said Mayor Arakawa. “This is 30 acres of pristine, beachfront property, just as beautiful as the beaches on either side. To me we got the best two-for-one deal of all time, buy land for a service center, and get a beachfront park as a bonus. It’s a win-win for everyone.”

Chair Baisa said she was “so honored to be a part of this historic moment! I have wonderful childhood memories of swimming and playing at this beach and I am delighted to know that generations to come will have the same opportunity. Many thanks to Mayor Arakawa, the Maui County Council, A&B and all who have come together to close this amazing deal for the people of Maui County.”

Grant Chun noted that “at A&B,

we always think of our work as a partnership with the County in making sure that our community is the best place that it can be.

We’re pleased to be a part of this initiative that will make these lands available for the benefit of the entire community.”

The deal materialized after the County began searching for new service center locations earlier this year. Maui Mall’s new owners had stated to County officials that the service center had not been part of their “future plans” for the mall as they plan on redeveloping the property as a retailfocused center with the addition of TJ Maxx. The owners had also indicated that the County could remain if they paid higher, retail rates to lease the current location.

The County currently pays $507,000 annually to rent the Maui Mall location. In September 2014, Maui County Council members approved the purchase of the four-acre A&B site for $7.1 million. Discussions are currently underway at the Council to fund the design of a facility that will

meet the current and future needs of the service center as well as other County operations.

The current space at Maui Mall is around 17,000 square feet. A larger facility would enable the County to save money on other leased office locations by consolidating them at the new service center.

The Mayor would also like to note that some community members have been confused by the deal, because it involved two properties, which led some residents to believe that the County wanted to put a service center on the beach in Paia.

“That is absolutely not the case,” said Mayor Arakawa. “The service center will be located on the business park property in Kahului.

The 30 acres of beachfront land in Paia will remain just that, a beach, for now. In the future we can discuss other ideas that have been proposed such as a playing field, picnic areas and an expanded beach park area.”

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B & C Highlight Lana`i Planning Commission BY: LOIS WHITNEY The Lanai Planning Commission meets every third Wednesday of each month and is responsible for advising the Mayor, County Council, and Planning Director in matters concerning planning programs. The Commission also reviews the general plan and revisions, as well as other proposed land use ordinances and amendments. The Lanai Planning Commission acts as the authority in all matters relating to the Coastal Zone Management Law, and adopts rules pursuant to land use ordinances or law.

Highlights: Recent committee agenda items include a report from Pulama Lanai on the project irrigation demand associated with a residential and multifamily development at Manele; final discussion and recommendations relating to

the Draft Lanai Community Plan; 3/31/2018 and a report from the Planning • Beverly Zigmond (Lanai) Director outlining proposed 3/31/2018 amendments to the Bed and Breakfast Home Ordinance.

Members are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed Members of the Lanai Planning by the County Council; the Commission: nine members, must be Lanai residents. Two ex-officio • John Ornellas - Chair members are the Director of (Lanai) 3/31/2015 Public Works and the Director of • Stacie Koanui Nefalar Water Supply.

Vice Chair (Lanai) 3/31/2017 Additional Info: • Shelly Barfield - (Lanai) Supporting Department: 3/31/2015 Department of Planning • Joelle Aoki (Lanai) 3/31/16 Ph. 270-7735 • Stephen Ferguson (Lanai) Note: This column will feature 3/31/17 a County board, commission or • Stuart Marlowe (Lanai) committee each month, as well 3/31/2017 as announcements and recent member changes. Chairs are • Bradford Oshiro (Lanai) encouraged to submit items for 3/31/2018 this column to Lois.Whitney@ mauicounty.gov.

• Kelli Gima (Lanai)

County Kitchen LUAU STYLE BAKED PORK CHOPS

by Sarah Shim 4 2 3 2

Pork Chops Cups Crushed Pineapple Medium Sweet Potatoes, peeled and sliced Tablespoons Brown Sugar

In a large greased baking dish, place pineapple with juice. Place sliced sweet potatoes over pineapple and sprinkle with brown sugar. Place pork chops on top of sweet potatoes.

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Local businesses thrive at Made in Maui County Festival Inaugural event draws thousands despite steady rainfall at Maui Arts & Cultural Center A steady downpour only seemed to whet the appetite of thousands of residents and visitors who turned out Saturday for businesses showcasing their locally made products at the first-ever Made in Maui County Festival.

Within the first 90 minutes of the daylong event, more than 2,000 people walked through the gates of the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, snatching up orange logo festival bags and buying a variety of items at what was being dubbed the largest product vendor show in the county. By day’s end, event organizers counted more than 9,000 in attendance. “I’m absolutely thrilled,” said Teena Rasmussen, Director of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development.

“We’re so grateful for support of the community, our sponsors, our vendors, volunteers and the general public.”

Despite the steady rain, the first-ever Made in Maui County Festival drew over 9,000 residents and visitors to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for a full day of shopping.

Kerwin Iwahori, a selfemployed Wailuku resident.

“It’s great for both businesses and our people.

Overall there were no surprises, but I really didn’t know there were these many local products out there.”

“I’m absolutely thrilled,” said Teena Rasmussen, Director of the Lori Hintzsche of Phoenix, Ariz., looks over a product made by Vicki Pillar of Moku Pua Mayor’s Office during the Made in Maui County Festival held Saturday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Pillar said business was “exploding,” and that she and her husband, Steve, picked More of Economic up five new wholesale accounts and a steady stream of local customers and Maui than 130 Development. visitors. vendors “We’re so showcased grateful for Prior to the event opening at 8 locally made products from hot support of the community, a.m., festival attendees formed dogs to handmade Christmas our sponsors, our vendors, a line that stretched from the cards. The vendors at this soldvolunteers and the general MACC’s entrance to the street. out inaugural event had to public.”

“This is good for Maui,” said

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bunch of Maui customers that he wouldn’t have had without the festival exposure. “This is his passion. He’s been an artist since he was little,” said Sweet McKee, Dela Cruz’s sister who helped field customers on Saturday. “It’s awesome to see him go like this.”

Molokai graphic artist Lyndon Dela Cruz of Lanakila Designs meets with a customer looking for customized artwork. Dela Cruz said he’s glad he came to Maui where he’s received a boost in confidence in himself and his business.

have their businesses based in Maui County and offer products that met a minimum 51 percent Hawaii value-added valuation.

The event’s product mix, quality and creativity also were considered during a selection process that attracted more than 150 applications.

On Friday, before the festival opened to the public, an invitation-only event was held for specially invited retailers and wholesalers. Steve and Vicki Pillar of Moku Pua, which produces natural body care and fragrance items at the Maui Tropical Plantation, negotiated five new wholesale accounts in one day.

Vicki Pillar said she’s also excited about the potential of offering her line at a new venue that sees 500 people on a daily basis. “This is huge for us,” Pillar said as she drafted sales and met hundreds of new customers on Saturday.

“We’re exploding. We’re getting a lot of exposure and this can only mean better business.”

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Jennifer Lawrence, an artist and owner of Jennifer’s Gourds, has been in business for some 15 years, now offering whimsical animal sculptures, ornaments and decorative pieces at a Wailea hotel and an art gallery. “This is gives me an opportunity to meet the public,” she said as she greeted customers Andy and Sherry Wright of Mechanicsville, Va. “I would like to reach more,

and at an event like this one, you just never know.”

The Wrights’ first-time visit to Maui was supposed to wrap up Saturday with a helicopter ride, but the inclement weather foiled their plans. They had heard about the festival at a gallery and then saw signs on the road that led them to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. “I love this kind of thing,” Sherry Wright said.

“Now we can pick up last-minute gifts for our family and friends,” she said. Andy Wright added: “It’s great to find something that’s locally made. It’s special, really nice.”

About dozen Molokai vendors traveled to Maui to show their wares at the Made in Maui County Festival, including tattoo artist Lyndon Dela Cruz, the owner and operator of Lanakila Designs. With his siblings’ help, Dela Cruz set up a tent to show off customized graphic designs that can be placed on cars, coolers, cups, school folders, glasses and even boats. “Coming from Molokai, to see people come out in the rain, it’s terrific.

I like talking to people,” he said.

Dela Cruz, who has had other businesses, including a pet shop and a moving and storage service, said the festival boosted his confidence in himself and in Lanakila Design, a fledgling venture just two years old.

He said he’s connected with a

Twenty-six-year-old Leila Comeaux teamed up with her mother, Eileen, to showcase the family business, Hana Herb & Flowers. Leila Comeaux said mom runs the farming side of the company while she produces products including coconut oil, lip balms and a variety of wood work made from koa, pine and monkeypod.

Leila’s products, made in her home in Hana, are sold at a variety of locales around the island. She said she would like to return to college to study business and learn more about making her small venture grow.

“I’m really about sustainability at the end of the day,” she said.

Leila Comeaux said she was surprised at the number of retailers who were interested not only in carrying her products, but in taking orders for her wood work to use to display items in a storefront or a business. “I’m excited about it because I love to build too. I’m building my own home and people are interested in wood and handmade items.”

Patterned after the successful Made in Hawaii Festival on Oahu, which annually attracts more than 35,000 attendees, Maui County’s own version hopes to capitalize on the successful formula used by their Oahu counterpart. Rasmussen said a post-event survey will be taken and a decision on how to move forward will follow. However, based on the resounding success of this year’s event, a festival for 2015 is almost a sure bet.

The festival was presented by the County of Maui, the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce.

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MCBRC announces its workshops for November

The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development announced its workshops for the month of November. Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center (MCBRC), a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across Pizza Hut in Suite B-9. Seating for all workshops is limited, and all workshops are subject to change or cancellation.

To reserve a seat, call the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247. Workshops are free unless otherwise noted.

The following workshops are available: Growing Younger at Any Age - Tips for the Enlightened Entrepreneur Instructor: Diana E. Ruiz Monday, November 10, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.

Join Seattle author/speaker Diana E. Ruiz - Stress Relief Coach as she shares highlights from her awardwinning book “Healing Your Life with Water - How to use your Mind Body and Water Connection to

Awaken your Inner Fountain of Youth.”. Learn fresh and powerful insights and practical knowledge to implement in your life and business to make it a success.

Diana works with entrepreneurs, employees/ers who feel stretched and overwhelmed by trying to be present for family, clients, work and themselves. She is a certified practitioner of EFT, a disarmingly simple technique that relieves stress in the workplace and at home. She used this powerful technique and the others presented in the book to eliminate her own intense social phobia, panic attacks and PTSD so she could achieve her long-time dream of being a successful coach, author and speaker. Diana has a Master’s in Communications and was awarded “Businesswoman of the Year 2012” for Western Washington by the National Association of Professional Women.

In this workshop you will learn: 3 Keys to Boosting Your Business and Health; The Surprising Connection Between Water, Stress and Your Business; About Your Inner Fountain of Youth and How to Boost Focus, Creativity,

Business, Weight loss, and Health.

The Power of Email Marketing for the Holidays Instructor: Mckenna Hallett Friday, November 14, 2014 – 12 to 12:45 p.m.

Join Mckenna Hallet to jumpstart your holiday sales! Take advantage of Small Business Saturday. Get increased results from every email you send. Plus hints and tips for subject lines, content creation, and so much more! Are you up-to-date on the trends for effective emails to the mobile marketplace? Door prizes and other specials included exclusively for participants.

Mckenna is a passionate speaker who loves helping small businesses.

She brings years of marketing background on a variety of subjects.

She is especially knowledgeable about email marketing. She is a solution provider with Constant Contact as well as a certified authorized local expert who works closely with a variety of businesses throughout the U.S. and Maui.

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The Philosophy of Money Instructor: Dr. Phil Lenefsky, DDS Monday, November 17, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.

What facts of reality make money necessary for modern humans to survive on this planet? What are the requirements that nature places on man that make money or money substitutes necessary? What is the nature and relationship of humans to money? If you want to not only acquire money, but actually keep some in the form of wealth, the answers to these questions are fundamental and necessary for you to fully understand. Answers that are not in harmony with reality will result in failure. The answers to those abstract questions immediately lead to moral and political questions such as these: Should taxes be voluntary or be forced by law? Should there be zoning laws, land use laws? What do you think of private property, which includes money? What is the proper criminal code for safeguarding wealth? What is the proper physical form of money? What is the purpose of banks the courts, the police?

Dr. Phil Lenefsky, DDS, operated a private dental practice from 19741994 in the State of Colorado and now practices as a locum tenens dentist and teaches financial principles in a private setting. Using his advanced training in finance, taxes, real estate, mortgages and commodities, he was able to retire at age 41. Since then, he has been coaching and teaching others to achieve their financial independence. His presentation is strictly for educational purposes.

Please review any action or plans you might undertake with your accountant, financial planner or attorney.

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014 – 12 to 2 p.m.

Maui County Business Resource Center, Maui Mall Ste B-9 At MCBRC, Maui Business Brainstormers (MBB) members meet every month to discuss, share and learn subjects related to staring, running and growing own business.

Spirited discussions result in information, education and fun. The attendees and the expert business coach contribute with substance to the featured segments: 1) Get to Know your Neighbor: an opportunity to interact with new faces and strengthen own abilities to socialize with others in fast paced situations; 2) Business on the Grill: This segment creates a case study for mutual learning. A MBB member submits own business to be grilled. To apply for this segment, the business must be in operation with sales and the need to grow, but facing challenges. 3) Regular Brainstorming: Attendees have opportunity to present a challenge they are experiencing in their own business for group ideas and suggestions. To attend, please RSVP at www.Meetup.com/ MauiBusinessBrainstormers. Nonmembers need to first join the FREE membership of MBB. Online Marketing Lessons You Must Know to Grow Your Business in 2015 Instructor: Nico Fisher Wednesday, November 19, 2014 – 12 to 1:15 p.m. and Q&A till 1:30 p.m.

In this workshop, you will learn the detailed steps to building the best business pages and online business profiles. Do you need help with using event features in order to capture more customers? Learn how to effectively use powerful list builders. Please come to this workshop presented by Nico Fisher.

Nico is an energetic entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in marketing and social media. She is presently a Marketing Strategist, Social Media Consultant and Trainer

and is passionate about taking businesses from good to great through various marketing avenues.

SPECIAL EVENING WORKSHOPS: $45.00 PER SESSION Quickbooks for Small Business: Hands-on computer training for beginners Richard Kehoe, CPA Thursday, November 13 & 20, 2014 from 5 – 8 p.m.

Learn to set up your company’s QuickBooks in a small class setting with personalized tutoring. This class is for new users and will teach you how to record sales, receive payments, prepare invoices and balance your checkbook. Get customized answers and schedule a follow-up appointment at no cost to discuss YOUR solutions. Sponsored

by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and presented by Richard Kehoe, CPA and lead SCORE counselor.

FREE COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH EXPERIENCED SCORE COUNSELORS The Gift That Gives Back – Best Practices to Ensure Gift and Loyalty Card Success Instructor: Linda Artman Friday, November 21, 2014 – 12 to 1 p.m.

In 2013, gift card purchases exceeded $118 billion for the first time. A gift/loyalty card program is no longer a luxury for merchants, but a necessity to remain competitive. Explore proven “best practices” to implement a successful gift/loyalty program. There will be also additional information on marketing your program and utilizing promotional strategies to keep up with the technology, trends and taste.

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Experiences of an Executive Assistant BY: MORRIS HAOLE I lucked out on Saturday, October 4th when I had the opportunity to tour the impressive conservation projects high above the bustling resorts and urban corridor of Lahaina.

Actually, we roamed over an area of several hundred acres starting from the Lahaina Aquatic Center and ending just past Napili.

the algae bloom project built the Pohaku-Kaanapali and Kaopala basins, this effort reduced sediment run off and averted the return of the disturbing and unhealthy shade on our north western coasts.

I have always heard of the efforts of the Maui Soil and Water Conservation Districts but, because it involved remote and environmentally sensitive lands, I thought it best to help keep these areas as pristine as possible; however, my host, West Maui SWCD Director Wes Nohara, always believed that the public must be informed about the crucial work the MSWCD does and one of the most effective ways is to do a structured visit.

The first thing that you become aware of is the climate, as you can imagine, it is considerably cooler and fresh. We did not venture deep into the often cloud shrouded, green wilderness, that’s for another, longer day, but we came close enough to see how beautiful the upper slopes are.

It’s important to note that the MSWCD is made up of five districts across Maui; they comprise East Maui, Olinda-Kula, MolokaiLanai, West Maui and Central Maui. For fiscal year 2015 Maui County appropriated $132,100 to fund the day to day operations of the organization. The grant makes possible the framework to develop flood control, drainage maintenance, monitor water quality, mitigate fire hazard zones, create watersheds and the list goes on and on. It is truly amazing what the MSWCD has done and equally impressive is the cost of the projects involved.

For instance, the Honolua Watershed Project, with its first subproject, the Kahana Dam, which was started in 1983, consisted of eight other water control endeavors. It ended in 1997 at a cost of 14 million. This sum paid for the building of dams, the Honokowai Channel, repair work on water diversion routes, the dredging of basins and erosion control. The vast majority of the funding comes from federal sources with some supplemented by the Department of Land and Natural Resources. The West Maui SWCD has also done invaluable work in transforming the water off Kahana, in and around the area known locally as “S” turns, from the murky, green color that Wes remembered as child, born and raised in Napili, to the clear, blue water we enjoy today. This strategy also encompasses reef rejuvenation through the enactment the West Maui Algae Bloom Project. Started in 1993 and spending $50,000

Another example of the MSWCD’s wide ranging activities would be the Feral Animal Control Fencing Project, begun in 1998 and located high in the West Maui Mountains. This partnership included the Environmental Protection Agency and the Hawaii State Department of Health, saved large swathes of native rain forests from feral pigs and deer. Lastly, Wes, like the other directors on the various district boards, are all volunteers! Yes, they readly give of their time and expertize with no monentary compensation.

I think this fact is the best part of our conservation districts, a group of Maui citizens, so interested and caring about our natural environment and health and safety of the public, working tiressly and with remarkably little recognition, perform such an incredible service for the benefit of all. Next time when you drive to Lahaina and comment on the dryness and heat, look up to the mountains, if you see low hanging clouds, there may be precipitation, make note that the water is not be wasted, it is managed, studied, and collected in a responsible, competent manner.

Thank the Maui Soil and Water Conservation Districts and please help support it.

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DID YOU KNOW THAT . . .?

BY: SIMONE C. POLAK

Sleep problems (insomnia) at age 50 may negatively affect the reason for, the length of, and the quality of your retirement?

Having worked shift work in my younger years and put in long hours for the last 25 years with the County and State, I always told myself that I will get more rest and catch up on my sleep when I retire. That is until I recently saw the following article published by Frontline Medical News entitled Insomnia Increases Risk of Retirement Because of Poor Health or Disability. The key finding of a longitudinal cohort study among 1,590 Wisconsin state employees showed that “[m]idlife insomnia increases the likelihood of retiring because of poor health or disability.” The data for this finding came from an aptly named REST Study: A Longitudinal Bidirectional Examination of Retirement and Sleep. Lead researcher Lauren Hale, Ph.D., of the public health program at Stony Brook University in New York commented: “We confirmed our hypothesis that the leading reason that people who have insomnia symptoms in early life are retiring earlier is due to poor health or disability as they are getting older.”

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Wow, that is not how I am looking at my retirement! I am guessing that I, like most Maui County employees am planning to retire at a decent age while still healthy to enjoy at least a few years of retirement spent doing the things we love to do, whether enjoying time with family, traveling, starting a new hobby or sticking with old ones, taking classes just for fun, or volunteering.

So what gives with people not

being able to fall and stay asleep?

While insomnia can be caused by medical and psychiatric reasons, James Maas, a now retired famed professor at Cornell University who coined the phrase “power nap” and authored the bestseller “PowerSleep”, opines that “American’s don’t value sleep…

Seventy percent are sleepdeprived, but most don’t realize it and are working zombies.”

According to Maas, the required amount of sleep for adults is between 7.5 and 9 hours of sleep while teens through 25-year-olds need 9.25 hours.

We are of course pretty well aware of the short-term or immediate consequences of lack of sleep: Tasks become more difficult to process and complete, our memory is affected, reaction time is slowed, our creativity or ability to think out of the box is stunted, and we feel groggy, drowsy and may even fall asleep at the worst possible time.

Long-term consequences, however, are not readily apparent or familiar to us, but may be really serious health issues like hypertension and type two diabetes.

What is clear is whether you have insomnia due to medical/ psychiatric conditions, or you neglect sleep and think like me that you can always catch up on it later – think again, and take action!

Discuss your insomnia with your personal physician to get help with your condition. And if you don’t have a medical condition, then focus on yourself and treat yourself right! Set yourself up for success to get sufficient sleep. Remove the TV and all digital clocks from your bedroom to get rid of display lights. Take a warm shower about an hour before bed, drink some

decaf tea, and start maintaining a sleep schedule where you go to bed at the same time every night. Take your sleep schedule as seriously as your work schedule and after about two to three weeks it will come natural to you!

Enjoy your ZZZZs and plan to take retirement on your terms!

----------------------------------------------. Insomnia Increases Risk of Retirement Because of Poor Health or Disability, Frontline Medical News, June 13, 2014, retrieved from http:// www.practiceupdate.com/news/5453 on November 8, 2014. . http://www.labome.org/grant/ r01/ag/the/rest/the-rest-study-a-longitudinal--bidirectionalexamination-of-retirement-andsleep-7993223.html, retrieved on November 8, 2014.

What Really Happens if You Don’t Get Enough Sleep, www. huffingtonpost.com_2014_10_26_ cant-sleep-n_6044374, retrieved on November 8, 2014. . Joanna Douglas, Help, I Cant Sleep. http://www.yahoo.com/beauty/helpi-cant-sleep-100748280288.html, retrieved on November 9, 2014.

DID YOU KNOW THAT…? Is a monthly column written by Simone C. Polak, a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney in the Drug Unit at the Prosecutor’s office. A former NYC Emergency Medical Technician & medical/surgical technician in the Air Force Reserve, she has maintained an interest in medical developments, news, and advances, especially as they pertain to our daily lives. Any opinions expressed in these articles are her opinions and do not constitute those of her department or the County of Maui.

These articles are informational only, and are not intended as medical advice.

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Kupaianaha “Blessings of Life” BY: TIFFANY IIDA We are each so fortunate to have wonderful people in our lives, friends, co-workers, loved ones who are iimportant to us. The High Street Journal wishes to share our employees’ good news, offer a chance to get to know each other better and offer the precious joys that add spark to our lives. These are special moments and stories as written and provided by employees of the County of Maui. This column is your chance to express gratitude, praise and the simple and abundant joy these experiences have brought you- The blessings of life! Please send submissions to tiffany.iida@mauicounty.gov for inclusion in future issues of The High Street Journal.

Agnes Nolan, Department of Water Supply would like to congratulate Tammy Yeh, Civil Engineer, Department of Water Mason Yeh Supply and husband who welcomed their second son, Mason Hisashi Jing Xin Yeh, on October 23, 2014.

Mason came into the world at a healthy 8 lbs. 12 oz., 20 inches.

Water Supply who received the prestigious William Y. Thompson Award at the annual Hawaii Water Works Association (HWWA) Conference on October 16, 2014. Paul stood out from all the rest for his dedication and contributions to his job, support given to fellow workers, and contributions to the community.

Agnes Nolan, Department of Water Supply would also like to congratulate Paul Silva, Meter Reader, Field Collection Supervisor, Department of

Dee Dee Thyssen, Secretary to the Director of the Department of Finance would also like to recognize The Department of Finance/Real Property Assessment September and October birthdays.

Dept. of Finance Honorees

Mike Martin

Paul Silva

name. He will be missed...Good luck, Mike!!!

Dee Dee Thyssen, Department of Finance would like to congratulate and wish Mike Martin, Fiscal Control Analyst, Department of Finance good luck. Mike’s last day with the County of Maui, Department of Finance was on Friday, October 10, 2014. The department wished him lots of Aloha on his new venture in California. And, ironically he looks like Mike White even with the same first

September birthdays include (Left to right, picture 1), Wayne Fujita, Ortaeine Acidera, Marci Sato, Faye Okazaki(not shown) & Mark Escudero(not shown). September birthdays (No Picture): Dawn Matney, Tax Maps Supervisor (9/13), Eddie Manzano, Valuation Analyst (9/15), Christy Manaba, Tax Clerk (9/26), and Rosebella Baclaan, Delinquent Tax Clerk (9/28). October birthdays (photo on the top of the next page): Gery Madriaga, Asst.

Administrator (10/7) and Kyle Shimizu, Appraisal Supervisor (10/30). Happy belated birthday to all the September

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babies of the County of Maui!

and decided to do something about it. With the help of his dad, Paul Fasi (Planning Dept., Current Div.), Zack designed, built, and painted the bench. It was installed yesterday, Nov. 2nd. “I hope it lasts so everyone can use it and especially for tutu.”

Dept. of Finance Honorees The Department of Finance, Real Property Assessment & Tax Collection celebrated Boss’ Day with Kyle Shimizu, Joshua Poouahi, Marcy Martin, Melvina Kanaha, and Gery Madriaga. Not pictured are Abi Fernandez, Dawn Matney, Nancy Swienton and Scott Teruya. The department celebrated with Red Velvet Cake and Chocolate Haupia Pie courtesy of Ed Casebier, TylerLead Business Analyst.

Zack Fasi, a sophomore at Kamehameha, built a bus stop bench to help out the seniors waiting for the Maui Bus.

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Although Zack Fasi this bench is ultimately intended for every-one’s comfort, Zack’s inspir-ation for the idea came from one particular occasion. On a midafternoon in September, an elderly woman was standing, holding her bags and waiting for the bus in Kula. It was hot and she looked tired. She couldn’t put her bags down because it would be in the dirt and she certainly could not sit either. It was fortuitous that at that moment, Zack was passing by and noticed her discomfort

Shane Victorino & Bob Straub a Boston Red Sox game. They allowed Season ticket holders into Fenway one hour early and Bob ended up being allowed on the field to have pictures taken with ball players and coaches.

Kaelyn Kato & Ailana Suehiro Congratulations to Kaelyn Kato, daughter of Debra Kato from Housing and Human Concerns, Kaunoa Senior Service Division, and Ailana Suehiro, daughter of Linette Suehiro from the Department of Water Supply, on placing 14th in the 2014 USTA Junior Team Tennis National Tournament held in Cayce, South Carolina. The tournament hosted over 100 teams from across the nation that competed on various levels. This is the second consecutive year that the Royal Lahaina Tennis Team participated in the prestigious tournament.

Bob Straub of the Mayor’s Office attended a family reunion in Pennsylvania and saw cousins and family that he hadn’t seen in over 20 years.

His family is spread out all over the country from Louisiana to Florida to Virginia!

Besides seeing family, the highlight of Bob’s trip was going to Boston for nothing more than baked stuffed lobster and

The best part was seeing Maui’s own Shane Victorino and having a picture taken on the field with him. What a great vacation it was!

Mark O’Sullivan Congratulations to Mark O’Sullivan, Operator Trainee at the Kihei Wastewater Reclamation Facility, for passing his Grade 1 Wastewater Operator Examination. Mark came to work with the Wastewater Reclamation Division via the UH Maui College Sustainable Science Degree program as a temporary intern. He was then hired as an emergency Assistant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, and then as a full-time employee. Mark worked very hard to prepare himself for the Operator Exam and he is to be commended.

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Kaunoa Senior Services is busy as ever BY: DANA ACOSTA

included some very tiny, doll-size beanies, for children who have a special doll that needs beanie too.

Spooky Stories DHHC/Kaunoa program specialist Kathy Mayo (aka Kathy “Tita” Collins) shared spooky stories with 200 senior participants on Halloween morning. Some of the seniors really got into the spirit of the day, including this ghostly group from Kaunoa’s Kihei Congregate Nutrition site.

Hats of Hope

After losing 2 program participants this year to cancer, seniors at West Maui Senior Center hatched an idea for the Hats of Hope project to provide patients served by Maui Memorial Medical Center Cancer Institute with handmade beanies, in honor of their friends. Their goal was to knit and/or crochet 200 beanies by the end of October and all the men and women of WMSC got involved in some way or another, from donating yarn to knitting or crocheting the beanies to inventory control.

The project was organized by Kaunoa program assistant Lindsay Elam, who reported the final count of 332 beanies delivered to the Cancer Institute. The donation

Carter Center official to speak at Kaunoa Barry Nickelsberg, Chief Development Officer of The Carter Center will speak at Kaunoa Senior Center on Wednesday, November 12, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The Carter Center is a nongovernmental, non-profit organization, founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn Carter.

Through the work of this organization, lives have been improved for people in 80 countries via conflict resolution; advancement of democracy and human rights; disease prevention; and improvement of mental health care. In partnership with Emory University in Georgia, the Center is guided by a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering. Join host Professor Willis H.A. Moore of The Hawai’i Geographic Society and learn, ask questions, and gain a deeper understanding of the work of this remarkable institution. Reservations required; contact Kaunoa for availability, cost information and details.

Kaunoa’s volunteer opportunities, classes and activities are open to people 55 and better; pre-registration is required, unless otherwise noted. For a full listing of events and opportunities, with complete details, call the Kaunoa offices at 270-7308 or 661-9432 to receive the monthly newsletter and listing of ongoing activities. Kaunoa Senior Services is a division of the County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns.

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Ho`omana`o A section of reflection, meditation, or any other way you may feel appropriate, to help our fellow employees (that wish to express themselves) get through a challenging time BY: TIFFANY IIDA Agnes Nolan of the Department of Water Supply would like to send our condolences on behalf of their department to the following DWS staff who have lost a parent in the last two months. John Cavaco and Verna Pacheco (Fiscal Division) and Jacky Takakura (now at Dept. of Planning). Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this difficult time.

Agnes Nolan of the Department of Water Supply: “It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of our dedicated Board of Water Supply (BWS) member, James Rust on October 22, 2014.

He was first appointed to the BWS on April 1, 1992 to March 31, 1997 and then re-appointed on May 10, 2011. We appreciate the time, devotion, and positive influence he gave in the interest of the people of

the County of Maui.”

Karleen N. Hultquist of the Department of Parks and Recreation: “Wishing all County Employees who are going through tough times right now best wishes in dealing with your issue(s) and to remain optimistic and positive.

It may be a long haul, but hang in there because eventually things will get better. Keep hope alive!”

POLL: What are you thankful for during this Thanksgiving season?

Boyd Franklin, Dept. of Finance: “My American Express Blue Cash Everyday Card; I never leave home without it.”

Ralph Thomas, Dept. of Personnel Services: “As cliché as it may seem...I am thankful for the opportunity that each day brings, because it allows for the good as well as the not so good... and that equals living a fulfilled life.”

Karleen Hultquist, Dept. of Parks & Recreation: “Thankful that I have wonderful family, friends and co-workers and wishing them all a great rest of the year. Thankful that we do not have Ebola here in Hawaii and that it never arrives here. I am thankful that my doctor has declared me in full remission from my cancer and my fractured knee is healing well and done with PT.” Malia Balberdi, Dept. of Planning: “For my Director, Deputy Director, Administrator, Supervisor, and co-workers who have continued to be supportive throughout this difficult year; I couldn’t have made it this far without their help.

I am blessed.”

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Sarah Shim, Dept. of Housing & Human Concerns: “I am thankful for my wonderful family, friends and for a solid team of workers that work well together to ‘make the retirement years the best’ for their clients. I am also thankful for all my bosses that supported me and gave me the opportunity to learn and grow on the job and for surrounding me with the greatest work environment. “

Billjohn Medeiros, Mayor’s Office: “I am very thankful for God’s blessings, guidance, protection, and sustenance in my ‘ohana’s health, success, aloha, and happiness.”

John Buck, Mayor’s Office: “I am thankful for having the opportunity to work with the many talented and dedicated individuals who want to make a difference for the people of Maui County.

I am thankful to be blessed with a wonderful family and in good health.

Kaye Jackson, Dept. of Environmental Management: “I’m thankful for my father, the late Reverend Clarence Kamai Sr. who walked, talked, taught, lived, breathed and passed on the greatest gift of all, the knowledge, wisdom and understanding of Jesus Christ. His last parting words to his family: ‘Love one another.’

I’m thankful for my church that I attend now, the Seventh Day Adventist, for teaching the Truth, from God’s written word, the Holy Bible, about the Revelation of Jesus Christ. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! “ Alan Arakawa, Mayor’s Office: “I am thankful for a wonderful wife, two beautiful daughters, and for being given the privilege to serve as mayor for the best community in the world.”

Mark Kawano, Dept. of Parks & Recreation: “Just so proud of my daughter. She’s in The Maui News under the Sports Spotlight.”

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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County WANTED: Your best shots for the County Gallery Want to submit a photo of a County event or employee at work? Email your photo for consideration to lynn. araki-regan@mauicounty.gov. Caption info must include name and title of each person whose face appears in the photo.

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Simone Polak & The High Street Journal Publisher Lynn Araki-Regan talked with 3rd graders at Pu`u Kukui Elementary School about the importance of making the right decisions. The Junior Judges program is a service project sponsored by the Hawaii State Bar Association.

Submitted by Sue Kiang of the Dept. of Parks & Recreation, this photo is of kids from the Achievement Academy who were on the Waikamoi Watershed, Haleakala Ranch. They were assessing this 600-year old Ohia lehua tree as a nomination for an exceptional tree of Maui County.

Mayor Alan Arakawa at the 2014 Senior Fair held at War Memorial Gymnasium on October 25, 2014.

Mayor Arakawa was honored as a Hall of Honor awardee

by Maui High School Foundation on Oct. 22. Pictured with Mayor are Council Chair Gladys Baisa, Ann Araki & Riley Regan.

Ryvette Figueroa, Dawn Matney, and Melvina Kanaha

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Dept. of Finance’s Carrie Alexander and Jennifer Rivera as fairies

Carolyn ‘Anji’ Franklin as a cop Environmental Management, Kihei Wastewater Staff got in the Halloween spirit! Pictured are Leslie Hondo, Electrical Supervisor; Cassie Martin, Technical Support Engineer, and Theodore Leong, Safety and Training Officer.

A green witch in Finance Dept.

Jon Gushiken (The Ebola Wrangler) and Nancy Swienton (The White Queen)

Grace Komoda as an Aviatrix

Joni Leval as the Chesire Cat

Marcy Martin as a Witch Doctor

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Captain America with Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Richard Minatoya

Joshua Poouahi as a Blue Kleenex Box Dreu DeCastro as Willy Maunawili (Republicrat)

Real Property Assessment & Tax Collections

Herman Andaya as GI Joe, Sharon Zalsos as Wonder Woman, Lynn ArakiRegan as Batwoman, and Keith Regan as Captain America

Sharon Zalsos as Wonder Woman & Bella as Ewok

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Finance Department, Accounts/Admin Halloween Collage. Center right: Director Danny Agsalog, Jimmy Hendrix and Danielle Navarro, Woodstock. Top left corner: Dee Dee Thyssen, Cleopatra and May-Anne Alibin, Duchess of Windsor. Bottom right corner: ingredients for Tabasco sauce. Bottom center: Dee Dee Thyssen, Cleopatra and Erica Kokolis-Fernandez, Tabasco Sauce. Bottom left corner: Diane Grogan, shower. Top left: Group picture, Accounts/Admin-2nd floor

Finance Department/Accounts/Admin - 2nd Floor Halloween Cast

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Dressed like Elvis is DJ Metzler, son of Dept. of Environmental Management’s Sharon Zalsos.

Also pictured are Adam Fukunaga (Star Wars Clone Wars Clone Trooper) & Tate Fukunaga (Ninja), sons of Dept. of Environmnental Management’s Robynne Fukunaga, and Riley Regan (NASA Astronaut), son of Dept. of Management’s Keith Regan.

Kathleen Couch (Maui Adult Day Care Centers), Hyenie Martin (Maui County Office on Aging), Gimberly Almeida (Maui County Office on Aging) at the 2014 Senior Fair

Maui County Office on Aging made a small pumpkin patch at the entrance to its office for guests to enjoy.

The Tax Maps Unit of the Real Property Assessment Division teamed up with the GIS Supervisor Nancy Swienton to re-create the characters of Alice In Wonderland. It was a fun experience that encouraged creativity and Team Building. Their hard work and inventiveness had great results, they look amazing together. page 29

Molokai Island Foundation Presents...

“ONCE UPON A MOLOKAI CHRISTMAS”

Saturday, December 6, 2014 Two festive events on the same night!

HO`OLAULE`A

Music, Food, Crafts, Games & more!

At the K’kai Ball Park 5pm-9pm

Interested parade participants for floats or marching unit contest:

PARADE OF LIGHTS

(DEADLINE 12/1/14)

Interested vendors food/craft/game:

Float Prize: 1st Place -$600 2nd Place -$300 3rd Place-$200 4th Place-$100

Float and Marching Unit Contest Runs thru K’kai Town from 6pm

Contact: Colleen Colipano phone: 658-1348 email: lvmama87@gmail.com

Marching Unit Prize: 1st Place-$200 2nd Place-$100 3rd Place-$75 4th Place-$50

Applications are available on the website www.molokaiislandfoundation.org

Contact: Cameron Hiro phone: 658-0433 email: heart@sandwichisles.net

(DEADLINE 10/6/14)

Ho’olaule’a And Parade Sponsored

by The Maui County Office Of Economic Development

Maui County Product Enrichment Program 2014

Please contact event organizers for more information, subject to change.

Wailuku First Friday Nov. 7 & Dec. 5, 6 – 9 pm Market Street, Wailuku Meet friends and family at the Wailuku streetfest for live music, ono foods, crafts, shopping & more!

Info: (808) 878‐1888 or http://mauifridays.com/wailuku

Chinese Festival to Honor Sun Yat-sen Nov. 14 ‐ 15, 10 am ‐ 7 pm Wo Hing Museum, Lahaina Learn about the life of Dr. Sun Yat Sen, founding father of the Republic of China and his history on Maui; enjoy Chinese foods, music, tea, calligraphy, martial arts and the lion dance.

Info: (808) 661‐3262 or www.lahainarestoration.org Mixed Plate Exhibition Through Nov. 14, 10 am – 4 pm daily Hui No`eau, Makawao This multimedia exhibition explores the “mixed plate” of Hawai‘i’s multiculturalism, from food to traditions – and how our cultural mix creates a lifestyle that is truly unique. ‘Huli Huli Chicken’ by Michael Clements Hui Holidays & First Night Nov. 24 – Dec. 24, 10 am – 4 pm daily Dec. 3, 5 – 8 pm, First Night Celebration Twinkling with holiday charm, Hui No`eau’s gallery will be filled with jewelry, ceramics, prints, fiber, photography, glass, and paintings. Shop local and make a creative investment in our community.

Elegant holiday installations by designer André Morissette will be unveiled at the festive First Night with drinks and pupu, spirited music and an exciting selection of unique arts.

Info: (808) 572‐6560 or www.huinoeau.com Hawaiian Music Series Nov. 20 & Dec. 18, 6 pm Baldwin Home Museum, Lahaina Relax to the sounds of Hawaiian music at the free sunset concerts out on the museum’s Front Street lawn.

Info: (808) 661‐3262 or www.lahainarestoration.org Elf – The Musical Nov. 28 – Dec. 14, Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 3 pm Iao Theater, Wailuku Maui OnStage presents the hilarious tale of Buddy, a young orphan who crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. Unaware that he is actually a human, his enormous size and poor toy‐making abilities lead him to face the truth.

Info & tickets: (808) 242‐6969 or www.mauionstage.com Talk Story on the Land Dec. 6, 5:30 – 8:30 pm, Moonlight Hike at Waihe`e Coastal Dunes Explore Maui’s unique coastal reserve and its cultural sites on an interpreted hike lead by the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust.

Info & RSVP: (808) 244‐5263 or www.hilt.org Holiday Pops!

Dec. 7, 3 pm Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului The annual "Holiday Pops" orchestral concert features guest soloist Doug LaBrecque, and the Maui Pops Chorus singing favorite songs of the season.

Info & tickets: (808) 242‐7469 or www.mauipops.com

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The County of Maui Volunteer Center supports National Make A Difference Day Projects The County of Maui Volunteer Center celebrated National “Make a Difference Day” this year on October 25, 2014. Millions of volunteers across the nation united with a common mission to improve the lives of others. For more than 20 years, USA WEEKEND Magazine, in collaboration with Points of Light, has brought you Make A Difference Day, the largest national day of community service.

On Maui, two projects were funded by the Volunteer Center and took place in West Maui and Kahului. In Kahului, the AFL-CIO Labors Community Services in partnership with Maui United Way volunteered for days! They gathered supplies for Emergency Hygiene Kits for Mothers and Kid Friendly Backpacks for the Women’s Shelter. On Saturday Oct. 25th, volunteers assembled kits and delivered 80 packs to the Shelter for mothers and their families.

In West Maui, the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise and their Lahainaluna Interact Club were busy building a recycling system for their High School. Recycling Bins were decorated with Rotary and County of Maui Logos and distributed about the school to gather recyclable products and raise money for school projects.

The project taught the students how to plan a project with peers and grown ups and will be an educational tool for the Interact Club!

A special Mahalo goes out to both volunteer groups for their participation in a National Service Day, creativity and identifying a need to fill in the community.

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If you would like to volunteer or your agency needs volunteers, please visit the Volunteer Center’s website at www.handsonmaui.com