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PUBLIC FORUM TO ADDRESS FERAL CATS, CHICKENS CO OMMUNITY BUD DGET T MEETINGS SCHED DULED

MAU UI COUNTY WINS WEB BSIT TE AWARD

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CONTENTS Message from the Mayor.................................................................................... 3 Happenings at the County ............................................................................. 4

PUBLISHER / EDITOR Lynn Araki-Regan EDITORIAL COORDINATORS Lois Whitney Tiffany Iida Herman Andaya, Jr. Rod Antone PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros

MCBRC hosts citizenship classes ................................................................... 5 Mayor, departments seek input on FY 2015 budget ........................................... 6 County Kitchen.................................................................................................... 6 National speaker to address Volunteer Conference............................... 7 Peace Day Maui to be held September 20 ................................................ 7

CONTRIBUTORS Dana Acosta Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa Robin Arita-Chang Clarita Balala SeaRay Beltran Jocelyn Bouchard John Buck Tamara Caballero Charnan Carroll Rowena Dagdag-Andaya Marian Feenstra Anna Foust Kimberly Haueisen Jennifer Hawkins Geri Onaga Karin Phaneuf Teena Rasmussen Keith Regan Jan Roberson Tara Sabado Dena Sato Sarah Shim Dan Shupack Wendy Stebbins Ronald Steben Cheryl Sterling Jacky Takakura Jo-Anne Tanaka Dee Dee Thyssen Jamie Wakamatsu Dean Wong Kit Zulueta

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B & C Highlight...................................................................................................... 8 Some upcoming B & C meetings .................................................................. 8 Public forum to address feral cats, chickens............................................. 9 September workshops at MCBRC announced ....................................... 10 Made in Hawaii Festival a success, says local businesses .................... 12 Pulama Lanai doubles County small business grants for Lanai......... 13 Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)..................................................................... 14 Annual Hawaii Volunteer Conference.......................................................... 16 Site Visits by the M.D............................................................................................17

COVER PHOTO: Lynn Araki-Regan

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha everyone, My office has gotten a number of emails about an upcoming meeting, and it was also the subject of a popular morning drive radio show recently so I thought I should mention it again here in my column.

On Wednesday, September 11, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cameron Center auditorium, there will a community forum held by the Maui Humane Society and Maui County to discuss the issue of feral animals.

For some residents, these animals are not a problem. But for others, especially those who have contacted our office, this is a real concern that needs to be dealt with.

As usual, people’s ideas about how to deal with it vary.

Some people say they want to eradicate feral animals, chickens and cats mostly. Others want to round them up and ship them off somewhere else. And still others want to feed the animals and give them shelter, even going so far as to suggest that the county provide coupons for pet food so that they can continue to support their “cat colonies.”

I honestly don’t know what the answer is but I am glad that the Maui Humane Society has opened this up for discussion. So if you are interested in this issue and would like to be a part of it, please attend the meeting.

The Mayor’s Office will be represented by Environmental Coordinator Robert Parsons, who will be part of an expert panel on the subject.

I also hope that everyone treats each other with respect. This is a hot button topic and people seem to be passionate on all sides of the issue.

Also, we should all take some time to remember what happened 12 years ago on that date at the World Trade Center in New York, and how all of our lives were changed forever since then.

Because of 9/11, our country began fighting two wars overseas; air travel would never be the same; and, for some, distrust of certain religions and ethnic groups still remain.

Even today, there are still repercussions being felt. Just recently the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health reported that 1,140 first responders to the World Trade Center disaster and those who lived close-by in Manhattan, have been diagnosed with some sort of cancer. Doctors believe the cause of this cancer came from breathing in carcinogens in the air at Ground Zero.

So please take some time to remember those who died, those who grieve and those who are still suffering from that terrible day.

We take so many things for granted, our health, our families, our jobs and even our freedoms. For one day at least let us appreciate the sacrifices that some have made, and continue to make, for our country.

Aloha and God bless,

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HEALTHY LIVING WORKSHOP TO FOCUS ON CHRONIC PAIN, CONDITIONS The Maui County Office on Aging will sponsor a six-week “Better Choices, Better Health” workshop series. The session begins Wednesday, October 2, with classes held 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Kaiser Maui Lani Clinic, located at 55 Maui Lani Parkway in Wailuku.

The course is designed to help people living with chronic conditions better self-manage their symptoms and overall health. The course will run on six Wednesdays, including October 2, 9, 23, 30, November 6 and 13 (skips Oct 16).

Cost of the workshop is $10 for those 60 and older, and $30 for those under 60. The course fee includes the textbook, “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions,” and a relaxation CD. Scholarships are available. Contact Jo Reyes at 270-7233 or jo.reyes@mauicounty.gov for more information or to register for the course.

COUNTY WEBSITE WINS PRESTIGIOUS “BEST OF WEB” AWARD

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The County of Maui website has taken second place in the County Portal category of the 2013 Best of the Web (BOW) awards. This is the eighth national award for the County’s website, mauicounty.gov, and the third year that the Maui

County website was selected for a BOW award.

Maui County took fourth place in 2010 and was listed as a finalist in 2012.

According to an announcement by the Center for Digital Government, the BOW awards recognize city, county and state governments for outstanding portals and websites based on innovation, functionality, productivity and performance.

“The recent advances in the digital domain mean it is vital for government to provide effective online access to services and information,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “Many thanks to our IT personnel for making sure our County website runs smoothly, and to our departments for providing the content that our residents, businesses and visitors need and want. National recognition such as this BOW award provides valuable feedback.”

The BOW award is part of the Digital Government Achievement Awards (DGAA) that are presented by e.Republic’s Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government.

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County Portal Category: 1st Place: County of Alameda, Calif.

2nd Place: County of Maui, Hawaii 3rd Place: County of Orange, Calif.

4th Place: County of Sacramento, Calif.

5th Place: Stearns County, Minn.

pre-sale tickets are available at reduced prices through Friday, September 27. Pre-sale Adult tickets are $5 ($7 at the gate; except for Sunday, when they’re $5) and child tickets (511 years old) are $2 ($3 at the gate). Keiki four years old and younger are admitted free. Buy your tickets now and save!

For a complete listing of the BOW awardees and finalists, visit Pre-Sale Ticket locations: www.govtech.com.

MAUI FAIR PRE-SALE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT REDUCED PRICES Maui Fair cashier Dancine Takahashi has announced that

information. Please call prior to visiting, 242-2721 • Hawaii State Federal Credit Union - Triangle Square, 425 Koloa Street #101B Kahului • More pre-sale ticket locations to be announced.

Please check at www.mauifair. com and our Maui News ads.

Groups interested in selling • Maui Fair Administrative entry tickets as a fundraiser may contact Dancine Office located in the parking Takahashi at 264-2687 for lot of the War Memorial more information.

Gymnasium and is now open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Visit mauifair.com, twitter.com/ inquiries and applications mauifair or on Facebook. regarding the parade, booths, exhibit dates, and general

MCBRC hosts citizenship classes

The Maui County Business Resource Center of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development hosted another set of citizenship classes and produced 14 graduates on July 14.

Serving as the class venue for two years, MCBRC is proud to have a 90% pass rate for students taking the citizenship classes following its classes.

Classes are from 5:15 p.m. to 7

p.m.

For more information, call 8738247. page 5

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Mayor, departments seek input for FY 2015 budget Mayor Alan Arakawa is encouraging all community members to come out and participate in the Community Budget Meetings for Fiscal Year 2015, which begin next month.

All are welcome to attend the nearest budget meeting in their respective community. The times and locations of the meetings are as follows: -Tuesday, September 10, 6 p.m. at the Paia Community Center - Thursday, September 12, 5:45 p.m. for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) hearing -then 6 p.m. for the budget meeting at Velma Santos Community Center - Monday, September 16, 6 p.m. at

the Lahaina Civic Center - Tuesday, September 17, 5:45 p.m. for the CDBG hearing and 6 p.m. for the budget meeting at Helene Hall - Tuesday, September 24, 5:45 p.m. for the CDBG hearing and 6 p.m. for the budget meeting at Lanai Senior Center - Thursday, September 26, 6 p.m. at the Hannibal Tavares Community Center - Tuesday, October 1, 6 p.m. at the Kihei Community Center - Thursday, October 10, 5:45 p.m. for the CDBG hearing and 6 p.m. for the budget meeting at the Mitchell Pauole Center

provides valuable direction to for us,” said Mayor Arakawa. “I would invite and encourage all residents of Maui County to take some time out of their busy schedules to share their thoughts on how we create a balanced budget that addresses county services while remaining fiscally responsible.”

Residents are also encouraged to fill out an online survey prior to attending the meetings, which will help notify meeting organizers about the priorities in each community. The link to the survey is available on the front page of the Maui County website on the lower left hand side at www.mauicounty. gov and is called the “2013 Community Survey.”

“Feedback from these meetings

County Kitchen Quick & Easy Pork Chop Casserole Submitted by Sarah Shim 4

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National speaker to address Volunteer Conference as you help beautify the garden and nursery.

The County of Maui Volunteer Center and the Network of Volunteer Leaders (NOVL) are sponsoring the 2013 Annual Volunteer Conference: “The Changing Landscape of Volunteer Leaders Advocates, Innovators and Motivators” on Friday, October 18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.

The keynote speaker and special presenter will be Susan J. Ellis, nationally recognized for her expertise in volunteer management and President of Energize, Inc., a training, consulting, and publishing firm that specializes in volunteerism.

This conference will provide attendees the opportunity to meet with Susan and network with other volunteer leaders, managers, board members, and others who play a significant role in leading and managing volunteers.

A pre-conference volunteer

Many thanks to the businesses who are generously supporting this Conference: County of Maui, Tri-Isle Resource and Development Council Inc., Volunteer Resource Center of Hawaii, Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition of Maui County, Technology Aloha, Gazebo, Inc., The Lahaina Cruise Company, Kahului Florist, UFO Parasail, Alii Nui, Honu Seafood & Pizza, Mala Ocean Tavern and CrimmCo Social LLC. For registration and additional conference information, go to www. hawaiivolunteerconference. com. Deadline to register service day will be hosted by the is October 14. You can also Maui Nui Botanical Gardens on contact Conference Chairperson October 17, 2013 from 9:00 to Wendy Stebbins, County 11:00 a.m. Spend the morning of Maui, Volunteer Center at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens Coordinator at 808-276-7733. getting to know about Maui Nui’s native Hawaiian plants

Peace Day Maui to be held September 20 In conjunction with the global effort Peace One Day, Maui based organizations inviteyou to gather in the name of peace Saturday, September 21st at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.

Imua Family Services, The County of Maui, MauiTime, Akaku, Will Smith Foundation, Mana’o Radio, Maui Film Festival, Joy Fields and Toni Ong Graphics present Maui’s peace day event. A call to action to cease fire, silence violence and a pledge to peace, this event is one of hundreds happening world wide

on September 21st.

The evening will open with a preshow titled “Teens for Peace,” a friendly youth vocal competition.

Following will be a screening of Eric Saperston’s The Journey. The film documents Saperston’s encounter with various people from all stages of life and his quest to answer some of lifes biggest questions.

His findings, not what you think.

Special guests include the Film’s star, Eric Saperston and Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa.

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B & C Highlight Affirmative Action Advisory Council Note: This new column will feature a County board, commission or committee each month, as well as announcements and recent member changes. Chairs are encouraged to submit items for this column to Lois.Whitney@mauicounty.gov.

BY: LOIS WHITNEY The Affirmative Action Advisory Council (AAAC) advises and assists the Mayor with regard to the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program, based on federal guidelines and requirements. Members also advise and assist the Mayor in reaching the County’s affirmative action goals and objectives concerning race, sex, religion and the disabled, in employment, and in taking affirmative action in correcting past discrimination. The AAAC meets once a year to review the County’s EEO report, which is submitted to the federal government and includes County employment EEO statistics.

Highlights: According to the County’s 2012 Annual EEO Report, there were seven internal complaints of alleged discrimination received in 2012; no discrimination was found in any of the cases.

Usage of Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action

Plan (EEO/AAP) webpages on the County website more than quadrupled over the previous year, with 1,327 visitors. County managers and employees are utilizing the Intranet as a resource for answering EEO/ AAP questions as well as questions pertaining to ADA compliance and reasonable accommodation. Inquiries to the EEO office in 2012 numbered 65, including eight from the general public and 57 from County personnel. Categories of inquiries included General (most frequent), Harassment, Reasonable Accommodation, Discrimination, Americans with Disabilities/ADA, Age Discrimination, Violence in the Workplace, Bullying, Interview Questions/Problems and Whistleblower.

Members: • Antoinette Davis (Makawao) 3/31/2014 • Lilah Inaba (Wailuku) 3/31/2016

• Abelardo Corella (Wailuku) 3/31/2016 • Karleen Hultquist (Wailuku) 3/31/2017 • Dorothy Buck (Wailuku) 3/31/2018 • Anthony Arakaki (County Employee) 3/31/2018 • Michael Kawagishi (County Employee) 3/31/2018 Next Meeting: Sept. 20, 2013 Additional info: Equal Employment Opportunity Office (Dept. of Personnel Services) Staff Contact: Cheryl Kelly, EEO Specialist Phone: (808) 270-7850 Website: www.mauicounty.gov/ EEO Email: eeo@mauicounty. gov

Some upcoming B & C meetings Tue, Sep. 10: Maui Planning Commission

Fri, Sep. 20: Affirmative Action Advisory Council Meeting

Wed, Sep. 11: Liquor Commission Meeting, Molokai Planning Commission Meeting

Thu, Oct. 3: Liquor Control Adjudication Board Hearing

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Fri, Sep. 13: Fire & Public Safety Commission Meeting

Wed, Oct. 9 : Liquor Commission Meeting Thu, Nov. 7: Liquor Control Adjudication Board Hearing Wed, Nov. 13: Liquor Commission

Meeting Thu, Dec. 5: Liquor Control Adjudication Board Hearing Wed, Dec. 11: Liquor Commission Meeting

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Public forum to address feral cats and chickens

Photos courtesy of Jocelyn Bouchard

The issue of feral cats and chickens will be addressed during a public forum being held next week by the Office of the Mayor in partnership with Maui Humane Society (MHS) and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).

be a group of Humane Society visiting wildlife scientists and Humane Society officials including: • John Hadidian, Ph.D., Senior Scientist Wildlife & Habitat Protection, The Humane Society of the United States;

The forum will be held on Wednesday, September 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the J. Walter Cameron Center Auditorium, 95 Mahalani Street, Wailuku. Public testimony will be accepted at the meeting, and the public is also encouraged to send in questions ahead of time via email to communications@ mauicounty.gov.

Mayor Alan Arakawa said he is pleased that MHS is working closely with HSUS and other community groups to take important steps in addressing this concern among Maui residents.

“Feral chickens and cats have become a significant problem in our community, and both residents and visitors are impacted by the effects of these feral populations,” Mayor Arakawa said. “However, each

• John Boone, Ph.D., Senior Biologist, Great Basin Bird Observatory Biostatistical Consultant, Humane Society International, Scientific Advisory Board, Alliance for Contraception in Cats and Dogs; • Inga Gibson, Hawaii Director, The Humane Society of the United States; • Jocelyn Bouchard, CEO, Maui Humane Society; feral group presents unique challenges and it is imperative that well-researched control methods are employed in a strategic and humane manner. It is my hope that this discussion will lead to workable solutions.”

• Robert Parsons, Environmental Coordinator, Maui County Mayor’s Office.

Members of the media are invited to attend the forum. For more information, contact the Maui Humane Society at (808) 877-3680.

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September Workshops at MCBRC announced

The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development recently announced its free workshops for the month of September.

Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, 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.

The following workshops are available: Is Your Business Ready for the Next Level?

Instructor: Evette Lau. Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 12 to 1p.m.

Free.

Are you in need of a training facility, conference room, office space or a commercial kitchen to take the next step in your business? Lokahi Pacific’s Pono Center has it all for you. Evette Lau, Small Business Counselor at page 10

the Pono Center, will cover the incubator programs and go over all of the services available to the community.

Sales Skills 101 – Communicating Your Way to a Better Future Instructor: TJ Anderson.

Wednesday, September 11, 2013, 12 to 1p.m. Free.

This workshop will focus on the single most important aspect of selling: communicating.

Whether you want to become a great sales professional, need help communicating effectively in your relationships, or just want to become a more effective communicator overall, this workshop will help you achieve your goals. TJ Anderson is a long-time sales professional, beginning his first business at the age of 12 and promptly selling out of all his products within the first day. TJ has owned several successful businesses. Much of his success comes from his sales skills, and during his time, he has been a national sales-leader for a

Fortune 100 company, a sales manager for several companies, and has won numerous awards, prizes, and trips as a result of his sales skills. His greatest passion, however, is seeing others succeed, and he loves teaching others the fine art of selling.

Beat the Banks!

Instructor: Philip Lenefsky, DDS. Friday, September 13, 2013, 12 to 1:00 p.m. Free.

Have you ever wondered why banks and insurance companies have the tallest buildings, have so many branches in every city, and why they seem to have all the power? There must be some secret, but what is it? Find out how bankers can take your $100 deposit and turn it into $1,000 in loans. How can they manipulate money like this? Dr. Phil Lenefsky, DDS, operated a private dental practice from 1974-1994 in the State of Colorado and now practices as a locum tenens dentist. Using his advanced training in finance, taxes, real estate, mortgages, and commodities, he was able

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to retire at the age of 41. Since then, he has been coaching and teaching others to achieve their financial independence.

HIS PESENTATION IS STRICTLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. PLEASE REVIEW ANY ACTION OR PLANS YOU MIGHT UNDERTAKE WITH YOUR ACCOUNTANT, FINANCIAL PLANNER OR ATTORNEY. Business on the Grill with Maui Business Brainstormers (MBB) Tuesday, September 17, 2013, 12 p.m. Free.

Meet other business owners/ managers, share and learn with thought-provoking questions, answers and coaching! More info and RSVP here: www.meetup.com/ MauiBusinessBrainstormers Sales Skills 201 – Role Playing Instructor: TJ Anderson.

Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 11 to 12:30 p.m. Free.

In this workshop, we will delve deep into the practical, handson side of the sales process.

The lessons and theory learned in the first class (Sales Skills 101) will be put into practice as we role-play actual sales situations. Specifically, we will focus on three ultra-important aspects of selling: 1) asking good questions, 2) handling objections, and 3) finalizing the sale, or “closing”. This will be a very “experiential” workshop, and ALL attendees are expected to participate. As we go through common “objections” customers may have, we will examine and practice different ways to overcome those objections.

Through this process, attendees will not only learn some interesting techniques in order to handle the most common objections, but will also teach the basic skills needed to think on one’s feet and overcome objections using common sense, flexibility, and quickthinking. Besides being a great

way to learn sales, this class will be FUN, as all sales should be!

QuickBooks for Small Business

How Social Media Can Build Profitable Relationships for Your Business

Instructor: Richard Kehoe, CPA. Thursday, September 26, 2013, 5 to 8 p.m. $45.00.

Instructors: Danielle Miller.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 12 to 1 p.m. Free.

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. Instructor Richard Kehoe, CPA is a lead SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) counselor. Followup appointments are offered at no cost.

There has been a shift in the way businesses reach customers, and with it came a huge marketing opportunity.

Learn how to use social media to market your business, build profitable relationships, and connect with new customers.

Danielle Miller is a Social Media Expert and Founder of Miller Media Management. Her expertise comes from over ten years working in the marketing industry. She has studied and analyzed nearly a decade’s worth of trends to develop strategic solutions that attract loyal customers. She believes that entrepreneurs can make their businesses accessible to a wider audience by using social network marketing.

Building a Facebook Business Page from the Ground Up Instructors: Nicole Fisher.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 12 to 1:15 p.m. Free.

Starting from scratch, you will witness the building of a brand new business page. In addition, this workshop will help you to choose effective cover images to match your message, cultivate engagement with fresh content, and to strategically brand your Facebook page. Nicole “Nico” Fisher is an energetic entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience. 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.

Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance and My Business Instructor: Nikki Baysa. Friday, September 27, 2013, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Free.

There’s been quite a buzz about the Affordable Care Act since it was conceived and signed into law. Like it or not, the way we deal with healthcare costs as individuals and as business owners will now forever change.

Are you a small business owner who is worried how all these changes will affect your bottom line? This workshop will help you understand some of the basics of Affordable Care Act, Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP), the Hawaii health insurance marketplace (the Connector) and the small business tax credits. Participants in this workshop will also learn about low-cost and no-cost health insurance coverage for individuals, families and part time employees. For small business employers and selfemployed individuals, this workshop also is a must to learn how to offset the cost of employees’ health insurance premiums to add to your revenue. Nikki Baysa is the Program Specialist for the Hawaii Health Connector. page 11

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Made in Hawaii Festival a success, say local businesses BY: KIMBERLY HAUEISEN The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) along with Innovate Hawaii would like to extend a warm Mahalo to the following 18 companies that participated with us at the Made in Hawaii Festival this year on Oahu August 16-18: Adoboloco, Aloha Botanicals Maui, Art Beads Maui, D’Rae Designs, Kalapaki Girl Dezigns, Kupu A’e, Lako Kula Designs, Maui Bling, Maui DeeLites, Maui Dog Treats, Maui Preserved, Maui Upcountry Jams & Jellies, Paradise Tropical Ice, Patticakes Bakery, Shaka Pops Maui, P*sters, Sweet Paradise Chocolatier and 808 Clothing.

A few of the companies were featured on KGMB news early Friday morning including the Mayor’s OED, Innovate Hawaii, Kalapaki Girl, Art Beads Maui, Maui Dog Treats and Maui Preserved.

A constant line in front of Paradise Tropical Ice

The festival had record breaking attendance of over 40,000 people. In return the combined total sales were over $ 100,000 and the companies landed 20 new wholesale accounts with an additional 100+ follow-up leads.

Some of the feedback: · “The event was an overall success! We got exposure we never would have back home.” · “Thank you, thank you and thank you. We cannot thank you enough for all the support.” page 12

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A woman sporting a Kalapaki Girl hat and dress is preparing for a TV interview.

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Pulama Lanai doubles County small business grants for Lanai The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) recently announced that Pulama Lanai (formerly Lanai Resorts) Chief Operating Officer, Kurt Matsumoto, has offered to match OED’s Small Business Revitalization grants to Lanai businesses.

The grant funding program announced last month by OED has reserved $20,000 for the island of Lanai; with Pulama Lanai’s match, the total is now $40,000.

“We are very appreciative of Mayor Arakawa’s Office of Economic Development giving us the opportunity to partner together in support of small business on Lanai,” said Lynn McCrory, Senior Vice President of Government Affairs for Pulama Lanai.

“Small Business Revitalization,” is designed to assist small businesses with fewer than 10 employees doing business in the rural communities of Lanai, Hana and Molokai. OED has chosen Lokahi Pacific to manage the grant program.

The grants may be used for new equipment, renovation, websites, marketing materials or other purposes that will help the businesses grow, prosper and create jobs. The grant program is a 40/60 match grant.

For those applicants accepted, for every $40 they contribute, the grant will match it with $60. The grant awards will range from $500 to $5,000.

Non-profit entities will not be eligible for this program.

The grant program, called

“This is an excellent opportunity for Lanai businesses to grow, and a shining example of the importance Pulama Lanai is placing on small businesses as partners in the island’s future,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa.

Teena Rasmussen, OED Director, noted the generosity of the company’s offer, saying that this kind of partnering and leveraging of County funds fills an “important need for the businesses of Maui County. We are very grateful to Pulama Lanai for this generous assistance that will surely kindle new entrepreneurship on Lanai,” she said.

Inquiries about this program may be emailed to susie@lokahipacific. org, or call 242-5761. The deadline for grant applications is Sept. 10, 2013.

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“Beyond our expectation for sales.”

Look for a Made in Maui County Product Show here on Maui in the fall of 2014. We plan to have specific requirements such as 51% percent of the product MUST be made in Maui County. This will encourage a high quality show just in time for the 2014 Holiday Season.

A couple devours Shaka Pops at the Made in Hawaii Festival on Oahu.

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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.

our County of Maui Family.

Joseph Mendonca of the Department of Water Supply, Chief of Operations is a classical musician with the Maui Pops Orchestra and he is their Principal Double Bass Player. It’s the tall instrument that looks like a cello but twice the size. His most current

He has also had the privilege to perform with many local artists such as Na Leo Pilimehana, Jimmy Borges, Cecelio and Kapono, Kealii Reichel and Willie K. to name a few.

Hollis Atkinson

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of the Maui Pops Orchestra since 2004 and he was also a former member of the Maui Symphony. Joseph learned to play the bass when he was 23 years old and has enjoyed this hobby ever since. He has performed with many famous song and music artist in both the modern and classical realm.

They include singer/actor Jim Nabors, pianist Hyperian Knight and Sara Buechner and many more.

Allen Atkinson of the Dept. of Environmental Management, Administration congratulates his son, Hollis Atkinson, on reaching the Boy Scout Rank of Eagle on August 6.

Besides being involved in Boy Scouts, Hollis is a senior at King Kekaulike High School, plays Football, Wrestles, does Judo and is in the Hawaiian Immersion Program. Last year, Hollis took first place in the MIL Judo. Allen also commented that he looks up to his son for the person and young man that he has chosen to become.

Congratulations to Hollis and to his proud father Allen!

performance was with the Maui Chamber Orchestra & Choir in the MAPA musical performance Les Miserables and he has also performed with the San Francisco Pocket Opera in Gaetano Donizetti opera “Elixir of Love” at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Both performances were 3 hours long or equal to 100+ pages of music!!!

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Joseph has been a member

Joseph Mendonca

During his spare time, Joseph volunteers to play in local community play houses and schools on Maui and is always called upon when someone needs a Double Bass player.

We should all congratulate and recognize Joseph for his talent in being able to play classical music by Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart, Rachmaninov and many others which is of no easy feat, while still holding down a demanding full time job with the Department of Water Supply and volunteering his time to help others.

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Eric Roberson

Mia Rose Shupack Cassidy Cortez Center. Cassidy is the daughter of Carolyn Cortez of the Zoning Division of the Planning Department and Conrado Cortez.

Eric, Justin & Steve Roberson Congratulations to Paniolo Surfer Eric Roberson, 7, who was named 58th Makawao Rodeo Mutton Busting Champion and received a golden belt buckle and $130.

Pictured above are the mutton busting brothers at the 58th Annual Makawao Rodeo: Eric and Justin Roberson, 7, and Steve Roberson, 5.

They are the grandsons of Aging and Disability Specialist Jan Roberson, Maui County Office on Aging.

Planning Director Will Spence and Deputy Planning Director Michele McLean would like to Congratulate Cassidy Cortez, on her participation in the Miss Teen Maui Filipina Pageant held on September 2, at the Binhi At Ani Community

August 14, weighing 6 pounds, 10.5 ounces, and 19.5” in length.

What a beautiful baby!

Congratulations!

This was Cassidy’s first pageant, where she participated in several phases of competition: prepageant interview, fitness and lifestyle in activewear, talent, speech, and on-stage interview.

Carolyn was Kaitlyn Inamasu with President Barack very quiet about Obama her daughter’s participation in the pageant, but we understand from many friends in the Kaitlyn Inamasu, the daughter audience that night, that of Dept. of Personnel Services’ Cassidy displayed confidence Robin Arita-Chang, had to and poise, and looked very privilege to attend a White stunning in her emerald green House reception for the 50th terno dress. Carolyn too, was anniversary of Martin Luther very beautiful in her Filipinana King Jr.’s march in Washington, attire!

D.C. Kaitlyn said President Obama could really use a week Congratulations to Dept. of on Maui right now!

Environmental Management’s Civil Engineer IV Dan Shupack Kaitlin is currently a Program and his wife Tara on the birth Continued on next page of their baby girl, Mia Rose Shupack. Mia was born on

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& Communications Associate with APAICS (Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies) but will begin an internship with Senator Hirono’s D.C. office for the fall semester. She is a junior at The George Washington University.

men’s doubles at the Kapalua Open Tennis Tournament on September 2 at the Kapalua Tennis Gardens! Chris went on to play in the finals of the 3.5 mixed doubles with Kim Kong, but lost to opponents Chris Morakis and Vanessa Cannon, in an exciting three set match.

Congratulations to David Raatz of Council Services and Chris Tintiangco of Public Works who won the 3.5

The Dept. of Finance welcomes Stanley Mori, Tax Maps & Records Technician I, who came on board on August 12.

Stanley Mori

Annual Hawaii Volunteer Conference “The Changing Landscape of Volunteer Leaders - Advocates, Innovators and Motivators” Friday, October 18, 2013 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

King Kamehameha Golf Club

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The County of Maui Volunteer Center and the Network of Volunteer Leaders (NOVL) are sponsoring the 2013 Annual Volunteer Conference: “The Changing Landscape of Volunteer Leaders - Advocates, Innovators and Motivators.” Our keynote speaker and special presenter will be Susan J Ellis, nationally recognized for her expertise in volunteer management and President of Energize, Inc., a training, consulting, and publishing firm that specializes in volunteerism.

This conference will provide

attendees the opportunity to meet with Susan and network with other volunteer leaders, managers, board members, and others who play a significant role in leading and managing volunteers.

A pre-conference volunteer service day will be hosted by the Maui Nui Botanical Gardens on October 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. Spend the morning at Maui Nui Botanical Gardens getting to know about Maui Nui’s native Hawaiian plants as you help beautify the garden and nursery.

Many thanks to the businesses who are generously supporting this Conference: County of Maui, Tri Isle Resource and Development Council Inc., Volunteer Resource Center

of Hawaii, Nutrition and Physical Activity Coalition of Maui County, Technology Aloha, Gazebo, Inc., The Lahaina Cruise Company, Kahului Florist, UFO Parasail, Alii Nui, Honu Seafood & Pizza, Mala Ocean Tavern and CrimmCo Social LLC. As Hawaii’s largest gathering of volunteer and service leaders, we invite you to join us in Maui.

For registration and additional conference information, go to www. hawaiivolunteerconference.com.

Deadline to register is October 14, 2013. You can also contact Conference Chairperson Wendy Stebbins, County of Maui, Volunteer Center Coordinator at 808-2767733.

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Site Visits by the M.D. A photo-essay of activities in the County

This month, Managing Director Keith Regan visited the Department of Parks and Recreation’s Kihei Aquatics Center and Kihei Community Center. We received a briefing on the facility from Senior Poolguard David Kauhaahaa and had an opportunity to inspect the grounds. This facility is one of a number of county facilities that have deployed Photo Voltaic arrays to capture the energy of the sun in order to reduce our overall electricity costs.

“I was very impressed with the progress we have made with the installation of our PV systems here at the aquatics center,” said Regan. “The staff here have done an excellent job keeping the facility clean and maintained well. It was great having an opportunity to speak with David and his staff. We are proud of the great work and effort being put in by the hard working women and men at this site,” added Regan. page 17

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September 2013 Call to reserve a seat: Ph. 553-8100

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE The ABC’s of a Business Plan Instructor: Craig Swift Wednesday, September 4, 2013 1 to 2 p.m.

Kuha'o Business Center- Video Conference from Maui Co. Resource Center Free Are you interested in possibly starting your own small business? In this one-hour introductory workshop, Craig Swift, Director of the MEO Business Development Center, will present details in regards to their Core Four Business Planning Course, which is a 36-hour entrepreneurial training course. Craig has more than 35 years of experience in owning, managing, and lending to small businesses. Participants will receive an outline of the business plan taught by MEO’s Core Four Business Plan Course.

Sales Skills 101 – Communicating Your Way to a Better Future Instructor: TJ Anderson Wednesday, September 11, 2013 11 to 12:30 p.m.

Kuha'o Business Center- Video Conference from Maui Co. Resource Center Free This workshop will focus on the single most important aspect of selling- communicating.

Whether you want to become a great sales professional, need help communicating effectively in your relationships, or just want to become a more effective communicator overall, this workshop will help you achieve your goals. TJ Anderson is a long-time sales professional, beginning his 1st business at the age of 12 and promptly selling out of all his products within the first day. TJ has owned several successful businesses. Much of his success comes from his sales skills, and during his time, he has been a national sales-leader for a fortune 100 company, a sales manager for several companies, and has won numerous awards, prizes, and trips as a result of his sales skills. His greatest passion, however, is seeing others succeed, and he loves teaching others the fine art of selling.

Patent, Copyright, & Trademark Workshop Instructor: John Wordin Thursday, September 12, 2013 10 to 12 p.m.

Kuha’o Business Center Free John Wordin, SCORE Counselor and Local Inventor, will share his knowledge and experience in obtaining a patent, copyright, and trademark. We know there are many inventors here on Molokai. Come learn the steps to take to make your invention your own. John is also available for consultation with island inventors by appointment only. Call 808-553-8100 to reserve your seat. Seating is limited!

Beat the Banks!

Instructor: Philip Lenefsky, DDS Friday, September 13, 2013 12 to 1:00 p.m.

Kuha'o Business Center- Video Conference from Maui Co. Resource Center Free Have you ever wondered why banks and insurance companies have the tallest buildings, have so many branches in every city, and why they seem to have all the power? There must be some secret, but what is it? Find out how bankers can take your $100 deposit and turn it into $1,000 in loans. How can they manipulate money like this? Dr. Phil Lenefsky, DDS, operated a private dental practice from 1974-1994 in the State of Colorado and now practices as a locum tenens dentist. Using his advanced training in finance, taxes, real estate, mortgages, and commodities, he was able to retire at the age of 41. Since then, he has been coaching and teaching others to achieve their financial independence. HIS PESENTATION IS STRICTLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. PLEASE REVIEW ANY ACTION OR PLANS YOU MIGHT UNDERTAKE WITH YOUR ACCOUNTANT, FINANCIAL PLANNER OR ATTORNEY.

Molokai Inventors Circle Every Wednesday 2 to 4 p.m.

Kuha’o Business Center Have an idea or invention and not sure what to do next? Come meet our Molokai Inventors and let them help you develop your idea into a reality. This group works weekly on patents, copyrights, and trademarks, as well as provides support for fellow inventors.

Contact: John Wordin at 553-8100, (also available by appointment)

Sales Skills 201 – Role Playing Instructor: TJ Anderson Wednesday, September 18, 2013 11 to 12:30 p.m.

Kuha'o Business Center- Video Conference from Maui Co. Resource Center Free In this workshop, we will delve deep into the practical, hands-on side of the sales process.

The lessons and theory learned in the first class (Sales Skills 101) will be put into practice as we role-play actual sales situations. Specifically, we will focus on three ultra-important aspects of selling; 1) asking good questions, 2) handling objections, and 3) finalizing the sale, or “closing”. This will be a very “experiential” workshop, and ALL attendees are expected to participate. As we go through common “objections” customers may have, we will examine and practice different ways to overcome those objections. Through this process, attendees will not only learn some interesting techniques in order to handle the most common objections, but will also teach the basic skills needed to think on one’s feet and overcome objections using common sense, flexibility, and quick-thinking. Besides being a great way to learn sales, this class will be FUN, as all sales should be!

Introduction to Social Media Instructor: Peter Liu Friday, September 20, 2013 8 to 12 p.m.

UH Maui College Molokai Educational Center *$30.00 Pre-registration due by September 16 Did you know you could sell a dress in Denmark, mac nuts in Minnesota, and jewels in Japan, all before leaving the house for work, from your smart phone or computer? Thanks right, times are changing and social media is everywhere. Come learn the basics of social media and how you and your business can benefit from the vast exposure provided by social media.

Introduction to Word Press Instructor: Peter Liu Friday, September 20, 2013 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.

UH Maui College Molokai Educational Center *$30 Pre-registration due by September 16 Learn the latest in website design and development using Word Press to establish an on-line presence for your business. Watch your business grow as you expand your market beyond Molokai without even leaving the island or the house. This class will teach you the basics to get started creating your own site. *$30.00 each or $50.00 for both classes. Call Kuha’o Business Center for more details. Lunch is not provided, however, there will be food/beverage vendor(s) on site if you would like to purchase food or drinks.

Health Coverage for Small Businesses & Their Employees Instructor: Kanoelani Davis, Hi’i Ola Program Specialist- Molokai & Lana’i Thursday, September 26, 2013 9 to 11 a.m.

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The Hawaii Health Connector is a non-profit organization helping the community with making conscious health insurance decisions. We want to see everyone COMPARE insurances, ENROLL through the Connector, & SAVE time and money!

Kuha’o Business Center workshops are offered to the general public through the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. All workshops are subject to change or cancellation.

Maui County Product Enrichment Program 2013

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

Wailuku First Friday September 6, 6 – 9 pm Market Street, Wailuku Join Wailuku’s town party for a night of free entertainment, arts, ono foods, shopping, and family fun.

Info: (808) 878‐1888 • www.facebook.com/WailukuFirstFriday

Taken By Wonder Sept. 8 – Nov. 2, Tues. – Sun., 10 am – 5 pm Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului Schaefer Gallery hosts this unique installation by artist‐in‐residence Wes Bruce, which transforms the gallery into a fictional place to explore and discover artifacts and remnants of its inhabitants.

Info: (808)242‐7469 • www.mauiarts.org

Solo Artist Exhibition Through Sept. 20, Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 4 pm Hui Noeau, Makawao Maui artists Jonathan Yukio Clark and Chenta Laury are featured in this year’s inspired solo shows.

Info: (808) 572‐6560 • www.huinoeau.com

Geodes, Chenta Laury

Ku Mai Ka Hula September 14, 1 – 7 pm Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului Experience Maui’s only international hula competition that features award winning hālau from Japan, Hawai'i, California and Washington in solo and group performances of kahiko (traditional) and ‘auana (modern) hula in both male and female categories.

Info & tickets: (808)242‐7469 • www.mauiarts.org

Pailolo Challenge Canoe Race September 14, 9 am launch Kapalua, Maui to Kaunakakai, Molokai Watch paddlers line up on DT Fleming Beach, Kapalua for the exciting launch of the 26‐mile outrigger canoe race across the channel.

Info: www.hawaiiancanoeclub.org

Moon Festival September 19 ‐ 21 Wo Hing Museum, Lahaina Celebrate the autumn moon with Chinese music, martial arts, crafts, demonstrations, traditional foods and moon cakes.

Info: (808) 661‐3262 • www.lahainarestoration.org

Hawaiian Music Series September 26, 6 pm Baldwin Home Museum, Lahaina Relax and enjoy a free Hawaiian music concert at sunset out on the Front Street lawn.

Info: (808) 661‐3262 • www.lahainarestoration.org