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High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui
July 2014
FIRST FL LASHING YELLO OW ARROW TRA AFFIC C SIG GNAL IN HAW WAI`II GOES LIVE IN KAHULU UI LOW INTEREST BOND SALE GENERATES MILLIONS IN SAVINGS COUNTY OF MA AUI SHINES S AT SMART CITY SUMMIT 2014 4
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CONTENTS
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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
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First flashing yellow arrow traffic signal in Hawaii goes live in Kahului ..................................................................................................................... 7 Made in Maui County Festival planning in full swing ........................... 8 Local schools benefit from annual phone book recycling contest.. 9
PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros Jaime Kane
Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center announced for July....................................................................................................................... 10
CONTRIBUTORS
County of Maui shines at Smart Community Summit 2014 .............. 11
Dana Acosta Karen Arakawa Mayor Alan Arakawa Stacia Ash SeaRay Beltran Kimberly Haueisen Jennifer Hawkins Lisa Kahuhu Jaime Kane Wendy Kobashigawa Lee Mainaga Valeriano Martin Simone Polak Teena Rasmussen Keith Regan Jan Roberson Sarah Shim Ronald Steben Linette Suehiro Jacky Takakura Deanna Thyssen Michelle White Sharon Zalsos Kit Zulueta
Did you know that...? ......................................................................................... 14 County Kitchen ..................................................................................................... 16 B & C Highlight...................................................................................................... 16 Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)..................................................................... 17 Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 19 Summer fun continues ...................................................................................... 21 Engineering Division Projects underway .................................................. 22 Pool fitness classes, lap swim offered ......................................................... 24 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 25
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha everyone, I was asked recently what I thought the biggest challenge was that was facing Maui County, and my answer was “finding a balance.” Some people who I have repeated that answer to seemed confused, so I thought I would explain. Whether you are managing the resources of a community, finding a common ground between two groups with opposing views or even setting aside time for work and play, it is all about balance. For a county comprised of three islands, each sharing resources and each with different capabilities and limitations, the need for balance is magnified. For example, we have a lot of newcomers who have different ideas and different points of view. Some come into conflict with long-time residents, especially those of us who grew up during the plantation days. Some of us have difficulty accepting these new ideas, and changes they want to impose, just as they have trouble accepting the way things are. This does not mean that we should shut them out. We need to listen, and understand their point of view, just as they should attempt to understand ours. We will get more accomplished together than we will standing apart. We just need to find some common ground. Or take our battle to strengthen our economy by streamlining the permitting process so that business has an easier time expanding and growing. This doesn’t mean we throw our rules and regulations into the wind. We still need to protect our home’s natural beauty and preserve it for future generations. How many times have you traveled to see relatives or friends on Oahu and gotten stuck in traffic? We don’t want that, or the urban sprawl, but we do want jobs and new industries. Again, a balance must be found. Maui County’s greatest challenge is to find a balance for our people, our community, our economy, our environment, our past and our future. We may not always succeed but as long as we continue to strive for balance we will make this place a better one for us an for our children. Mahalo and thank you again for making Maui County one of the best communities in the world.
Mayor Alan Arakawa
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M.D. Minute A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan
“Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness, and courage to be the secret of liberty.” ~ Louis Brandeis
Louis Brandeis (1856-1941) was one of America’s most influential lawyers, and an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court. He is known for addressing progressive social issues head-on, and for helping develop the Federal Reserve and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Once called the “Robin Hood of the Law,” Brandeis wrote about curbing the power of big banks, and defended workplace and labor laws and the “right to privacy.” His defenses of the freedom of speech and the right to privacy made history, but were just a small part of his legacy of legal activism that helped shape our country’s deep sense of personal freedom. As we recently celebrated American Independence Day on the Fourth of July, it is people such as Brandeis who remind us of the value of our freedom and independence. To protect these values, the United States has established a policy of “checks and balances.” This method of governance helps preserve democracy while maintaining a sense of fairness. Similarly, the County of Maui’s executive and administrative branches are separate, but are not independent of each other. Each branch has powers it can use to check and balance the operations and power of the other branch, to ensure that no one branch becomes too powerful. This system helps maintain stability and equilibrium in government, and helps protect the political influence of all our elected officials. So as we celebrated the 4th of July earlier this month, let us consider that we are both independent AND inter-dependent. I see this in our community, as we need to work together to accomplish goals too big for one person to tackle. This is also important as a County employees as we work in tandem with many others to provide needed services for the public. In the words of John Dickinson, one of our Founding Fathers who helped draft the Articles of Confederation in 1776: “Join hand in hand, brave Americans, all! By uniting we stand, by dividing we fall.”
Keith Regan Managing Director
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Happenings at
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LOW-INTEREST BOND SALE GENERATES MILLIONS IN SAVINGS Low interest rates for Maui County have generated millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers, according to Finance Director Danny Agsalog. The lower interest rates are due to the County’s competitive bond sale of $68 million, which was sold on a premium with a net proceed of $75 million. The competitive offering attracted strong bids from 15 underwriters in which J.P. Morgan LLC landed the lowest bid at a true interest cost (TIC) of 2.63%. According to Agsalog, out of the $75 million bond proceeds, $51 million will be used to fund new & ongoing capital improvement projects, and $24 million for refunding. According to the latest bond market yields for 20-year bonds, the national average today is listed as 2.9. Today Maui County received a 2.63 rate.
practice in selling bond. In recent years only Maui County has sold its bond via competitive sale. Most offerings in the State of Hawaii have been through negotiated sale. “It was an extremely successful competitive sale,” said Managing Director Keith Regan. “We surely landed lower than the market today. This is fantastic news for our taxpayers.” The County of Maui was recently rated by Moody’s as Aa1 and by Fitch Rating and Standard & Poors as AA+ for this bond sale, which presently gives Maui County the highest bond rating in the State. CULTURAL RESOURCES COMMISSION TO REVIEW DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SIGNS IN LAHAINA HISTORIC DISTRICTS
“This low 2.63% is an incredible funding cost for The Maui County Cultural Resources the new projects,” Agsalog said. “Our refunding Commission recently held its first public Series 2004 & 2006 bonds saved us $2.1 million.” meeting on July 3 to discuss revisions to the design guidelines for signs in the Lahaina This is the second time that the County of Historic Districts. Maui has offered its bond sale in a competitive method which has been Planning Director Will Spence said that the
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Department hopes the CRC meetings will inform the public about the new guidelines and encourage compliance once they are adopted. “We are working to balance competing interests – the need for businesses to advertise and promote themselves, and the need to preserve the historic integrity of the Lahaina Historic Districts,” Spence said. “Updating the design guidelines is long overdue, and the CRC is doing a really solid job.” The existing design guidelines were last revised in 2001 and are based largely on the “Architectural Style Book for Lahaina” that was adopted by the then-Historic Commission in 1969. “These guidelines provide detail for allowable materials, colors, fonts and other design elements,” said Deputy Planning Director Michele McLean. “However, they contain contradictions and are focused almost completely on the whaling theme rather than allowing signs that are characteristic of Lahaina’s many other historic periods.” The Maui County Department of Planning, which staffs the CRC, has taken initiatives over the years to educate property and business owners about the guidelines and permit process before taking any enforcement action for unpermitted or illegal signs. Planning staff encourage property and business owners to participate in the process in order to fully understand the new guidelines when they are adopted. The Department will proceed with enforcement of unpermitted and illegal signs once the new guidelines are in place. In the meantime, however, certain illegal signs that are specifically prohibited, such as lighted signs and portable signs, will continue to be cited. Members of the CRC’s appointed sign design guideline investigative committee are retired museum director Gaylord Kubota, archaeologist Janet Six, musician Owana Salazar and architect Frank Skowronski. To view the proposed guidelines, visit www. mauicounty.gov/Planning then select “Draft Lahaina Sign Design Guidelines” under the “Hot Topics” header.
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For more information on the public meetings, call the Department of Planning at 270-7735.
KIHEI AQUATIC CENTER’S LOCKER ROOM AREA TO BE CLOSED FOR REPAIR & MAINTENANCE Repair and maintenance work will be closing down the locker room area of the Kihei Aquatic Center from July 7th to August 8th in preparation for the Jr. Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. Various projects include: Shower and locker room facelifts, painting and re-installation of pool grates in the 50 Meter and Training pools and painting of the bulkhead. Showers and locker rooms will be closed but portable toilets and hand wash stations will be available. This project will not impact programs such as PALS, Jr. Lifeguard and Water Aerobics, as well as various permitted users or daily visitors to the pool. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience and support. Feel free to contact Duke Sevilla at 270-6135 for more information.
DMVL OFFICES TO CLOSE FOR STAFF TRAINING The County of Maui Dept. of Finance’s Division of Motor Vehicles & Licensing (DMVL) announced that all DMVL offices will be closed on Friday, July 11, 2014 for staff training. All DMVL offices will resume their regular customer service hours on Monday, July 14, 2014. Due to the closure of the Kahului DMVL office at the Maui Mall Service Center, other offices located at the Service Center also will be closed to the public on Friday, July 11. Customers with questions may call the DMVL Call Center at (808) 270-7363. For general DMVL information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/DMVL.
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First flashing yellow arrow traffic signal in Hawaii goes live in Kahului
Maui motorists are advised that a new type of traffic signal – a flashing yellow arrow (FYA) – was installed in Kahului at the corner of West Kamehameha and Kane avenues. It is the first of its kind in the State of Hawaii. The new signal was fully activated on June 30, 2014. To help drivers familiarize themselves with the new signal and how it works, the Department of Public Works and the Mayor’s Office put together an instructional video for motorists. The video is available online at http://youtu.be/pE2TkkzvKxo. “The flashing yellow arrow is designed to help motorists better
understand when they have the right-of-way at intersections,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “I ask motorists to familiarize themselves with this new signal by taking a few minutes to watch the instructional video. Like our traffic roundabouts, this new flashing yellow traffic signal will help maximize safety on the road for both drivers and pedestrians.” According to the National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP), engineers have had concerns that drivers turning left on the circular green light signals may mistakenly believe they have the right of way over opposing traffic. Research on FYA’s have shown that:
• FYA’s are the best alternative to the circular green when indicating that a left turn is allowed after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. • The FYA was found to have a high level of understanding and correct response by drivers turning left at intersections, and a lower fail rate than the circular green signal. For more information about the FYA installation and the federal program that initiated it, contact the Department of Public Works at 270-7845.
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Made in Maui County Festival planning is in full swing
The Made in Maui County Festival (MIMCF) has been making a splash in the news everywhere this past month. Akaku has aired segments on the Mayor’s show, on Akaku radio, and some PSA spots. Maui No Ka Oi Magazine showcased a full-page ad for the festival, and calendars around the state are fully briefed with the MIMCF information. The festival has been mentioned in both the StarAdvertiser and Pacific Business News. The festival is actively seeking sponsors and new sponsors are coming on each week. Our current sponsor list consists of Innovate Hawaii, the Courtyard Marriott at Kahului Airport, Hawaii Magazine, Maui No Ka Oi Magazine, Pacific Media Group, and Bank of Hawaii. page 8
Publicity will be plentiful for this event, so sponsors are urged to sign up now!
Over 30 vendors have applied for 102 spots so far, with more coming in each day. Local businesses can still apply! The approval process is done on a fi rst-come, fi rst-serve basis, and applicants are being encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as space is limited. Participating MIMCF vendors must be based in Maui County and feature a minimum of 51 percent, value-added in Hawaii. Booth space will be assigned upon meeting the definition of “Made in Hawaii” in terms of compatibility, desirability, and uniqueness of product. Sponsor and Vendor forms can be downloaded from www. MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com. Two informational sessions will held in July for local businesses interested in participating as vendors at the first-ever Made In Maui County Festival (MIMCF) in
November. If you are interested in being a vendor, need assistance with filling out your application, or have general questions about our event, we encourage you to attend one of the upcoming informational sessions that are scheduled on Wednesday, July 8 and 15, from 12 noon to 1 pm at the Cameron Center in Wailuku. The 2014 MIMCF is co-presented by the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce. Follow us and get event updates on Facebook, Twitter (#MIMCF2014), Google+, Instagram and Pinterest. For more information, visit MadeInMauiCountyFestival. com, email info@ MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com, or call Kim Haueisen at (808) 2707710.
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Local schools benefit from Annual Phone Book Recycling Contest The annual Phone Book Recycling Contest to raise money for local schools recently ended and the top five schools won the following cash prizes: • 1st place - $800 Maui High School (6,188 lbs) • 2nd place - $600 Pukalani Elementary (5,629 lbs) • 3rd place - $400 Pomaika'i Elementary (1,997 lbs) • 4th place - $300 Pu'u Kukui Elementary (1,144 lbs) • 5th place - $200 Kula Elementary (844 lbs) In addition, phone books were donated to the following schools: Emmanuel (149 lbs.), Haiku School (237 lbs), Hana School (179 lbs), and 350 lbs from individuals who did not designate any particular school. This years’ contest was offered by Aloha Recycling in partnership with Hawaiian Telcom and the
Berry Company. A big Mahalo goes out to these businesses and to the schools for participating and making the event a success! The contest helped to ensure that 16,717 pounds of phonebooks were recycled, which is equal to nearly 8 and a half tons! By making new products from recycled items, we save energy and conserve natural resources. Way to go, Maui! And remember to encourage your favorite school to sign up for the contest next year.
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Makawao: County of Maui Recycling and Redemption Center, Off Makani Rd (behind Kalama Inter. School), open seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Haiku: County of Maui Recycling and Redemption Center, Hana Hwy at Pa’uwela Rd (near Haiku Community Center), Wed thru Sun, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please note, however, that phone books are accepted year-round at the following sites:
Kihei: County of Maui Recycling and Redemption Center, Welakahao Rd at Pi’ilani Hwy (between Pi’ilani Hwy and S. Kihei Rd), open seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Kahului: Aloha Recycling & Redemption Center, 75 Amala Place, across from Cash N Carry, Mon thru Sat, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Olowalu: County of Maui Recycling and Refuse Center, 3 miles South of Lahaina on Honoapiilani Highway, Mon thru Sat, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Kahului: County of Maui Recycling and Redemption Center at University of Hawaii Maui College, Wed thru Sun, 8:30
Moloka`i: Recycle Molokai, Molokai Naiwa Landfill, Tues thru Sat, 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center announced for July
The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development today announced its workshops for the month of July. 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. The following workshops are available in the second half of July: Marketing 101: How to Craft a Meaningful Marketing Message Instructor: Danielle Miller
What makes your business unique? How do you want customers to remember your product or service? It is essential that all business owners be able to effectively communicate what their business does in a memorable way. Learn how to craft a concise marketing message that people will actually remember. Danielle Miller is a social media marketer, small business enthusiast and founder of a marketing consulting company in Maui. She is on a mission to help small business owners on Maui use social media to market their products and services.
Learn how content planning and strategy can make you more money…online! Learn three easy rules to follow for every writing piece; nine free online PR tools for business; three extra Ninja contentwriting tricks; and keyword stuffing – is it okay? Nico Fisher 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.
Cracking the “Creative Content” Planning Code
To reserve a seat, call the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247.
Instructor: Nico Fisher Tuesday, July 15, 2014, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. – (Q & A 1:00 – 1:30 p.m.)
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014, 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. (Q&A 1:15 – 1:30 p.m.)
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County of Maui shines at Smart Community Summit 2014 BY: KEITH REGAN MANAGING DIRECTOR
The County of Maui has been very progressive in its acceptance and implementation of renewable energy on many levels. Since 2011, we have installed more than 2.2 Megawatts of clean energy producing photovoltaic (PV) panels in 20 of our facilities throughout Maui County. In addition, we are targeting the installation of PV at 18 more facilities, which would bring our total capacity to more than 4.5 Megawatts of clean energy! These efforts have coincided with another important and highly publicized project that Maui was very fortunate to have been selected to be the primary participant and beneficiary for. This project, entitled JUMPSmartMaui, was approved and funded by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) and managed by Hitachi, and has been focused on the field of smart community
research and development. Over the past many years, the County, NEDO, and Hitachi have worked cooperatively on the JUMPSmartMaui project, which included the installation of DC Quick Chargers for Electric Vehicles (EV), battery storage and other technology that would allow for the possible development of smart energy efficient communities.
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County was asked to discuss the impacts of the project, our involvement from a local government perspective and how the partnership, forged with NEDO and Hitachi, has benefited the County overall. Prior to the opening of the summit, we were provided an opportunity to tour the conference hall and see the numerous booths promoting smart community technologies. Maui was center stage at two of the largest booths at the conference and received a tremendous amount of recognition for its efforts in helping to advance the research that is necessary to open the doors to the future of smart communities.
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Throughout the summit, speakers discussed projects from their respective communities that were focused on advancing smart community concepts such as ways to increase the adoption of renewable energies, managing of energy consumption and distribution, and the reduction of dependence on fossil fuels. The projects highlighted at the summit were from Spain, France, India, and the United States with Maui being one of
the two U.S. projects (the other was New Mexico). We were given the opportunity to make two presentations during the course of the summit to highlight the positive steps
the County has taken towards energy independence and the support that has been given for the development of renewable energy technologies. These speaking opportunities allowed us to further stress the importance of reducing our dependence on foreign sources of fuel, the role that local government must play in order to encourage the adoption
of renewable energy, and the fact that local government must lead the way by taking action. This was a theme that was carried throughout the summit and resonated well with the attendees. One attendee commented that they were pleased to see that Maui County not only “talked” about renewables but we “were actually supporting, encouraging, and adopting clean energy into our daily operations.” The Smart Community Summit covered important other issues that the County is currently addressing such as those dealing with wastewater and municipal solid waste (MSW). Experts from around the world discussed new technologies and processes that would allow wastewater to be reused for different purposes such as energy production and potable uses. Vendors showcased these new technologies and provided valuable insight into ways we may be able to tackle some of the challenges we are facing here at home. Towards the conclusion of the
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summit, we had an opportunity to see some of the other smart city/ smart community technologies that were being tested outside of the conference area. We were introduced to Hitachi and Nissan’s ChoiMobi car sharing project that allows people to rent two-person EVs on a minuteby-minute basis as a way to enhance public transportation in smart communities. The Choi-Mobi project allows users to reserve vehicles, locate the nearest rental station, and track their usage all from a smartphone. Although currently only available in Yokohama, we were informed that this may be a project that could make its way to Maui sometime in the near future! Another interesting project with Maui potential was the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s (METI) Granpa Dome enclosed hydroponic farm project. This environmentally controlled facility utilizes positive air pressure to keep the dome inflated which allows it to be quickly installed and operational. An airlock, shown as the entrance in the photo, is used to access the dome and prevent contamination of the plants. The entire system is computer controlled and utilizes a limited amount of
labor primarily for cultivation of seedlings and finally harvesting at the end of the cycle. The cost of a facility such as the one shown here is approximately $400,000, produces about 146,000 heads of lettuce per year, and employs 20 people from the local community. In our discussions, we were informed that domes, such as this one, were sent to the Tohoku region of Japan after the March 11, 2011 Great Tōhoku Earthquake to help grow food for the people impacted by the tragedy. It is our hope that our participation in the Smart Community Summit will prove to be a valuable and will have far reaching positive impacts on Maui County for years to come. The summit opened our eyes to the important fact that Maui County has become recognized as a leader in the field of renewable energy and smart communities’ research and development. It also allowed us to make new connections and exposed us to new technologies and ways of thinking that will help us address current and future challenges facing our growing community.
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DID YOU KNOW THAT . . .? BY: SIMONE C. POLAK
It's summertime again, and with that comes more outdoor activities and even more sun exposure than throughout the year. In 2011, the FDA got around to dealing with some of the misleading and confusing labeling language for sunscreens. Gone are the days when manufacturers could claim that their sunscreen product were “sunblock, sweatproof, or waterproof. “ Significant changes include the following: • “Broad spectrum” labeling, for those proven to protect against both ultraviolet A and B radiation (UVA and UVB), both of which can cause cancer • “Water resistance” labeling, for 40 or 80 minutes of protection while swimming or sweating • Products with an SPF under 15 must carry a warning that they protect against sunburn, but not skin cancer or early skin aging
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The American Academy of Dermatology has a simple infographic flyer wherein they stress that sunscreen is an important tool in the fi ght against skin cancer, including melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. They go on to warn that 1 in 5 Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer in their lifetime, and conclude with the recommendation that consumers should chose
sunscreens which are labeled SPF 30+, broad spectrum skin protection from ultraviolet A (UVA) and ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, and water resistant 40/80 minutes. Perhaps most importantly, they answer the age-old question of just how much sunscreen one should apply, by specifying that an ounce (which fills a shotglass) is necessary to apply to all exposed areas of the bodies. Another important consideration is that sunscreen is necessary, even when you are not outside. Sulochana Bhandarkar, MD, a dermatologist and Assistant Professor of Dermatology in the Emory University School of Medicine offers this advice for optimum skin protection – use sunscreen year round, even if you spend most of your day indoors. Dr. Bhandarkar explains, “it’s a common misconception that people who work indoors all day don’t need sunscreen. People spend a significanttimedrivingt o work and the car window glass doesn’t block UVA light which can cause photoaging and even skin cancer.” The solution is simple, according to Dr. Bhandarkar. Since many moisturizers come with sunscreen, use some in the morning before driving to work. While dermatologists consider this new labeling language a step in the right direction, some express doubt that the improved labeling language will help with the two main problems -- not putting
enough sunscreen on and not reapplying frequently enough, noted Jennifer Lucas, MD, a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic. She recommends that sunscreen be applied at least a half hour before spending time in the sun and reapplied at least every 2 hours, and even more often if getting wet or sweating. Some people fear sunscreen because they think some of the ingredients might give them cancer. To date, however, there has been no peerreviewed study or conclusive evidence that sunscreen ingredients cause cancer. One of the most reassuring explanations of the current state of knowledge comes from Dr. Ronald Siegle, a clinical professor of Dermatology and Otolaryngology at The Ohio State University and a dermatologic surgeon in private practice in Columbus. According to Dr. Siegle, the best, most trustworthy answers to questions about sunscreen safety are based on a review of the newest information that has been both peer-reviewed and published in respected scientific journals. In contrast, the “worst” answers come from individuals or special interest groups, whose theories are untested or, if tested, unsubstantiated by other studies. This is what some people might call “junk science.” Dr. Siegle then de-constructs Continued to next page
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three “junk science” claims that Oxybenzone, Retinyl palmitate, and nanoparticles cause cancer. Used for over 20 years, there is no evidence that Oxybenzone has any serious side effects in humans, despite an old research study on rodents which suggested that Oxybenzone may penetrate the skin and in theory might contribute to melanoma. Research on humans provides the best information and evaluation of safety of substances. Retinyl palmitate is the form of vitamin A that is stored by the skin. There is no evidence that vitamin A is carcinogenic in humans. Dr. Siegle points out that the mouse study has not been published in a peer-reviewed journal, which suggests that its findings were not deemed worthy of publication. Lastly, while in theory, nanoparticles could penetrate the skin, get into the bloodstream and affect cells/DNA, multiple studies have shown that nanoparticles do not penetrate living skin, sunscreen is applied to the top layer of skin which is made up of dead cells, and the general consensus is that they pose no risk to human health. Another much-used sunscreen agent is titanium dioxide, an excellent UV ray blocker formed into tiny nanoscale particles which because they do not block visible light make the sunscreen invisible on the skin. According to American Cancer Society’s Kenneth Portier, PhD, it is at present unclear whether nanoscale titanium dioxide as used in sunscreen products penetrate human skin and enter our bodies as the research is mixed. Consequently, we do not know if penetration is possible, just how much exposure to this kind of sunscreen might
produce health effects. Nevertheless, The American Cancer Society recommends that you use sunscreen every time you go out in the sun.
if you can’t see through it, it’s probably a good choice! Synthetics can be good too. Polyester absorbs a lot of UV radiation from the sun.
With the availability of literally hundreds of different sunscreens, even the most discriminating consumer should be able to find a sunscreen that they can consistently apply because the benefits of sunscreen are indisputable. Check out the environmental Working Group’s website for sunscreen products that meet their approval. Their product lists are divided into Best Beach and Sports sunscreens and Best Sunscreens with Moisturizers.
In short, protect your life by covering up with sunscreen and sun protective clothing!
As a caution, no matter what brand of sunscreen you ultimately decide on, you should probably avoid sunscreen sprays. Though convenient and often considered the least messy, since they do not require “hands on” application, they are notoriously unreliable for even application over the exposed parts of your body. Ultimately, the best sunscreen is the one that you will use daily! Finally, research has suggested that sun protective clothing can work even better at stopping those rays than sunscreen. Sun protective technology has made vast advances in recent years. Specialty clothing with built-in zinc oxide, which provides an ultraviolet protective factor of 50, is now available, but normal clothes help too. Lisa Quale, a health educator at the University of Arizona Cancer Center’s Skin Cancer Institute in Tucson, explains that fabrics that are the most effective in sun protection are thick fabrics, dark colors and tight weaves. A neat trick is to hold the fabric up to the light –
-------------------------------------------• http://www.aad.org/ dermatology-a-to-z/health-andbeauty/general-skin-care/sunprotection/sunscreen-labels/howto-select-a-sunscreen • http://www.skincancer.org/ skin-cancer-information/ask-theexperts/are-sunscreens-safe • http://www.cancer.org/cancer/ news/expertvoices/ post/2013/07/22/can-yoursunscreen-pose-a-health-risk.aspx • http://www.ewg. org/2014sunscreen/bestsunscreens/best-beach-sportsunscreens
• http://www.medpagetoday. com/Dermatology/ GeneralDermatology/40292
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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B & C Highlight: Council on Aging BY: LOIS WHITNEY The Council on Aging (COA) advises the County Executive Office on Aging on needs of older persons, plans for helping older persons, programs that service older persons, and legislation and issues affecting older persons. Members of the COA are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the County Council. Members include elected local officials; participants of or those eligible to participate in Older American Act programs; representatives of older persons, low-income and minority persons; representatives from the general public; and providers of veterans’ health care.
Aging:
Highlights:
• Heather Greenwood (Kahului) 3/31/2016
Recent agenda items include Outstanding Older American Month; veterans affairs; updates from Hāna, Moloka‘i and Lāna‘i; Maui Bus bench installations and ADA requirements; and the Hawaii Caregivers Respite and Timebanking partnership.
• Dionne Phillips (Kula) 3/31/2018
• Stacy Crivello (Maui County Council) 3/31/2018
• Rosie Poree-Hogin (Kihei) 3/31/2018
• Autumn Arase (Wailuku) 3/31/2016
• Robert Santry (Makawao) 3/31/2016
• MaryMargaret Baker (Kihei) 3/31/2017
• Garrett Toma (Lanai) 3/31/2019
• Karen Bretharte (Wailuku) 3/31/2016 • Chivo Ching-Johnson (Kula) 3/31/2017 • Rhonda Fosbinder (Wailuku) 3/31/2015
• Tania Joao (Molokai) 3/31/2018 • William Myrter (Wailuku) 3/31/2017 • Iris Peelua (Pukalani) 3/31/2016
• Gwen Ueoka (Wailuku) 3/31/2015 Additional Info: Supporting Department: Department of Housing & Human Concerns Ph. 270-7805 Note: This 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.
Members of the Council on
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Place chicken in a shallow baking pan. Mix Dry Onion Soup Mix, Apricot Preserves, Russian Salad Dressing. Pour on Chicken. Bake and serve with hot rice.
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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 important 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.
Luanne Fujimoto, Program Specialist, Kaunoa Senior Services, Department of Housing & Human Concerns would like to recognize Megan Matsuoka, who is the daughter of Glenn Matsuoka and Pamela Matsuoka, Office Operations Assistant, Kaunoa Senior Services, Department of Housing and Human Concerns. Megan and her parents attended the 33rd Annual Congressional Art Competition reception on June 25, 2014, honoring Megan and the other winners of the Congressional Art Competition.
have their U.S. Capitol offices. Back in April 2014, Megan was presented with an award by Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard. Megan’s parents stated, “We are very proud of Megan. This is a once in a life time experience that we all will cherish forever.” Luanne and the Kaunoa Senior Services Team also commented that they are all so proud of Megan. Congratulations Megan!!!
Humanities Institute Junior Fellow in 2014.
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Megan’s Art piece, titled “Take Off,” will be on display in the Cannon Tunnel from June 2014 – June 2015. The Cannon Tunnel is the passage way in the Cannon House Office Building where all the Congressional Representatives
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Congratulations to Celina Hayashi on her graduation from Scripps College in Claremont, CA on May 17, 2014. Celina graduated Magna Cum Laude, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Honors Biology. She was named to the Scripps Dean’s List 20102014, completed a UCLA Medical Center Neurology Research internship in 2013, and was selected as a Scripps
Celina was also a volunteer member on the emergency medical team, co-director and choreographer for the dance team, a student peer mentor leader for incoming freshmen and Vice President of the Hawaii Club. She also worked as a Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparatory course instructor, tutor for Inorganic and Organic Chemistry and teaching assistant to help defray her college expenses. Celina aspires to be a medical doctor and is applying to medical schools. Celina’s parents, Duane and Agnes Hayashi (Department of Management), are thankful for her hard work and dedication to her studies.
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Dennis Foree, Real Property Assessment Appraisal Assistant, and wife, Nami Ann, celebrated both of their children’s graduations. Leesa Ann Foree graduated from Willamette University with a BA in biology and a minor in chemistry. Ryan Foree graduated from Kamehameha Schools Maui as a valedictor- Leesa Ann Foree ian and will be attending the University of Southern California this fall, majoring in human biology. “While we are sending one child offto the mainland, we have received one child back who will be working on her requirements to Ryan Foree become a Physician's Assistant," the Forees said. Congratulations to both Leesa Ann and Ryan!
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Dana Acosta, Senior Services Program Specialist IV, Kaunoa Senior Services, Department of Housing of Human Concerns reported that on June 30, 2014, Lynne Horikoshi retired after 26 years of service with the Department of Housing and
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Crew partners performed a 20 minute Hip-Hop medley for an appreciative audience that included Mayor Alan Arakawa and other Maui County Dignitaries. Younger brother Ryan Padron and Mom Riza were busy rubbing elbows at the “Night of Shooting Stars” in Lahaina, where they also watched Mayor Arakawa display his awesome basketball moves against NBA players and celebrities.
Human Concerns as Kaunoa Senior Services’ accountant. Her husband Roy, daughter Lisa and Sister June (from Hilo) joined Kaunoa staff and volunteers in wishing Lynne a well-deserved and happy retirement.
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Myles Padron, Electronic Technician II, Highways Division, Traffic Signals, Department of Publics Works wanted to share his family’s week-long camp of basketball MAUI 2014. On June 28, 2014, Mykaela Padron (daughter) along with two of her KONOMI Dance
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Happy 1st Birthday to Hāle’a Ah-lan Filimoeatu who turned one on June 8, 2014. Her parents both work for the Parks Department. Father Viliami Filimoeatu is a Parks Caretaker in the South district while mother Leinani Hong works as a Recreation Aide in the East district. What a blessing Hāle’a is! Congratulations to Kaunoa Senior Services’ Kathy Ramos on her son, Nick Ramos, spearing a 131.6 pound yellowfin tuna (ahi) with his spear gun o while diving Nicck Ramos off the coast
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of Moloka`i on May 25, 2014. Now that’s a lot of sashimi! Kudos to Raymond Steben, son of Risk Management’s Ron Steben, who made the Kihei 9-10 year-old AllStar team as a 9-year-old. They played the District 3 tournament June 6-June 12, 2014. They played Upcountry Ro on & Ra aym y on o d and won 24-0 Ste Steben n but lost to Central 5-2 and then lost to Molokai 9-7.
Kūlia i ka nu‘u Strive to reach the summit Please help congratulate these dedicated employees as they continue to serve our community and in doing so, “strive to reach the summit.” Maui County Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray is pleased to announce the promotions of Captain Wayne Cambra and Captain Ryan Ayakawa to Battalion Chief.
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Managing Director Keith Regan shares his excitement that his chihuahua, Chacha, was cast to play role of “Bruiser Woods ” in Maui OnStage’s “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” The show, set to run July 11 to August 3 at Iao Theater, will feature a talented cast of performers.
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assigned to Ladder 3. Lahaina Fire Station. He was promoted to the rank of Captain and assigned first at the Napili Fire Station before transferring back to the Lahaina Fire Station. He had been a Captain for the last 9 years. Chief Ayakawa, a 24year veteran, is assigned to the 2nd Battalion, “C” Watch. Chief Murray said that both men are well deserving of their promotions and also brings a lot of experience, energy, and competence to their new positions. Chief Cambra and Chief Ayakawa will officially assume their new positions on July,1, 2014. The Maui County Fire Department’s Kahului Hazardous Materials crew from the B Shift recently took 2nd place in a statewide contest. The Hawai`i State Department of Health and the University of Hawai`i at Manoa have teamed up to conduct a friendly contest on who can identify the most unknown substances. The program comes under the Hazard Evaluation Emergency Response (HEER) with the direction of the State Department of Health. The annual contest includes participants from Hazardous Materials crews from around the State of Hawaii along with several private companies. Twelve substances were tested and the crew from Kahului 10/B just missed first place for the calendar year ending 2013. The same crew got 3rd place for 2012. Congratulations to Captain Scott Kekuewa and crew. Congratulations to Risk Management’s Searay Beltran who represented the County of Maui at the National Fire Protection page Association conference where 20 he was invited to speak about
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extends his appreciation for their help in getting our flag back up on the pole. Big mahalo to all the Firefighters, Chief Jeff Murray and Deputy Fire Chief Robert Shimada! SeaR Ray y Belttra an n
Photovoltaics for the Fire Service before a large audience on June 11, 2014. SeaRay’s presentation provided building and fire officials with an awareness of fire safety provisions for photovoltaic systems and preparing them to make informed decisions to mitigate potential hazards, ensure operational safety during an emergency, reduce fire hazards, and minimize economic impacts. Kudos to the County of Maui’s finest & dedicated firefighters who recently assisted the DMVL & RPA-Finance Fiire efigh hterrs Cliff fford Nak koa a (lle efft) & Conrrad d Gue errerro Department in replacing the flag pole ropes at the Service Center in Maui Mall. Finance Director Danny Agsalog personally thanks all of the firefighters and
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Summer fun continues! BY: DANA ACOSTA Through numerous community partnerships, Kaunoa Senior Services brings intriguing and unique opportunities to seniors. Check out just a few of the offerings coming up this month: Fishing Tales Share your favorite fishing tales at this day of storytelling, ocean education and fun on the West side, Saturday, July 26, 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Organized by Coral Reef Alliance, DLNR Dept. of Aquatic Resources, Kaanapali Kaunoa’s seniors enjoyed dancing to obon classics like “Tanko Bushi,” as well as the new dance for 2014, Makai Watch, West “Kokoro wa San Byaku Rokuju do. “ Maui Ridge to Reef Initiative and Little Fire West Maui Ants Kumuwai. Abe Electrical Vandenberg, Safety & Fun of the Maui Invasive Maui Electric Species Company Committee, presents an will demonelectrifying strate how and fun handsto identify on learning and stop the experience for spread of grandparents Little Fire Ants, and Pua Cabanting and granddaughter Tuesday, July Grandma Kiare won an award in their division at grandchildren, 22, 9:30 a.m. Cupcake Wars! Thursday, – 10:30 a.m. July 31, 10 (Spreckelsville a.m. – Noon Kathy (Mayo) Collins takes a break with campus) world class singer, songwriter, and musician, at Kaunoa’s Kelly Covington during a memorable Spreckelsville summer evening of Jazz. Volunteer opportunities, classes and activities are campus. open to people 55 and better; pre-registration is required, unless otherwise noted. For a full From Cloud to Cup listing of events and opportunities, with complete details, call the Kaunoa offices at 270-7308 or Track that water you’re drinking from the clouds 661- 9432 to receive the monthly newsletter. into your cup, with Allison Borell from East Maui Kaunoa Senior Services is a division of the County Watershed Partnership, Thursday July 31, of Maui Department of Housing and Human 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (Spreckelsville campus) Concerns.
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Engineering Division Projects Projects in construction as of June 26, 2014 COMPILED BY: WENDY KOBASHIGAWA
FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS:
Maui Master Builders. All work to be completed by 7/9/15.
1. Wells Street (High Street to Waiale Road) & Wakea Avenue (Puunene Avenue to Hana Highway) Pavement Reconstruction, FAP Project No. STP-0900(082), $2,587,900, Contractor: Maui Master Builders. All work to be completed by 12/10/14.
5. Kamehameha Avenue & Kane Street Intersection Improvements, FAP Project No. STP3940(002), $481,100, Contractor: Maui Master Builders. Traffic signal in operation since 6/30/14.
2. Lahaina Watershed Phase 3A, FAP Project No. STP-0900(083), $2,089,300, Contractor: Maui Master Builders. All work to be completed by 12/23/14. 3. South Kihei Road Pavement Rehabilitation (Alanui Ke Alii to South Entrance of Kamaole Beach Park III), FAP Project No. STP-3100(013), $1,672,100, Contractor: Maui Master Builders. All work to be completed by 9/24/14.
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4. Papa Avenue Pavement Reconstruction (Kaahumanu Avenue to Puunene Avenue), FAP Project No. STP-3910(001), $7,855,900, Contractor:
6. Princess Nahienaena Elementary School Safe Routes to School, FAP Project No. SRS-1500(059), $119,800, Contractor: Island Construction & Demolition. Install concrete walkways, islands, curb ramps, and flashing beacons at the Kumukani Street/Niheu Street intersection and the Lahainaluna Road/Kuialua Street intersection. 7. Kamalii Elementary School Safe Routes to School, FAP Project No. SRA-1500(060), $558,800, Contractor: Goodfellow Brothers. All work to be completed by 8/22/14. Install sidewalk, curb ramp, and flashing Continued to next page beacons along
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Kanakanui Road between Alaku Road and Keonekai Road.
MISCELLANEOUS PROJECTS:
constructed.
RESURFACING PROJECTS:
1. Wells Street Sidewalk Improvements, $134,300, Job No. 13-39, Contractor: Maui Kupono Builders
2. Hauoli Street Drainage Improvements, $1,500,000, Job No. 07-50, Contractor: Maui Master Builders
Construct sidewalk improvements along Wells Street and install a parking lot by Wells Park.
Replace the existing culvert under Hauoli Street with twin box culverts and construct a water quality detention basin upstream of the new box culverts.
1. West Maui District Resurfacing (FY ‘13), $308,800, Job No. 13-12, Contractor: Maui Kupono Builders. All work to be completed by 9/25/14 Front Street: (N. Honoapiilani Hwy to Olena Place) (Kapunakea Street to Ala Moana Street) (Aholo Street to S. Honopiilani Hwy) 2. Upcountry Resurfacing (FY ‘13), $488,000, Job No. 13-13, Contractor: Maui Paving, LLC. All work to be completed by mid-August 2014. List of roads resurfaced: Kumano Drive, Hololani Street, Upper Kimo Drive (Haleakala Hwy to just below Upu Place)
2. Kaupakalua Road Tree Removal, $27,800, Job No. 14-15. Contractor: Imua Landscaping Company All work to be completed by 7/3/14 Remove eucalyptus trees on an embankment along Kaupakalua Road near Kauhikoa Road. Additional trees to be removed pending change order. 3. Kanani Road Curb Ramps, $7,800, Job No. 13-29, Contractor: Zoe Builders Install 2 curb ramps on Kanani Road by West Kalama Heights.
3. South Maui District Resurfacing (FY ‘13), $438,200.00, Job No. 13-16, Contractor: Maui Kupono Builders. All work to be completed by 7/18/14.
4. Municipal Campus ADA Improvements, $450,000, Job No. 11-33, Contractor: Site Engineering. All work to be completed by 11/18/14.
Kenolio Road (Ohukai Road to Kaonoulu Street)
Construct ADA improvements around the perimeter of the County campus (Wells/High/ Kaohu Streets).
4. Molokai & Lanai District Resurfacing (FY ‘12), $890,300, Job No. 11-23, Contractor: Maui Master Builders List of roads to be resurfaced: Molokai: Aahi Street Lanai: Olapa Street, Nauwe Street, Aha Street, Iliahi Street, 10th Street, Koali Street Resurfacing work completed on Molokai. Contractor to resurface the Lanai streets in conjunction with the Lanai District Resurfacing (FY ‘13) project.
The following are projects that are anticipated to start construction within the next six months: 1. Emergency Temporary Bridge at Kulanihakoi, $428,000, Design/Build Job No. 1360, Contractor: Goodfellow Brothers, Inc.
3. Mill Street & Central Avenue Retaining Wall, $493,000, Job No. 06-61, Contractor: Maui Kupono Builders Replace the deteriorated rock wall with a retaining wall at the corner of Mill Street and Central Avenue. 4. Shaw Street Sidewalk Improvements, $103,200, Job No. 10-01, Contractor: Maui Master Builders Install sidewalk improvements at Shaw Street and Wainee Street intersection. 5. Lanai District Resurfacing (FY ‘13), $670,800, Job No. 1319, Contractor: Maui Master Builders Roads to be resurfaced: Caldwell Avenue, Waialua Place, Ehunani Circle 6. Old Courthouse Re-roofing, $215,000, Job No. 12-23A, Contractor: International Roofing Removal and replacement of the deteriorated clay tile roofing of the Old Courthouse building and also repair a deteriorated section of the eaves.
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Pool fitness classes, lap swim offered The Department of Parks and Recreation’s Aquatics Division has announced that ongoing pool fitness classes are being offered on a drop-in basis, no reservations required. All classes are free and open to the public. The “H20 Strength and Tone” workouts are offered at the New Wailuku Pool from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. An evening class is being offered through Aug. 28 from 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. The fitness classes are taught by Maui County pool guard Sirena Lacour. Participants do not need to be able to swim. “H20 Strength and Tone” instructor Sirena Lacour (right, front) is joined by Gail Fujiwara, Claims/ Accounts/Finance Dept (left) and Adrienne Kawano-retired from COM at the FREE, lunch-time fitness class at the New Wailuku Pool. “These workouts offer a chance to strengthen and tone your muscles in the privacy of the water,” Lacour said. “We have great comraderie. It’s a
Mayor Alan Arakawa, First Lady Ann Arakawa, and members of his cabinet march in the Makawao Paniolo Parade on July 5, 2014
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very supportive environment, and all fitness levels are welcome. There’s no sweat involved, and you don’t even need to get your hair wet!” All equipment used in the classes is provided. Participants should wear a bathing suit, and a hat, sunscreen and/or rash guard if desired. The New Wailuku Pool was designed as a therapy pool; it is 3 feet deep and the water is heated to an average of 87 degrees. Lunch-hour adult lap swim is also available at the Old Wailuku Pool from noon to 1:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays during the summer. On Saturdays, Lacour teaches free “Holowai” aquajog classes from 11 a.m. to noon at Kahului Pool. For more information on the pool fitness classes or lap swim, call the New Wailuku Pool at 270- 7411 or Fran Yamamoto in the the Aquatics Division at 270-6138.
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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County
WANTED: Your best shots for the County’s Photo 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.
Kathy Collins and Mayor Alan Arakawa is broadcasting live to Japan at the JumpSmart Innovation Center in the Queen Kaahumanu Center.
Mayor Alan Arakawa delivers the Keynote Address at the Maui United Way 45th Annual Meeting and Recognition Luncheon at the King Kamehameha Golf Club.
The 4th Annual Night of Shooting Stars celebrity baketball exhibition game at the Lahaina Civic Center.
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Managing Director Keith Regan and Mayor Alan Arakawa at the Makawao Paniolo Parade on July 5th.
Department of Environmental Management’s Sharon Zalsos with Lynn Araki-Regan, Dr. Arleen Ricalde-Garcia, and Amber Savage on “The Maui View,” a live TV show that discusses issues that are important to the people of Maui. The set was designed by Department of Environmental Management’s Robynne Fukunaga. For more information, visit www. facebook.com/themauiview.
Kaholopo’o Bridge Dedication & Blessing Ceremony in Hana.
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JULY & AUGUST
Please contact event organizers for more information, subject to change.
Wailuku First Friday July 4 & August 1, 6 – 9 pm Market Street, Wailuku Visit the streetfest at sunset for live music, ono local foods, a beer garden, crafters, shopping & more. Info: (808) 878‐1888 or http://mauifridays.com/wailuku Paniolo Country Through July 11, 10 am – 4 pm daily Hui Noeau, Makawao This juried exhibition honors the legendary Hawaiian paniolo cowboy, the ranching lifestyle and history of the islands. Info: (808) 572‐6560 or www.huinoeau.com Legally Blonde July 11 – August 3, Fri. & Sat. 7:30 pm, Sun. 3 pm Historic Iao Theater, Wailuku Maui OnStage presents Legally Blonde, the high energy musical that has enjoyed successful runs on Broadway. Info & tickets: (808) 244‐8680 or www.mauionstage.com Talk Story on the Land July 12, 6:30 – 9 pm: Moonlight Hike at Waihe`e Coastal Dunes August 9, 9 am – 2 pm: Nu’u Refuge Explore Maui’s unique nature reserves and cultural sites on hikes lead by the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust. Info & RSVP: (808) 244‐5263 or www.hilt.org Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Championships July 27, 7:30 am Kaluakoi, Moloka`i Top SUP and board paddlers compete in a long distance race across the Ka`iwi channel from West Moloka`i to Oahu. Mike Field, poster design Info: www.molokai2oahu.com Jazz Maui July 29 – August 3 MACC, Kapalua & Ka`anapali Resorts Maui sizzles with a week of live performances featuring Tommy James of the Duke Ellington Orchestra, NYC trumpet player Valery Ponomarev, Maui’s own Amy Hānaiali'i and others. Info: www.jazzmaui.org Hawaiian Music Series July 31 & August 28, 6 pm Baldwin Home Museum, Lahaina Enjoy free Hawaiian music concerts at sunset out on the museum lawn by Front Street. Info: (808) 661‐3262 or www.lahainarestoration.org Ka`anapali Fresh August 29 – 31 Ka`anapali Resort, Lahaina Savor the island’s bounty and chefs’ culinary creations at a Hawaiian feast through the ages accompanied by chants, hula and music; and the signature Ka`anapali Food & Wine Festival from Range to Sea. Learn new ways to mix cocktails with fresh ingredients, tour local farms and the visit the farmers market. Info & tickets: www.kaanapalifresh.com
Go ahead, Hawai‘i: Give yourself a HI-5. Why throw away your recyclables when the HI-5 program has more than 100 redemption centers statewide? Just look for the HI 5¢ label on your glass, plastic and metal containers, then take them to any of the certified redemption centers listed below and turn that trash into cash.
MAUI REDEMPTION CENTERS Ha‘ikū Aloha Glass Recycling Hana Highway at Pa‘uwela Rd (Near Ha‘ikū Community Center) Wed-Sun: 8:30am-4:30pm (Not closed for lunch)* Hana 5165 Hana Highway (Old Hana Theater) Mon-Sat: 8am-6pm Sun: 9am-5pm Kahului Aloha Glass Recycling 75 Amala Pl. (Off Hobron, near VIP Foods) Mon-Sat: 8am-5:30pm (Not closed for lunch)* Aloha Shell 110 S. Pu‘unēnē Ave. Open 24 hours/day 7 days/week
Aloha Glass Recycling Maui Community College Wahine Pi‘o Rd (Near MACC) Wed-Sun: 8:30am-4:30pm (Not closed for lunch)*
Kīhei Maui Disposal 397 Hukulii St. Thu-Mon: 8:30am-4:30pm (Closed 12pm-12:30pm)*
Lāna‘i 12th & Fraser Ave (Below the soccer field) Mon, Wed: 1pm-4:30pm Fri: 1-5pm; Sat: 8:30am-3pm
Pukalani Maui Disposal Pukalani Terrace Center Mon-Sun: 9am-4pm (Closed 12pm-12:30pm)
Reynolds Recycling 380 Alamaha St. Tues-Sat: 8am-8pm (Closed 12pm-1:30pm)
Aloha Glass Recycling Corner of Piilani Hwy & New E. Welakahao Rd. 7 days/week: 8:30am-5:30pm (Not closed for lunch)*
Makawao Aloha Glass Recycling Off Makani Rd (Behind Kalama Int. School) Mon-Sun: 8:30am-4:30pm (Not closed for lunch)*
Wailuku 60 Kanoa St (Maui Disposal) Mon, Wed-Sun: 8:30am-4:30pm (Closed 12pm-12:30pm)*
Reynolds Recycling 140 Hobron Rd (Entrance on Amala Pl.) Mon-Sat: 8am-4:30pm (Closed 12pm-1pm) Maui Disposal 380 Alamaha St Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm Sat: 10am-1pm
Lahaina Lahaina International Market 275 Lahainaluna Rd. Mon-Sat: 8:15am-4:45pm
Moloka‘i Landfill Off Maunaloa Hwy bet. mm3&4 Tue-Sat: 8am-2:30pm
Lahaina International Market 883 Lower Main St. Thu-Tue: 8:15am-4:45pm
Moloka'i Mobile Recycling Kilohana Recreation Center‘Ualapu‘e Park 334 Kamehameha V Hwy Every 1st Wed: 9am-1pm
*Closed News Years Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day For more recycling tips, visit http://health.hawaii.gov/hi5/ or call the Department of Health: (808) 586-4226
Updated Jun. 2014