The High Street Journal - July 2015

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M4MOLOKAI PADDLE RACE TO BE HELD ON JULY 19 OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFF VISIT MOLOKA`I FOR WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSION MAUI COUNTY KOKUA FAIR TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 19 page 1

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CONTENTS Message from the Mayor.................................................................................... 3

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Happenings at the County ............................................................................. 4

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Office of Economic Development Staff visit Moloka`i for workshops, discussion ....................................................................................... 6 Made in Maui County Festival announces first round of product vendors .................................................................................................................... 7

PUBLISHER / EDITOR Lynn Araki-Regan

Maui County Kokua Fair to be held on Saturday, September 19...... 9

EDITORIAL COORDINATORS Lois Whitney Tiffany Iida Herman Andaya, Jr. Rod Antone

Officials from Quezon City celebrate 45 years of sister-city relationship on Maui........................................................................................... 10

PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros Jaime Kane

Fishing for the Right Volunteer ...................................................................... 12

M4Molokai Paddle Race to be held on July 19........................................ 11

Engineering Division Projects ......................................................................... 13 CONTRIBUTORS Dana Acosta Angela Andrade Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa SeaRay Beltran Tom Blackburn-Rodriguez Jennifer Hawkins Jan Inouye-Ogata Terry L. Jones Wendy Kobashigawa Jaime Kane Sue Kiang Clare Mawae Karin Phaneuf Teena Rasmussen Keith Regan Crystal Sakai Charlene Sakamoto Jeanice Santiago Ronald Steben Wendy Stebbins Edward Taomoto Dee Dee Thyssen Francine Yagi Sharon Zalsos Kit Zulueta

Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 14 County employees join others to form 100 Men Who Care group to help nonprofits ............................................................................................... 15 Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center Announced for July .................................................................................................................... 16 Speak No Evil: Keeping Silent About Workplace Safety Concerns 18 Traveling by car with a small dog: Ready, set........................................... 19 Summer is busy time for Kaunoa ................................................................. 20 July is National Grilling Month ....................................................................... 21 Lahaina Plantation Days set for October 16-17 ....................................... 22 Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)..................................................................... 23 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 25

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha everyone, If you haven’t heard by now, the federal court has invalidated Maui County’s voter approved moratorium on genetically engineered crops.

Judge Susan Mollway said in her ruling that the ordinance is “invalid and unenforceable” because it preempts state and federal law.

I just wanted all of you to know that whether you voted for or against the moratorium, the administration took the proper steps to enforce the moratorium should it have been validated by the federal court. Our departments met, they came up with a budget as well as a list of needed manpower, equipment and other resources, and were prepared to submit this to council if need be.

I know many of you read in the newspaper that I am personally against the GMO moratorium because I don’t believe any of their claims are based upon facts or science, but that doesn’t affect how we enforce the law.

You don’t have to agree with a law to enforce it, you just do it.

We were prepared to deal with the judge’s decision no matter which way it went, and I’d like to thank all of the departments involved that helped to us get ready: Environmental Management, Police, Prosecutor’s Office, Corporation Counsel and the Department of Management. Mahalo for all of your hard work.

Secondly I’d like to thank Managing Director Keith Regan and Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong and the rest of their team for attending the American Public Power Association (APPA) National Conference last month.

The county received a last minute invitation after word got around that we were studying the possibility of managing our own utility.

The APPA is a collection of more than 2,000 community-owned electric utilities, serving more than 48 million people–about 14 percent of the nation’s electricity consumers. The public power utilities, operated by local governments to provide communities with reliable, responsive, not-for-profit electric service, are directly accountable to the people they serve through local elected or appointed officials.

This national conference was a great place to learn more about how other municipalities around the country are managing their power needs for their communities. I look forward to hearing about what Keith and Pat learned while they were up there.

Finally, and I know I probably sound like a broken record about this but, I hope all of you have put together your emergency kits and made plans for this year’s hurricane season. There’s another tropical storm system that forming to the east of us as I write this.

The Pacific Ocean has been a hotbed of activity since the season started and it is important that we as public servants provide a good example for the rest of our community.

Also, being prepared is a practical matter for our families. If you work for a department that gets called out during a storm, say police, fire or public works, you will want your family to be prepared and ready to weather the storm while you are out in the field.

So get those kits ready and have an evacuation plan if you need one.

You’ll be glad you did.

Mahalo and thank you again for all that you do for Maui County.

Mayor Alan Arakawa

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WATERLINE REPLACEMENT ON KAOHU STREET, WAILUKU The Department of Water Supply will be replacing a waterline on Kaohu Street in Wailuku from Monday, July 6, to Friday, July 24, 2015. The work will be performed in phases. The first week, work will take place on Kaohu Street from Waiale Road to Market Street. The remainder of the three-week project, work will take place on Kaohu Street, from Market Street to Napua Street.

NEW LIGHTS TO BE INSTALLED AT KEOPUOLANI SOCCER FIELD

Customers in this area may experience low water pressure or temporary interruption in service during this time. The Department of Water Supply crew will be notifying those whose service will be interrupted as the project progresses. Customers are asked to conserve water and avoid any unnecessary water use during this time. Customers may also wish to store water in preparation for this time period. Traffic will be impacted at or near the work site.

The project will include excavating holes for the light pole footings, trenching to install conduits and minor demolition to asphalt and concrete to connect to the new lighting controls that will be located in the existing comfort station.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

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A construction project to install lights at the Keopuolani Park Soccer Field #4 commenced on July 6, 2015. Construction areas at Field #4 will be closed for safety reasons; however, the park will remain open for use.

The public is asked to avoid the construction area and equipment at Field #4. To ensure public safety, the area is expected to be closed from July 6 to October 31, 2015.

The contractor for the project is Paul’s Electrical Contracting, LLC; total construction cost is $431,049.

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For more information, contact Cheryl Akiona, CIP Coordinator, Department of Parks and Recreation, Planning and Development Division, ph. (808) 270-7388 or the Central Maui Parks and Recreation District Office, ph.

(808) 270-7980.

MAUI COUNTY OCEAN SAFETY GUIDE NOW AVAILABLE Thanks to a collaborative effort by County, State and Federal officials, Maui County now has a comprehensive Ocean Safety Guide available online so that anyone can easily download or print the important safety information.

The Maui County Department of Parks and Recreation’s Ocean Safety Division, the Department of Fire and Public Safety and the Maui Police Department partnered with the State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the U.S. Coast Guard to develop the content for the Ocean Safety Guide. The brochure includes a map of County beach parks that have lifeguards, as well as tips on how to deal with rip currents and shorebreaks, and how to avoid chance encounters with sharks.

“The beaches of Maui County are beautiful but not without dangers, as with any natural habitat,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “Most of our residents have learned how to respect the power of the ocean and hopefully we can educate our visitors do the same. We encourage everyone to download and share this new safety guide to help communicate these important safety messages to all beachgoers.”

The Maui County Ocean Safety Guide has already received positive editorials from both the Maui News and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Maui News Publisher Joe Bradley wrote that the Ocean Safety Guide is “designed to make all of us safer in the water,” while the Star-Advertiser editorial stated that the brochure is “much-needed,” and that “tourism-related businesses need to make sure the brochures get into the hands of their customers.”

Maui County also encourages schools, service groups, non-profits and other organizations

to distribute the safety guide for educational purposes. Although the current brochure includes a map of the island of Maui, the County is working to develop Molokai- and Lanai-specific brochure templates as well.

The brochure can be viewed and downloaded here: www.mauicounty.gov/OceanSafety.

The Maui County Ocean Safety Video is also available on the same webpage, as well on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/ watch?v=kudYTe0XDDQ.

FENCING IMPROVEMENTS UNDERWAY AT RICE PARK Fencing improvements at Harold W. Rice Park in Kula are underway and is expected to be completed by August 16, 2015.

The project will include making repairs and improvements to the perimeter and field chain link fencing to increase public safety and the playability of the fields. Total cost of the project is $29,460; work will be done by Kamoku Contracting, LLC. The 3.8-acre park, which is located in Kula above Kula Highway on Lower Kula Road, offers nine picnic tables, a BBQ grill, restrooms, ADA accessibility, and is known for its sweeping views. The park will remain open during the construction; however, the public is asked to avoid construction areas and equipment to ensure public safety.

For more information, contact Paul Taylor, Parks Project Manager, Department of Park and Recreation, Planning and Development Division, (808) 270-6173 or the East Maui Parks & Recreation District office, (808) 5721836.

FIRE DEPARTMENT HOLDS SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE Maui Fire Department is holding a school supply drive to benefit the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center Maui (CJC), a nonprofit organization that assists children who are in the foster care system in Maui County. Donations of school supplies can be dropped off at any fire stations throughout the month of July. For more information on CJC, visit www.mauicjc.org.

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Office of Economic Development Staff visit Moloka ‘i for workshops, discussion BY: JAIME KANE

On June 18, 2015, 32 Molokai business men and women, including State Representative Lynn DeCoite, gathered at the Molokai Community Health Center Great Room to “talk story” with the staff from the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED).

Topics of discussion included who OED is and its role in the Molokai community, economic and workforce development, agricultural and environmental initiatives, obstacles the people of Molokai have had and continue to face, and the various opportunities OED has to offer them.

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Feedback from the group was extremely positive. Many did not realize that the Small Business Revitalization Grant was a program offered through OED, whereby 5 businesses in 2015 will receive $19,000 from the Molokai Economic Development Fund to help their business get to the next level. Business owners were also excited about the upcoming second-annual Made in Maui County Festival

and its potential to place Molokai on the radar for their products and goods.

Several agriculture needs were identified, some small and some not so small, like the need for a program similar to the Molokai Agriculture Development Program (MADP) to come back to Molokai. The question was asked, “Is this something the county could support?” Attendee Clay Rumbaoa of Molokai Ranch also talked openly about potential plans for the west end, including the possibility of reopening the Kaluakoi Hotel as well as plans for a golf course. Many great ideas and conversations started at this venue and will continue in hopes of helping Molokai.

The following day, OED staff conducted two Grants Workshops for fiscal year 2016 – one for OED funding and another for the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s County Product Enrichment Program (CPEP). 21 individuals representing various Molokai community groups learned what type of projects

and programs are applicable for grant funding and what to expect from the application process, and were given step-bystep instructions on how to fill out this year’s grant application.

Feedback was again positive, with many attendees expressing their appreciation for a comprehensive and informative session.

A special thanks goes to Anahaki Farm and the Helm Family, Hawaii Kai Salt Corporation, Psalty Acres, Cameron Hiro, Hawaii Tropical Fruit GrowersMolokai Chapter, Marshall Joy and the Molokai Fruit Repository Project, Amy Maeda, Viola Wichman, Jack Spruance, The Molokai Livestock Cooperative, Tina Tamanaha and Hikiola Cooperative for hosting tours for OED staff.

Jennifer Hawkins and Tessie Juario, OED staff from Molokai’s Kuha’o Business Center, served as hosts for the two-day event.

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Made in Maui County Festival announces first round of product vendors BY: LINN NISHIKAWA With nearly pricing, and 19 weeks to quality of go until the products.”

2nd Annual In addition Made to promin Maui oting County vendors Festival and their opens on products to November thousands 6 and 7, of residents the County and visitors, of Maui the Made Mayor’s in Maui Office of County Economic Festival also Developprovides ment and exposure to the Maui Chic Naturals looks forward to sharing their healthy chickpea products with this year’s volume and Chamber of attendees. wholesale Commerce buyers announced Photo by: Casey Nishikawa giving the first our local group of entrepreneurs an opportunity to grow their approved vendors who will be participating in this businesses. year’s event.

The vendor selection committee proudly Considered the largest products show in Maui announces the first group of local businesses who County, the 2015 Festival will feature over 140 are confirmed to participate in the 2nd Annual vendors. The event will also be increasing the Made in Maui County Festival this November: number of food trucks from 7 in 2014 to 16 this year. To date, a total of 68 local businesses have been approved to participate and over 50 applications are pending review early next month. Product Vendors: While the 2015 Product Vendor Application submission deadline was originally announced as August 31st, due to the high number of applicants and limited vendor space, the Festival committee is encouraging local businesses interested in participating to submit their applications sooner rather than later.

“We’re thrilled with the tremendous response to our request for vendors and we appreciate everyone who took the time to submit an application,” said Teena Rasmussen, Director of the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. “We’re very fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers serving on our vendor selection committee. Applications are carefully reviewed each month and evaluated based upon businesses meeting certain criteria including having their products being Made in Hawaii as well as compatibility, desirability, marketability, uniqueness, level of competitive

808 Clothing Aloha Botanicals Aloha Letterpress Aloha Wizard`s Wands & Canes LLC `Alohi Images Maui Ark Ceramics Art by Loyd B Raw Bar BDC Designs Chic Naturals Christina DeHoff Fine Art Cupcake Ladies Catering Co. exfolicare Geisha Fabulous by Mona Lisa Goddess Rising Perfumes Gracee Studios Hali`i by Harriet Hano’s The Hawaii Fudge Company Hawaii Natural Products, Inc. Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company (HC&S)

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Hula Cookies Island Style Bedding Kula Crafts & Flowers Lako Kula Design Lustrous Maui The Mad Hatter of Maui Matsumoto Studio The Maui Closet Company Maui Coffee Roasters Maui Dirty Girl Art Maui Dog Wear Maui Excellent LLC Maui Fruit Jewels Maui Gourmet Popcorn Maui Island Love Maui J & M Photography Maui Jelly Factory Monica DeVine of Nahele Designs will showcase her uniquely hand-crafted jewelry this November Maui Mini Aloha during the 2nd Annual Made in Maui County Festival.

Shirt Souvenirs Maui Nui Wear LLC a couple of locations on Maui,” event! The opportunity for not Maui Sweet Cakes said Monica DeVine, owner only us, but for all participating Maui Wild Cultures and artist of Nahele Designs.

Maui County-based companies MauiWine, Ulupalakua Vineyards “Participating in the Made in to showcase our products and Moku Pua Maui County Festival will allow gain this type of exposure was Na Koa Brand us to showcase our products to a priceless.”

Nahele Designs broader audience and give us an `Ono Nuts opportunity to take our business The Festival is co-presented by Palapala Designs to another level. We can’t wait for the Mayor’s Office of Economic Paradise Now Development and the Maui November!”

Pilialoha Keiki Chamber of Commerce. Major Poi by the Pound LLC Kauionalani Waller of Maui Nui sponsors include Innovate Queen Bee Maui Wear is excited to be one of this Hawaii, Hawaiian Commercial Roxanne Broadbent Surfboard Art year’s returning vendors. “Last & Sugar Company, Hawaii Sarai Stricklin year’s Made in Maui County Magazine, Maui No Ka Oi Scott Mead Photography, Inc. Festival provided the perfect, Magazine, and Pacific Media Seyana Jewelry proactive grassroots initiative Group.

Te Hotu Mana Creations to support, grow and elevate Three Coconuts Maui For more information and/ Maui’s small businesses,” said Tracy Lamon designs or to download a vendor Waller. “As a vendor, Maui Nui Treehouse Designs application, visit www.

Wear had the opportunity to Two Chicks In A Hammock MadeInMauiCountyFestival. gain exposure that would have Uncle Louie Sausage Co., Inc. com, email info@ been hard to achieve on our Wow-Wee Maui’s Candy Bar MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com own. Our company more than Wrappily or call (808) 270-7710. Connect doubled our wholesale orders Write On Maui with the Festival on Facebook, as a result of this event. The Twitter (#MIMCF), Instagram Festival is another great MauiFood Trucks: and Pinterest. Information on style initiative that helps our sponsorship opportunities are DeRay’s Maui’s “Ono” Poi Mochi islands’ small businesses while Dibs on Da Ribs perpetuating the spirit of aloha.” also available on the website.

Sumo Dogs “We are honored to be selected For Nahele Designs, this will as one of this year’s returning be their first time participating product vendors,” said Shaun in a major products show. “We Bayles, co-owner of Chic primarily sell our hand-crafted Naturals. “Last year’s inaugural jewelry on our website and at Festival was such an exceptional

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Maui County Kokua Fair to be held Saturday, September 19 BY: TOM BLACKBURN-RODRIGUEZ

The Maui County Kokua Fair is being coordinated by community leaders recognized by The Maui News as “People Who Made a Difference”.

The Maui County Kokua Fair will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2015, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the historic town of Wailuku, Maui County’s seat of govern-ment in front of the Kalana O Maui building, 200 S. High Street. The event will highlight what truly makes Maui the best community in the world by creating awareness about all of the many services and resources available on Maui.

In addition to dozens of non-profit booths, there will be food trucks, local top entertainment, door prizes, as well as a historical walking tour of Wailuku town, as well as a geocaching event that uses GPS navigation to find hidden treasures.

Sponsored by the County of Maui, and coordinated by community leaders who have been recognized by The Maui News as “People Who Made A Difference,” the event’s mission is to foster a platform that makes

services offered by community groups more accessible to both residents and visitors alike. At the event, community groups can educate the public about their services, increase volunteer support, pursue donor participation, and offer employment options to fair-goers.

For those interested in learning about the various non-profit groups in Maui County, this upcoming free event is the public’s one-stop shop to Maui County’s community resources.

Booth space is limited. To reserve a 10’ x 10’ booth space (available to the first 50 registrants) or for more information, call Managing Director Keith Regan’s office at 270-7855.

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Officials from Quezon City celebrate 45 years of sister-city relationship on Maui BY: KIT ZULUETA

A delegation of 24 elected officials from Quezon City Council, Philippines, led by Vice Mayor Josefina Belmonte, was on Maui recently to commemorate the 45th sistercity relationship anniversary with the county, Maui County Sister Cities Foundation Chair Richard Minatoya said.

Mayor’s Chief of Staff Herman Andaya, Jr. & Managing Director Keith Regan with Filipino Celebrity Roderick Paulate. Paulate is a Quezon City councilmember.

“We welcome our friends from the Philippines this fourth of July weekend and hope they enjoy their short stay in the county,” Minatoya said.

The delegation marched with Mayor Alan Arakawa at the Makawao Rodeo and Paniolo Parade. Official visits to the mayor’s office and the Maui County Council Chamber took place on July 6. page 10

Resolution 58 (1970), introduced

by Councilmember Yoneto

Maui County Sister Cities Foundation President Richard Minatoya presents a gift to Vice-Mayor Josefina Belmonte at the Foundation’s Welcome Reception held on July 5.

Yamaguchi, established the sistercity relationship on Feb. 20, 1970. The resolution recognizes Councilmember Richard Caldito, who was adopted as an honorary member of the Quezon City Council via Resolution 8017, S-69.

The resolution further states that the establishment of a sister-city relationship with Quezon City will bring about a greater bond and bridge of understanding between the people of Quezon City and the

County of Maui.

Located in Metro Manila, Quezon City is the national capital and is the most populous and largest city in the Philippines.

To learn about the county’s sister cities, visit www. mauicountysistercities.org.

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M4Molokai Paddle Race to be held on July 19

Photo Credit: Johann / 808photo.me

Stand Up Paddle Association of Molokai is proud to announce the M4Molokai Kamalo run 3rd annual race on the island of Moloka`i on Sunday, July 19, 2015. This year’s race started in finding ways for the visiting paddling community to benefit the Molokai community, while having a fun time racing on one of the best ALL ROUND courses in Hawaii. Most paddlers would only see the start and finish line and not give themselves the opportunity to explore and enjoy Molokai. This is how the race evolved, an event that could be enjoyed by competitors, friends and family.

The course of 8.5 miles will start

from Kamalo Harbor and finish at Hotel Molokai. All divisions: SUP, OC1, OC2, OC6, Prone and Ski. Prize giving, food and drinks will be happening at Hotel Molokai along with an evening of wonderful Molokai hospitality and entertainment. This is a fun event and competitors play an important role in contributing to the local community with their participation. For the week leading up to the M2O and after the M4Molokai, community groups will be offering different cultural activities that people can get involved in. No matter what you want to do, Molokai can give you what you need. Molokai can certainly get you in the mode

with the perfect environment for mental preparation leading up to the World Championship race of Paddleboard.

A beginner/intermediate course starting from Kakahaia Beach Park to Hotel Molokai with a distance of approx 3 miles will be offered. We have about 25 10’6 available for any family member that wants to participate in this shortened course. We will offer sign up’s for the boards with registration.

For more information, visit www. supmolokai.org.

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Fishing for the right volunteer

Join the County of Maui, Volunteer Center for a Summer Volunteer Recruitment Workshop!

BY: WENDY STEBBINS

WHEN: Thurs, August 13, 2015 TIME: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon WHERE: Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale Marine Sanctuary - Kihei Conference Room, 726 S. Kihei Rd., Kihei, HI 96753.

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Volunteer Program Managers are like fisherman. We need to determine what is the best way to “catch” the right volunteers. Do we cast out a big throw net? Do we use a fishing pole with a big or small bait? Do we chum the waters? Do we fish close to shore or out in the open ocean? We’ll share tips and suggestions on

recruiting volunteers and how to keep the special “catches of the day”!

This informative workshop will be presented by Pauline Kawamata, Hawaii Nature Center’s Volunteer Program Manager and the Hawaii Network of Volunteer Leaders (NOVL) Executive Committee Member. Pauline has over 30 years of education and leadership experience with a Master’s in Education and a Certificate in Volunteer Management (CVM).

She has been involved with NOVL Leaders since 1994, served as President in 2004, Chairs the Nominations Committee and is Co-Chair or the Programs

Committee.

Additionally we will provide lunch, networking opportunities and discuss the NOVL on Maui.

FREE workshop. Please consider a $5 donation for the Network of Volunteer Leaders (if you are not a current member).

RSVP by August 7, 2016 Email Wendy Stebbins, County of Maui, Volunteer Center Coordinator at wendy.stebbins@ mauicounty.gov to RSVP. Include your full name, organization, email and phone number.

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Engineering Division Projects Currently in Construction as of June 17, 2015 COMPILED BY: WENDY KOBASHIGAWA Job No. 14-18

FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS: 1.

Lono Avenue Pavement Reconstruction (Laau Street to Makalii Street): FAP Project No. STP3950(008)

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS:

Contractor: Maui Master Builders

Contractor: Maui Master Builders

$116,000.00 NTP: 5/4/15

$1,930,980.66 Notice to Proceed (NTP): 3/9/2015

$1,500,000.00 NTP: 6/1/15

Install bike lanes on Onehee Ave between Papa Avenue and Wakea Avenue.

2.

Baldwin Avenue Pavement Rehabilitation (Makawao Avenue to Haliimaile Road): FAP Project No. STP-0390(001)

Replace the existing culvert under Hauoli Street with twin box culverts and construct a water quality detention basin upstream of the new box culverts.

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West Maui District Resurfacing (FY 2014): Job No. 1431

2.

Haiku Road Culvert Replacement: Job No. 08-11

$371,000.00 NTP: 5/19/15

Contractor: Maui Kupono Builders

Roads to resurface: Wainee Street (Papalaua Street to Dickenson Street), Lahainaluna Road (Front Street to Wainee Street), Lealii Parkway (Honoapiilani Highway to Kaahi Street)

1.

Hauoli Street Drainage Improvements: Job No. 07-50

Contractor: Maui Master Builders $2,827,200.00 NTP: 1/26/2015 3.

Hansen Road Pavement Reconstruction (Spanish Road to Vicinity of Hana Highway): FAP Project No. STP-3600(001)

$2,276,000.00 NTP: 5/11/15

Contractor: Goodfellow Bros., Inc.

Replace the existing box culvert at Haiku Road and install drainage improvements downstream.

$4,724,900.00 NTP: 2/1/2015

3.

Kalialinui Bridge Replacement: Job No. 12-30

4.

Wailea Alanui (Okolani Drive to Wailea Ike Drive) and Wailea Ike Drive (Wailea Alanui to Piilani Highway) Pavement Rehabilitation: FAP Project No. STP-0900(084)

Contractor: Global Specialty Contractors $1,288,000.00 NTP: 3/9/15

Contractor: Maui Master Builders 4.

Curb Ramps at Various Locations (FY 2013): Job No. 13-59

$7,408,100.00 NTP: 4/6/2015

Contractor: Maui Kupono Builders

5.

Kokomo Road Pavement Reconstruction (Milepost 3.0 to Makawao Avenue): FAP Project No. STP-0366(001) Contractor: Maui Master Builders

$331,000.00 NTP: 3/30/15 5.

S. Kihei Road Sidewalk Improvements, Phase 2: Job No. 14-12

$6,993,600.00 NTP: 2/1/2015 6.

Wakea Avenue/Hina Avenue Intersection Improvements: FAP Project No. STP-0900(001)

Contractor: Global Specialty Contractors

Contractor:

Install sidewalk and curb ramp improvements on the mauka side of S. Kihei Road from Maui Hill Resort to Kilohana Drive.

$462,000.00 NTP: 11/10/14

Site Engineering

$480,000.00 NTP: 3/30/15

6.

Onehee Avenue Bike Lanes:

Contractor: Tom’s Backhoe & Excavation

Contractor: Maui Paving

The following are projects anticipated to start construction within the next six months: FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS: 1.

Old Haleakala Highway Pavement Reconstruction (Aeloa Road to Kula Highway): FAP Project No. STP-0900(085) Estimated cost $4,341,200.00 2.

Kihei Bikeway, Phase 2 (Lipoa Street to Halekuai Street): FAP Project No. STP-3115(003) Estimated cost $2,441,500.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS: 1.

Old Haleakala Sidewalk Improvements: Job No. 12-15 Contractor: BCP Construction of Hawaii $1,056,000.00 Install sidewalk improvements from Loha Street to Kula Highway.

2.

Lower Honoapiilani Road Retaining Wall & Guardrail Repair: Job No. 13-38

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Contractor: F&H Construction

$582,300.00

Contractor: Maui Kupono Builders

$262,500.00

Roads to resurface: Kaiolohia Street (Kaiwahine Street to Kaihoi Street), Kaiola Street (Ohukai Road to Koki Street), Kanani Road (Auhana Road to Kanakanui Road), Kaukahi Street (Makena Road to Wailea Alanui)

$155,200.00

Install a retaining wall and repair the guardrail at the vicinity of Kahana Sunset.

3.

S. Market Street Sidewalk Improvements: Job No. 13-43 Contractor: Global Specialty Contractors

5.

Upcountry District Resurfacing (FY 2015): Job No. 1523

$447,000.00

Contractor:

Install sidewalk and pedestrian improvements on S. Market Street in the vicinity of Iao School.

$527,300.00

4.

South Maui District Resurfacing (FY 2014): Job No. 1437 Contractor: Maui Paving

Maui Paving

Concrete line inverts of twin 84” culverts crossing under Makena Alanui.

7.

Wailuku Municipal Parking Lot Resurfacing: Job No. 15-36 Estimated cost $350,000.00 Cold plane, resurface, and restripe the existing parking lot and reconstruct 4 curb ramps.

8.

Resurface a portion of Naalae Road (599 to Ahinahina Place) and Makawao Avenue (Old Haleakala Highway to Haleakala Highway).

6.

Makena Alanui Culvert Improvements at Makena Surf: Job No. 15-29

Iao Plaza: Job No. 15-38

Estimated cost $355,000.00 Construct a plaza area and additional parking stalls between the police substation and Iao Theater.

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.”

All the best to Francine Yagi who will be retiring from Waiehu Golf Course on July 31st. “Looking forward to retirement after 30 years! It’s been a fun and crazy ride with a lot of memories. A Big Mahalo to all who helped me over the years with all the little quirks and problems along the way.

Sending blessings to all of you which includes the new employees as well as the ‘old Timers,’” Francine said.

“Just remember; the job you do and the experience you have is what you make of it,” added Francine.

Finance Director Danny Agsalog recognized and presented Ortaeine Acidera, Accountant IV, Department of Finance and Jean Iniba, Accountant II, Department of Finance with a Certificate, “Going the Extra Mile” to help DHHC accomplish a task that required time and urgency. Mahalo Ortaeine and Jean for all your hard, dedicated work and assistance. We really appreciate all you do for the County of Maui.

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County employees join others to form 100 Men Who Care group to help nonprofits

Inspired by other 100 Men Who Care groups throughout the world, as well as 100 Women Who Care groups, including one on Maui, some county employees such as Managing Director Keith Regan, Mayor’s Chief of Staff Herman Andaya, Jr., Corporation Counsel Patrick Wong, Water Director Dave Taylor, Mayor’s Executive Assistant Jock Yamaguchi, Maui Fire Department’s Val Martin, and Maui Police Department’s Kamuela Lanakila Mawae, Planning Department’s David Yamashita, Prosecuting Attorney J.D. Kim, and Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Richard Minatoya, and other local men have joined forces to form “100 Men Who Care Maui.” Its mission is simple: Bring together 100 men on Maui who care about local community causes.

Four times a year, the group will meet for an hour and jointly vote for a local charity or not-for-profit organization. Each man agrees to write a $100 check to the selected organization and watches how the group’s commitment turns into a $10,000 or more donation.

“We plan to do this four times a year and witness how $40,000 can improve the lives of our Maui community when placed in the hands of deserving grass roots

nonprofit organizations working to serve the local community,” said Regan.

Thanks to the checks generated at the group’s inaugural meeting, Dr. William Kepler, Keith, and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center Executive Director Paul Tonnessen (above) hold up a $4,400 check issued to the Friends of the Children’s Justice Center.

Men who wish to join the group’s efforts and are committed to helping others in our community but are stretched for time, want to be part of a powerful group of local men making an immediate, direct and positive effect on the lives of our neighbors, and want 100% of their donation to go directly to local charity are encouraged to contact Regan at 100menwhocaremaui@gmail.com. page 15

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Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center announced for July

The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development announced its free 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. Workshops are free unless noted otherwise. To reserve a seat, call the Maui County Business Resource Center at 8738247.

The following workshops are available: BECOMING A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR: Leveraging the World’s Greatest Marketing Secret by Writing, Publishing and Promoting Your Book to Better Market Your Business

how to make your publishing and business goals come true. If you want to stand out from your competition, strengthen your credentials, and get free publicity, then writing and publishing book is your best marketing strategy.

Let international best-selling author, Patrick Snow, guide you through the process. In this twohour seminar you will learn your three publishing options, top five requirements for becoming a bestselling author, and 18 mistakes to avoid. Most importantly you will learn how to monetize your passion and even better market your business, or start a new business using your book as a platform from which you can launch! Come early, and stay late for his Q/A session that will answer all questions on your book project.

How To Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Instructor: Patrick Snow Instructor: Sally Iwamoto Wednesday, July 8, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Are you looking for a better way to market your business? Do you have a burning desire to become a best-selling author?

Attend this seminar and learn

Friday, July 10, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Everyone deserves to live life on their own terms and with peace of mind. Having your identity stolen or threatened can change

your life in an instant. Identity theft can take your mind away from your work and cause severe stress and affect your health. It can affect your income and interrupt family life. In today’s world even the largest companies are being breached! Lowes, Sears, HMSA and now even the IRS. Wouldn’t it be great to know that while you are living your life you have a service that is monitoring and protecting your identity 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and 365 days of the year?

There’s no price for peace of mind.

Get the Facts About Reverse Mortgages Instructor: Mel Ito Monday July 13, 2015 – 12:00 pm. To 1:30 p.m. (Lite lunch to be served) A reverse mortgage may be a good stress reliever for some and for others it could be a nice addition to an already sound financial plan. The old cliché “get the facts” has never been more appropriate when considering a reverse mortgage. A program which began in 1989, has evolved into a very sound option for those who are age 62 or older and live in

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their home as a primary residence.

Common false rumors and myths about reverse mortgages will be addressed. Sample illustrations and case studies will be used to explain the various programs and options. Whether you have an outstanding mortgage or not, age 62 or not, have heirs or not, the presentation may change your perspective on reverse mortgages.

your business challenge. On the day of the meeting, the candidate chosen presents a 5-min overview of the business, including the current challenges. The audience then brainstorms on ideas to address the problem area with the “build it, measure it, learn from it, improve it!” spirit.

BUSINESS IN THE THINK TANK WITH MBB MEMBERS (FREE)

Attendees have the opportunity to present a challenge they are experiencing in their own business for ideas and suggestions from the group. No prior submission is required – just come to the meeting with your ideas and questions, to help others and be helped toward your own success!

Tuesday, July 14, 2015 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Maui Business Brainstormers (MBB) invite you to bring your business challenge to our Brainstorming Segment OR If you want to feature your business (or business concept) in our “Think Tank” segment (that’s 20 minutes just for you), submit a form on the MBB meetup site, OR come along to brainstorm and be showered with ideas.

FEATURES • Mingling, Introductions • Get to Know Your Neighbor An opportunity to interact with new faces and strengthen your own ability to communicate succinctly with others in fast-paced situations • Featured Business in the Think Tank A 20-minute segment in which a selected business is featured for focused brainstorming with the group.

Owners of startups and small businesses benefit from this activity. You are qualified if you have a business concept fully researched and planned but with questions or obstacles remaining, or if you are a business already in operation with sales, but facing challenges to achieve further growth. The business owner needs to be an MBB member. To be featured in the 20-minute casestudy “Think Tank”, fill out and submit the online form describing

business using your book as a platform from which you can launch! Come early, and stay late for his Q/A session that will answer all questions on your book project.

Search Engine Optimization 101 For Beginners Instructor: Nicole Fisher

• 5-min Think Tank

To attend, please RSVP at www.Meetup.com/ MauiBusinessBrainstormers. Nonmembers need first to join the FREE membership of MBB.

Wednesday, July 22, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Q & A til 1:30 p.m.)

Do you know what is a Search Engine? In this workshop, Nicole will discuss how a search engine works. She will go over keyword phrases within a website and go over keyword research using Google AdWords. In addition, she will go over the anatomy of a search engine.

SPECIAL EVENING WORKSHOP $45.00 PER SESSION

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“QUICKBOOKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS” by Richard Kehoe, CPA

Instructor: Patrick Snow

Thursday, July 23 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Are you looking for a better way to market your business? Do you have a burning desire to become a best-selling author?

Attend this seminar and learn how to make your publishing and business goals come true. If you want to stand out from your competition, strengthen your credentials, and get free publicity, then writing and publishing book is your best marketing strategy.

Let international best-selling author, Patrick Snow, guide you through the process. In this twohour seminar you will learn your three publishing options, top five requirements for becoming a bestselling author, and 18 mistakes to avoid. Most importantly you will learn how to monetize your passion and even better market your business, or start a new

Hands-on computer training for beginners.

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

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

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Speak No Evil: Keeping Silent About Workplace Safety Concerns BY: SEARAY BELTRAN Department of the Corporation Counsel

A new survey finds a conflict between what employees claim they value (a safe environment) and what they’re willing to do to get it (speak up about workplace safety concerns).

Antea Group has released the survey results on Safety professionals’ opinions and knowledge about safety, health and environment and what they say might surprise you.

The survey has found a conflict between values and behaviors among employees. Two-thirds of workers say they value a safe, secure workplace, but more than half would not intervene if they saw an unsafe act.

Two-thirds of general industry professionals’ value feeling personally safe and secure in the workplace, but nearly the same amount are unaware of the safety and health (S&H) functions in their workplace, according to the new research released this June 24, 2015.

Antea Group, a leading provider of safety and health services, conducted the survey with the goal of better understanding employee attitudes and preferences related to S&H in the general industry. The study surveyed 500 U.S.-based respondents working in global general organizations with more than 2,500 employees.

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According to the research, there is a disconnect between employees’ understanding of the role S&H plays and how it impacts satisfaction at work. Only half (55 percent) of employees feel comfortable pointing out potentially unsafe behavior to both their peers and superiors; however a majority

(64 percent) would appreciate if they were told they were doing something potentially unsafe.

Of particular concern, a large percentage (52 percent) likely would not feel obligated to intervene if they saw an unsafe act and a significant percentage (36 and 38 percent) would not appreciate or actually would be offended if they were told they were doing something potentially unsafe.

secure in the workplace more so than men (84 percent women vs.

69 percent of men).

These survey results point to the fact that if employees are not comfortable talking about safety and helping their colleagues be safe in the workplace, it likely will limit the effectiveness of many company safety programs, such as an incident reporting program, injury and illness prevention program and risk assessment program – all critical to companies with 2,500 plus employees to manage.

• Women value a company’s ability to respond to workplace violence such as workplace violence scenario significantly higher than men do, with a disparity of 20 percentage points (74 percent women vs. 54 percent men).

“These survey results highlight just how important S&H is to the general workforce and the gaps in creating truly effective programs in this fast-changing industry,” said Peylina Chu, senior consultant and leader at Antea Group. “By prioritizing the safety and health of their employees, companies will not only safeguard their facilities, but also retain their most important assets, their people.”

Other findings reveal divisions among gender, age and demographic groups on the importance of feeling safe and secure in the workplace.

Across the board, findings show that women value attributes pertaining to S&H more highly than men. For example, women value feeling personally safe and

Women also find more value than men with regard to the following considerations: • More than three-quarters of women value knowing that their company has an emergency response plan to manage any crisis (76 percent women vs. 57 percent men).

• Women value a company’s ability to provide a safe and secure parking lot (71 percent women vs. 56 percent men).

The research also found interesting insights into preferred working environments: • Millennials (18-34) want and expect flexibility in their workstations more so than their older counterparts (55+).

• 62 percent of employees are likely to use a mobile application for outbound communication (to report an unsafe condition), but are less inclined (only 18 percent) to receive inbound communication (safety information via push notifications) on their mobile device.

“The future of the workforce is increasingly dynamic and employees will continue to demand safe and productive

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workplace environments,” said Paul Durkee, senior consultant at Antea Group who has helped develop S&H programs for leading technology companies.

“If technology companies fail to be sensitive to these demands, especially in the

highly competitive market we live in today, they risk losing top employees to companies that make EHS a priority.”

Safety is everyone’s concern and not just risk management and safety. It takes all employees’

and its leaders to change the old culture from suck it up, to let me lead by example. BTW, county Safety personnel, you too, need to lead by example and just speak it! “Safety First Through Behavior and Culture Change.”

Traveling by car with a small dog: Ready, set ...

BY: SEARAY BELTRAN Department of the Corporation Counsel You’ve seen it, of course: an adorable, small to midsize dog either standing on the owner’s lap while the owner drives or with their front paws on the passenger-side door panel, nose blissfully out the open window and ears flapping in the wind. The dog loves it! They’re in heaven!

They are also really, really unsafe!!

If I’m describing you and your dog, believe me, I know you’re a terrific driver. Hey, I am too.

But remember all those crazy drivers you shake your head at? At some point, one of them is going to hit you and when they do, your dog will suffer. I’ve investigated accidents, were the drive was sideswiped at highway speed and spun into a concrete barrier so hard that, despite the drives seatbelt, the steering wheel bruised their chest. If a dog had been on their lap, the dog would either have been flattened between the drive and the steering wheel or the dog would have ricocheted around the car’s interior. In current car’s, the airbag would have killed the dog (they deploy at about 200 mph!). And keep in mind you don’t have to crash at highway speed for your airbag to deploy — a frontal collision at only 20 mph may do it.

Other hazards? If your dog sees an irresistible cat, or another dog, it can be out of even a half-open window in a moment. A sudden

carrier, strapped in with a seatbelt.

swerve or bump can launch it out the window. And that open window is unsafe for reasons you may not have considered: a dog with its head out the window will get pelted in the eyes and face with grit, the wind will dry out and harm its eyes, and the joyous ear-flapping damages the blood vessels in it ears. Keep your windows closed, or just cracked, and use the A/C instead (and remember to disable your car’s electric windows with the child safety lock, so your dog doesn’t open a window, or close one on her own neck, by standing on the control).

So now you’re convinced that some kind of restraint is needed.

What are your options? There are three options for small to midsize dogs: (1) a harness and strap that latches onto the car’s seatbelt structure, (2) a padded platform, strapped in with a seatbelt, with another strap that attaches to your dog’s harness, and (3) a

Please note that no matter what option you choose, your dog should ride in the back seat, not in the front driver seat or front passenger seat, for the same reason that parents don’t put their babies and kids in the front seat: in an accident, your car’s airbag will injure or kill your dog.

(Owners of the tiniest dogs do have the option to buy a car booster seat that straps to the console between the front seats.) You love your dog like your own child? So now, think of the dog as your child and protect them like you would your child.

“Yes, I’m a dog lover and have my dog strapped in on the back seat of my four door truck. Just like a child would be. ” FYI, “Under restraint” means kept on real property with the express consent of the property owner, in a manner which prevents the dog from exiting the property of its own volition. Examples shall include, but not be limited to, fully enclosed property, kennels, and tethers; or kept secured by a leash or lead of not more than ten feet in length held by or tied to a responsible person; or, if in the bed of a truck, secured to prevent the dog from climbing or falling out of the truck bed.

Chapter 6.04 - ANIMAL CONTROL (Maui County, Hawaii – Code of Ordinances)

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Summer is busy time for Kaunoa SUBMITTED BY: DANA ACOSTA Department of Housing & Human Concerns Molokai RSVP volunteer recognition Mayor Alan Arakawa and Maui County Council members congratulated Molokai RSVP volunteers for their annual contribution of over $120,000 in service to their community.

RSVP volunteers Jennifer Ashitomi and Frances Feeter congratulated Mayor Arakawa on his quickly acquired Zumba skills following the Cinco de Mayo luncheon at Paddler’s Inn.

Maui County. In addition to volunteers, participants and staff at Spreckelsville and West Maui Senior Center, staff at the Division of Motor Vehicles and Real Property Tax, as well as volunteers at the County Information Desk helped make the drive successful.

Exclusive opportunities coming this month @ West Maui Senior Center!

Professional photographer from Japan, Atsuko Sekiguchi, will share a photo retrospective of her annual visits to Lahaina Jodo Mission’s Obon Festivals and floating lantern ceremony. Friday, July 17, 10 a.m. – 12 Noon.

Pau Hana Friday Night: Summer Film Fest on Friday, July 24, will feature 2 selections from the 2014 Hawaii International Film Festival. Lihau’s Journey is a ‘coming of age’ hula drama, as Lihau traces the steps of her ancestors leading up to an important hula competition. The Fishing Club is about a group of close friends who hatch a plan to stop development of one of Hawai’i’s last pristine shorelines; featuring Robert Kekaula and Keali’i Reichel. Bring your beach chairs, mats and/ or blankets; gates open 6:30 p.m. for pre-show festivities and food booths.

Kaunoa’s classes, activities and volunteer opportunities are open to people 55 and better; pre-registration is required. For a full listing of events and opportunities, with complete details, call the Kaunoa offices at 270-7308 or 661-9432 to receive the monthly newsletter and listing of ongoing activities. Kaunoa Senior Services is a division of the County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns. page 20

Kaunoa’s Spring Food Drive resulted in the collection of the equivalent of over 500 meals for the Maui Food Bank to help feed the hungry in

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July is National Grilling Month Grilling Safety Tips BY: RONALD STEBEN Department of the Corporation Counsel

Getting Ready * Check the gas lines and valves on gas grills to make sure there are no cracks, holes or blockages.. * If you suspect a gas leak, don’t use the grill until the problem is fixed. If your grill has a gas leak, by and there is no flame, turn off the gas tank and grill. * Store liquid petroleum (LP) tanks in a secure, upright position. Don’t store extra full containers under the grill. * Follow the current tank expiration date recommendations. * Don’t operate gas or charcoal grills in enclosed areas such as garages, campers or tents. * Follow manufacturer’s directions for using gas grills. * When using charcoal, follow the directions on the charcoal bags. Be sure charcoal is completely extinguished before discarding. * Keep the grill on level ground at least 10 feet away from a building, shrubs or anything that could catch fire. * Don’t leave grills unattended. To prevent burns, keep children and pets away from grills.

Grilling * If needed, scrape the grill with a grill brush to remove charred particles. Preheat your grill and cook at medium heat to prevent flare-ups from fat dripping off meat.

* Use a food thermometer to check food doneness. Insert the thermometer in the thickest part of the food, away from bone, fat or gristle. Ground beef, pork, veal and lamb should reach an internal temperature of 160 F; whole poultry and poultry breasts, 165 F; ground poultry, 165 F. Beef, pork, veal, lamb steaks, roasts and chops should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145 F (with a three-minute rest time). * If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill and call the fire department. * After grilling meat and poultry, keep it hot until served (140 F or warmer). Keep cooked meats hot by placing them to the side of the grill rack, not directly over the coals. * To prevent cross-contamination, use a spatula or clean tongs for removing meat or poultry from the grill. Place on a clean plate. * Discard any food left out for more than two hours or one hour if the temperature is above 90 F. When in doubt, throw it out! * Clean the grill after each use. Charred food particles can be removed with a grill brush. * Also remember that, even if the sun is behind clouds, UV rays will penetrate through. Don’t be fooled!

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Lahaina Plantation Days set for Oct. 16-17 BY: LINN NISHIKAWA On October 16 & 17, 2015, West Maui will celebrate its plantation roots during the annual Lahaina Plantation Days.

Presented by the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, the event will be held at the Old Pioneer Mill Co. smokestack site next to 277 Lahainaluna Road with acres of free parking.

Event hours are 5 pm to 10:30 pm on both days.

Now in its 7th year, this annual event will feature entertainment

by Hawaii’s popular musicians and performers, food booths by Maui’s favorite restaurants, multicultural demonstrations and food samplings, a beer and wine garden, a MauiGrown Coffee tent, a plantation art gallery featuring works by well known local artists, keiki game zone, and farmers’ market.

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A Plantation Life tent will highlight cultural cuisines of this era – Hawaiian, Chinese, Japanese, Filipino, Portuguese, Korean, Okinowan and Puerto Rican; along with displays of cooking implements, cooking styles, foods, preserving methods, and vegetable gardens. An early 20th century kitchen complete with kerosene stove, pie safe, ice box, kitchen gadgets, and various food items of that period

will also be recreated to commemorate this year’s event.

Admission is just $5.

Children 5 and younger are free. For more information, contact the Lahaina Restoration Foundation office at (808) 6613262, email info@lahaina restoration.org or visit www.lahaina restoration. org.

Lahaina Plantation Days is supported in part by Kaanapali Land Management Corp., the County of Maui Office of Economic Development and Hawaii Tourism Authority.

The Lahaina Restoration Foundation is a 501(c) (3) Hawaii nonprofit organization dedicated to cooperating with all community-oriented interests in an effort to restore, maintain and preserve the physical and cultural legacies and history of the first capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii, Lahaina.

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Kupaianaha “Blessings of Life” BY: TIFFANY IIDA Department of Management 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.

Kihei Little League 9 & 10 All-Star Team. He had the game winning RBI in the bottom of the 7th inning to win the Maui District Championship game over Central Maui. He also pitched the last two scoreless innings in that game. Kihei Little League 9 & 10 All-Star Team went on to represent Maui in the State Championship. They came in 2nd in the state losing to Pearl City in the Championship game. Great Job for a Maui team! Congratulations to Raymond and his Kihei Little League 9 & 10 teammates. In the picture Raymond is in the first row on the far left side.

Congratulations to Aya Buttaro for participating in the Water Conservation Poster Contest and winning the 5th-6th grade category. Aya Buttaro is the daughter of Alex Buttaro, Planner IV, Department of Water Supply and attends Pu`u Kukui Elementary School. There were 495 entries from over 25 public, private and home schools countywide. The theme this year was “Make Every Drop Count.” The winners were honored at an award ceremony in the Mayor’s Conference Room on May 26, 2015. Congratulations once again to Aya and all the winners of the poster contest.

Congratulations to Maxwell Linder, son of Tony Linder, Plants Division Manager, DWS Water Treatment.

Maxwell He recently graduated from Lahainaluna High School with a 3.85 GPA over his four years of high School and will be attending Methodist College in North Carolina as part of the Pro Tennis Management program. He was awarded the Hyundai Tournament of Champions scholarship as well as the United States Tennis Association and the Realtors Association of Maui scholarships. During the summer, Max will be participating in a 2 week tennis camp at the University of Southern Carolina, followed by another in Sydney, Australia before heading off to college in Fayetteville North Carolina.

Congratulations once again to Max and proud dad, Tony.

Congratulations to Koral Gill who graduated from Occidental College on May 17, 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English and Ron Steben, Safety Specialist II, Risk Management, Corporation Counsel would like to Comparative Literary Studies with minors in recognize his son, Raymond Steben who made Spanish Studies and Education. Koral is the

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daughter of Margo and Damon Gill, Assistant Water Treatment Plant Operations/ Maintenance Supervisor, Department of Water Supply and graduated from Lahainaluna High School in 2011 as the class Valedictorian.

Koral will continue to reside and work in California as a private tutor and substitute teacher and looks forward to her future ahead of her. Both Margo and Damon are proud of Koral and the hard work she has placed into her High School and College education. of Nevada, Reno in the fall. Nanea has been accepted into Seabury Hall for her high school career where she will also paddle and play softball. Kai and Angela are very proud parents.

The Department of Finance, Administrative Office had a gathering on June 30, 2015 to celebrate their June babies (Jean Iniba, Accountant II, June Maeda, Pre-Audit Clerk, II, Danny Agsalog, Director and Sutji Gunter, Personnel Assistant II) . Yummy goodies, cake and a good time was on the agenda at the celebration. Happy Belated Birthday to all that celebrated their birthday June.

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Congratulations to Hi’ilei, Mapuana, and Nanea Andrade, daughters of Lahaina Fire Captain Kaimiola Andrade and Corporation Counsel Private Secretary Angela Andrade.

Hi’ilei graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Human Development and Family Sciences and a minor in Psychology with a 3.5 GPA. Mapuana graduated from Seabury Hall with a 3.7 GPA. Mapuana and her paddling crew won the MIL title in the Girls and Mixed divisions and placed second at the State Championships.

Mapuana also received the MIL Girls Paddler of the Year, a tradition set by her sister Hi’ilei.

Mapuana intends to attend the University

Kahili Golf Course’s Junior PGA Team placed second in the local Jr. PGA league games this summer.

Members of the team include Luke Kahuhu, son of Dept. of Corporation Counsel’s Lisa Kahuhu, and Riley Regan, son of Managing Director Keith Regan Congratulations to Dept. of Water Supply’s Field Operations ohana on their recent graduation: Nohea Keahi, son of Freddy (Pipe Fitter II) & Edna Keahi, graduated from Baldwin High School and will be attending Chabot College, in Hayward, CA and will be studying Fire Science.

Brylee Purdy, daughter of Byron (Pipe Fitter I, Maui) & Ui Purdy, graduated from King Kekaulike High School and will be attending University of Hawaii - Maui College and will be studying Physical Education.

Makana Arce, son of Thomas (Pipe Fitter II, Molokai) & Kali Arce, graduated from Kamehameha Schools on Oahu and will be attending BYU College and will be studying Music and Business.

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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County On a recent trip to Molokai, Mayor Arakawa paid an impromptu visit to firefighters at the new Kaunakakai Fire Station 4, Battalion 2; personnel assigned to Engine Company 4 and Tanker 4 respond from this station.

Firefighters gave the mayor a comprehensive tour of the state-of-the-art, immaculate station, then paused for a quick photo. L to R: FF III - Nathan Oshiro, Captain Henry Lindo, FF I Kahiwa McVay, FF I Richard Alcon, FF I Kahana Poepoe, FF I Kaleo Puaa.

Kudos to the Maui Fire Department for participating in the Relay for Life held at the War Memorial Complex on June 27-28, and raising monies for the American Cancer Society.

Pictured on the left are Recruit Vietnam Nguyen, Recruit Bryan Staubitser, Recruit Damien Boone, Crystal Sakai, Chief Jeff Murray, FSO Ed Taomoto, and FF3 Leomer Domingo, as well as Captain Rylan Yatsushiro, Chief Jeff “Elvis� Murray, Crystal Sakai, and Deputy Chief Robert Shimada.

In total, the event raised over $72,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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Also participating in the Relay for Life held on June 27-28 was the Maui Police Department.

Pictured from Ace of Hearts to Ten of Hearts are: Recruit Bronson Bartolome, Recruit Andrew Spring, Aileen Spenser, Recruit Jacob Ingram, and Recruit Teru Hayashi.

Members of the Molokai Invasive Species Committee, a subcommittee of the Maui Invasive Species Committee, took the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development staff on a hike through the Kamakou Preserve.

Hawaii Kai Corporation’s Cameron Hiro provided the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development staff with a tour of his salt farm in Kaunakakai.

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The High Street Journal Publisher/Editor Lynn Araki-Regan & Real Property Tax Division’s Property Technical Officer Marcy Martin get ready to perform on stage at Kumu Hula Iola Balubar’s 40th Anniversary Celebration at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on June 27.

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Managing Director Keith Regan talks story with the seniors at the 22nd Annual All-American Picnic at the Hale Mahaolu Elua Community Hall on July 8th.

Councilmembers Stacy Crivello, Bob Carroll Don Guzman, Don Couch, and Gladys Baisa, join State Senators Gil Keith-Agaran and Roz Baker, and Managing Director Keith Regan are pictured with the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Gintong Pamana Awardees

Finance Director Danny Agsalog, Public Works Deputy Director Rowena DagdagAndaya, and Managing Director Keith Regan with 2015 Gintong Pamana Awardee Romeo Guzman. Romeo is an employee of the Department of Public Works.

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Happy Retirement Jo-Ann Ridao!

Managing Director Keith Regan along with Deputy Managing Director David Ching and Chief of Staff Herman Andaya dropped by Jo-Ann’s office on her last day of work to wish her luck on her retirement and to thank her for all her years of service as Director of Human and Housing Concerns. Mahalo Jo-Ann!

Sharon Zalsos of the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, Managing Director Keith Regan, Momi Medeiros of Maui Family Support Services, and Friends of the Children’s Justice Center Executive Director Paul Tonnessen are ready to discuss the Celebration of Fathers on The Maui View TV show.

County officials with the vendors for the MAPPS (Maui’s Automated Planning & Permitting System) after the signing of the contract to finalize their partnership with the County of Maui.

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Wednesday, August 5, 2015 8:30am‐4:00pm at UH Maui College, Molokai Keynote Speaker, Sherry Menor‐McNamara presents on: "Advocacy with Aloha: Importance of Speaking Up" Workshop Topics:  Customer Service with Aloha  Creating Harmony in the Workplace  Building Your Business (From an Idea to Reality)  Getting Off to a Good Start (Starting a Business in Maui County)  Art As A Business  Basic Home & Business Finances  General Excise Tax De‐Mystified  E‐Mail Marketing with Constant Contact  Food Technologies (Measurements/Product Dev./Food Labeling)  Hawaii Business Entities (Business Law)  8 Best Practices for Marketing to Mobile Devices  Career and Technical Education  Social Media and Your Small Business

REGISTER ONLINE or call 553‐8100: www.molokaibusinessconference.com

Maui County Product Enrichment Program 2015

JULY Wailuku FIRST FRIDAY Friday, July 3 - 6 to 9 PM. Join the free family event on the historic Market Street of the town of Wailuku. Enjoy ono-delicious foods, multiple live music & entertainment stages, shopping and activities for the keiki (children). Featuring live performances by Ashley Lilinoe and Crazy Fingers, R&B Band – Rare Vibration featuring Adisa Omar, a free sneak peek of “The Addams Family: A new Musical Comedy”, art exhibit featuring 40 Maui artists, and so much more! For more information call (808) 878-1888 or visit https://mauifridays.com/wailuku.

JAZZ Maui 2015 Wednesday, July 1, Arts Education for Children Group presents jazz & band concerts and music workshops with guest performers at the McCoy Studio Theater, Maui Arts & Cultural Center. For more information call (808) 242SHOW(7469) or www.ticketsMauiArts.org

M4Molokai

Join the 9-mile standup paddleboard race on Sunday, July 19, at 2:00 pm in Molokai.

For more information on this and other scheduled events for Youth in Motion, call (808) 336-0946 or to register on line visit www.supmolokai.org

Exhibit: Celeste Boursier-Mougenot From now until July 15 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Free Admission. The French artist and composer creates intriguing installations that conceptually bring together common objects, sound and space. In collaboration with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, The MACC will present his Untitled (series 1-3), which uses inflatable pools of water with floating crockery, to create a continuous yet random sound collage at the Schaefer International Gallery. For more information call (808) 242-7469 or visit

www.mauiarts.org

Fire & Art at the Hui No‘eau The Hui offers year-round attractions with studio demos, exhibitions, art programs and most recently added glassblowing! Demos and classes are available. Be sure to visit the Hui with your keiki and friends. For more information call (808) 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com

Hawaiian Music Series July 30, 6 – 7:30 pm, Enjoy FREE Hawaiian Music Series concerts in front of the Baldwin Home Museum, Front Street, Lahaina (Corner of Dickenson & Front Street). For more information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org

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