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CONTENTS Message from the Mayor.................................................................................... 3 M.D. Minute ............................................................................................................ 4 Happenings at the County ............................................................................. 5 Maui County attends American Public Power Association National Conference............................................................................................ 7
PUBLISHER / EDITOR Lynn Araki-Regan EDITORIAL COORDINATORS Lois Whitney Tiffany Iida Herman Andaya, Jr. Rod Antone PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros Jaime Kane
Water Conservation Poster Contest draws 495 entries......................... 8 County DOT to co-sponsor Maui Public Transit Rider Education Forum ....................................................................................................................... 9 Managing Director initiates “County on Your Computer” ................... 10 “Awesome” and “amazing” Start Up Weekend Maui promotes teamwork, dynamic entrepreneurship ...................................................... 11 B & C Highlight...................................................................................................... 14
CONTRIBUTORS Dana Acosta Ben Aganos, Jr. Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa Stacia Ash SeaRay Beltran Teri Evans Juvylyn Garalde Beverly Hiranaga Jan Inouye-Ogata Hans Kublun Zeke Kalua James Kendrick Sue Kiang Michele Liberty Tamara Lovato Myles Padron Peter Pale Teena Rasmussen Keith Regan Crystal Sakai Jeanice Santiago Ronald Steben Marc Takamori Edward Taomoto Ralph Thomas Dee Dee Thyssen Dustin Timm Lori Wright Sharon Zalsos Kit Zulueta
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Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 15 Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center Announced for June .................................................................................................................... 17 Fire & Public Safety Commission gives Fire Chief Murray high marks on annual performance evaluation ................................................ 19 Update on Department of Water Supply’s Permitting......................... 20 Over 40 and still going! ..................................................................................... 21 Maka`ala registration triples .......................................................................... 21 Stimulating “brown fat” aids in weight, fat loss ....................................... 22 Beltran offers OSHA training ........................................................................ 23 Summer is busy time for Kaunoa ................................................................. 24 Tips on Protecting Skin from Sun ............................................................... 25 Emergency Preparedness Training held................................................... 25 County sponsors Hawaii Speed & Quickness Clinic for Molokai’s youth .........................................................................................................................26 Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)..................................................................... 27 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 31
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha Everyone,
Over the last five years or so we’ve had a number of weather related emergencies threaten our islands, including tropical storms, hurricanes, flash floods, rockslides and even freak lightning strikes. Through it all we’ve suffered some property damage but for the most part avoided truly bad situations like we saw in Hawaii County. There in Puna residents were without power for a week and had to stand in line for ice and water. But even though Maui County has avoided the brunt of these weather systems, it doesn’t make us immune. If anything we should be all the more vigilant. That is why it is important that you as county employees lead the way for the rest of the community, and sign up for Maka’ala - the new Maui County Emergency Alert System. Those who sign up will be geo-coded into the Civil Defense database and IF that time comes when your neighborhood has to evacuate because of an emergency, every resident that lives in that particular area that has registered with Maka’ala will receive an electronic message or phone call reminding them of the potential danger. It’s basically a customized message for people during emergency civil defense situations, but you can only take advantage of it if you sign up for it. So please, do so and tell your family, friends and neighbors about it. Because this system is only as useful as the information that it is given. For more information about how to sign up for Maka’ala contact Maui County Civil Defense at 270-7285 or email civildefense@mauicounty.gov. You can also look for another article in this issue of the High Street Journal that should walk you through the Maka’ala registration process. Also, remember that it’s hurricane season and you need to put together an emergency kit if you haven’t already done so. Be prepared and stay safe! Aloha!
Mayor Alan Arakawa
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M.D. Minute A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” ~ Harriet Tubman In honor of all our graduates, I thought it would be fun to remember what the world looks like from the eyes of a graduating senior. You know the look, the starry-eyed gaze through rose-colored glasses filled with excitement and energy, eager to make a difference in a world that needs our contributions and talent. Yet somewhere along the line, many of us seem to “grow up” and become adults who have lost that sense of wanderlust, that call to action, the yearning to have an impact on the world around us. Perhaps it occurs when we feel locked into a daily routine of weighty responsibilities that cause us to neglect our own hobbies and gym workouts to make time for our kids’ soccer games, scouting activities, homework, school projects, science fair… The list goes on and on. Or maybe it happens when we feel overwhelmed by the many stressors of life like rent and mortgage payments, insurance, braces, leaking toilets, car repairs and- gulp- taxes. Such are the struggles that many of us face, and sometimes which get the better of us. But I would like to encourage you to glance back in time to recall the exhilaration and enthusiasm you felt at your own graduation. It was truly a momentous occasion that meant you had met the requirements, and were ready to be sent out into the world. The sky was the limit, you could reach for the stars, the world was your oyster. I want to remind you that it’s never too late to recapture that passion in life, that longing to make a difference and fulfill your dreams. It may take some serious assessment and likely a re-prioritizing of your time and resources, but it is possible. I’ve often been inspired by people who had the courage to pursue their dreams, even in the face of tremendous hardship and setbacks. Harriet Tubman is one of those individuals who not only succeeded in changing her own life, but succeeded in changing the lives of countless others through her bravery and quick thinking. Born into slavery, Harriet managed to escape a brutal life as a slave before making 13 dangerous but successful missions to rescue other slaves through the Underground Railroad. If anyone knew a thing or two about following
a dream, no matter how impossible it seemed, it would be Harriet Tubman. Spanish author Gioconda Belli also reminds us of this call to action, and I hope you are as inspired by the words of both of these strong women as I am. Dare to change the world. There is nothing quixotic or romantic in wanting to change the world. It is possible. It is the age-old vocation of all humanity. I can’t think of a better life than one dedicated to passion, to dreams, to the stubbornness that defies chaos and disillusionment. W i hing you all the best, is bes Wishing
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KANAHA PARK CAMPGROUNDS TO CLOSE FOR REPAIRS, CLEANING The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation’s Central Maui District will be closing the 12 campground areas at Kanaha Beach Park in Central Maui for cleaning and repairs.
HANA COMMUNITY MEETING TO DISCUSS PAANI MAI PARK ACCESS ROAD
The County of Maui Department of Parks The closure will begin on Monday, June 8, and Recreation will be holding a community with an anticipated reopening on Wednesday, meeting on Monday, June 22, 2015 regarding June 24, 2015. access road options for Paani Mai Park. Work will include delineating tent locations; installing BBQ grills; trimming trees; repairing and painting picnic tables; general cleaning of the area; pressure washing concrete pads and walkway; cleaning parking areas in the campgrounds; posting signs; and setting portable toilets. The department apologizes for the inconvenience and appreciates the public’s understanding as improvements to the park’s facilities are made.
The meeting will be held from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m at Helene Hall. Parks staff and design consultant, Fukumoto Engineering, will be onhand at the meeting to receive community input. For more information, please contract the Parks Planning and Development Division at (808) 270-7931.
REVISIONS TO THE LANAI COMMUNITY PLAN AVAILABLE ONLINE Proposed revisions to the draft Lanai Community Plan update are now available on the council’s web site.
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The plan can be accessed online at MauiCounty.us/LanaiCommunityPlan. The document revises the Lanai Planning Commission Final Draft and incorporates the committee’s recommendations to date. “I strongly urge the Lanai community to review the proposed revisions and provide feedback when the committee returns to Lanai on the evening of June 23,” Planning Committee Chair Don Couch said. “Additional documents may be posted on the web site within the coming weeks.” Meeting agendas and information on the Lanai Community Plan update are available online at MauiCounty.us/LanaiCommunityPlan. Comments may be submitted to pc.committee@ mauicounty.us, referencing PC-11.
MAUI COUNTY’S 47TH ANNUAL OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICAN MALE & FEMALE AWARDS PRESENTED
The County of Maui Dept. of Housing and Human Concerns, Office on Aging presented its 47th Annual Outstanding Older American Awards to Katsuko Enoki and Donald Jensen at a luncheon on May 15th at Maui Beach’s Elleair Rainbow Ballroom. This year’s theme, “Get Into the Act,” offers a call to every citizen to be active in their community and to serve for the greater good. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the Older Americans Act of 1965, under which many programs were created to serve older adults in the United States.
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“The Maui County Office on Aging is proud to join many others across the nation in celebrating this landmark act,” said Maui County Executive on Aging, Deborah Stone-Walls.
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Maui County attends American Public Power Association National Conference In order to further explore the possibility of Maui County running their own power utility, a delegation from Maui County is in Minneapolis, Minnesota to attend the American Public Power Association (APPA) National Conference.
people here who have already taken the steps to become more energy independent presents a huge learning opportunity for us. I am confident that we will return with some great ideas and make some important connections.”
Last month, the The APPA is a Mayor’s Office collection of of Economic more than 2,000 Development communityposted the RFP owned electric over concerns utilities, serving about the more than 48 looming million people NextEra/ On Sunday, June 7th, Managing Director Keith Regan and Corporation Counsel or about 14 Hawaiian Patrick Wong met with key leaders of the American Public Power Association to percent of discuss the future of energy and the opportunities that exist. Key leaders included Electric the nation’s Bill Slaton of the Sacramento Municipal Utility District who shared his experiences Industries electricity merger and knowledge about the public power world. consumers. before the the county wants to go 100 The public public utilities percent renewable, and put out power utilities are operated by commission and how it will affect a Request for Proposals (RFP) to local governments to provide area residents and businesses. study the current utility system. communities with reliable, The study will look at alternative responsive, not-for-profit forms of ownership and the The Maui County delegation electric service and are directly alternative utility business consists of members of accountable to the people they models for Maui County’s electric Corporation Counsel and the serve through local elected or utility company. Department of Management, appointed officials. lead by Managing Director Keith For more information about the Regan. The APPA’s 2015 National study please contact the Mayor’s Conference is the association’s Office of Economic Development “It’s been exciting to talk to other at 270-710. To find out more largest event of the year and municipalities about how they an opportunity to connect about the American Public are managing their own utilities, Power Association go to www. with hundreds of public power what the challenges are and leaders and policymakers from publicpower.org. how their models could benefit across the nation. The APPA our community,” Regan said. invited Maui County to their “The fact that there are so many conference after hearing how page 7
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Water Conservation Poster Contest draws 495 entries The Department of Water Supply’s 6th Annual Water Conservation Poster Contest drew 495 entries from over 25 public, private and home schools countywide. Students portrayed the theme “Make Every Drop Count” and included a water conservation message in their artwork. The goal of the contest is to educate Maui County’s youth on the importance of water conservation and to encourage them to take an active role in ensuring the sustainability of our islands’ water supply. The contest entries were evaluated based on water conservation message, originality, and visual effectiveness. Winning entries and honorable mentions will be featured in the 2016 DWS Water Conservation Calendar, on the county website at www.mauiwater.org, and were also honored at an award ceremony in the Mayor’s office. The posters will be on display in the Department of Water Supply on the 5th floor of the Kalana O Maui Building in Wailuku. The volunteer judges were representatives of the art community, watershed partnership community, and the teaching community on Maui. The winners are as follows:
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Grade
1st 2nd 3rd Hon. Mention Hon. Mention Hon. Mention
Maddison Hughes Joseph Romanchak Ryan Van Meter Kilihea Pualoha Donovan-Wyatt Bicoy Christopher-Walker Welch Scott
Hughes Home School Carden Academy Carden Academy Carden Academy Kilohana Elementary
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Kilohana Elementary
K
GRADES 1 & 2
1st 2nd 3rd Hon. Mention Hon. Mention Hon. Mention
Mason Teraoka Jade Corpuz-Kalalau Malia-Rose Gates Leianna Santos Kiyana Nakagawa Michael Giblin
Waihe‘e Elementary Waihe‘e Elementary Carden Academy Pomaika‘i Elementary Waihe‘e Elementary Carden Academy
2 2 2 2 2 2
GRADES 3 & 4
1st 2nd 3rd Hon. Mention Hon. Mention Hon. Mention
Jespher Estudillo Luke Nagamine Roxanne Yaban Ikaika Morningstar-Mailuf Molly Vanden Bos Dennis Nezelek
Lihikai Elementary Lihikai Elementary Lihikai Elementary Lihikai Elementary Carden Academy Carden Academy
4 4 4 4 4 4
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GRADES 5 & 6
1st 2nd 3rd Hon. Mention Hon. Mention Hon. Mention
Aya Buttaro Lillian Palmore Izabelle Palmore Tori Nemoto-Oshita Jaz Kelber Radha Sing
Pu‘u Kukui Elementary Haleakala Waldorf Haleakala Waldorf Kamehameha School Hawaii Tech Academy Carden Academy
5 6 6 5 6 5
GRADES 7 & 8
1st 2nd 3rd Hon. Mention Hon. Mention Hon.Mention
Amanda Caires Zoe Bailey Tiffany Kawamura Sarah Fusato Makena Riemenschneider Kobe Lilio
Kalama Intermediate Carden Academy Iao Intermediate Carden Academy Kihei Public Charter School Carden Academy
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County DOT to co-sponsor Maui Public Transit Rider Education Forum The County Department of Transportation in cooperation with MEO and their Paratransit Advisory Council are sponsoring a “bus forum” from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 30 at the MEO Family Center Classrooms 1 and 2 at 99 Mahalani St, Kahului. Research shows that many bus riders don’t know what to expect when they are using Maui Bus services or MEO Human Services transportation. With many riders having so many questions, it was suggested that an educational presentation be made to help them understand the services, costs, rules, eligibility, booking rides for certain services and their rights and responsibilities in using these services. The presenters who will be participating are MEO, Roberts Hawaii, the State of Hawaii Disability & Communication Access Board, the County of Maui Office on Aging and the County of Maui Department of
Transportation. A question and answer opportunity will follow the presentations and AKAKU will also be taping the program so that it can be accessed
by those who are unable to attend. For more information or to attend the event please RSVP to Kai at 249-2990 no later than June 23 as seating is limited.
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Managing Director Regan initiates “County on Your Computer” Initiative aimed to improve public participation, understanding Managing Director Keith Regan recently announced a new Maui County initiative entitled “County on Your Computer.” The initiative’s goal is to improve public participation and understanding about Maui County’s operations through the use of technology. County on Your Computer seeks to broaden the County’s reach to the community via electronic media. In late March, the County launched the first arm of the County on Your Computer initiative with the new COM Connect smartphone application that allows citizens to identify and submit issues to the County. Since its inception, COM Connect has received 53 issues ranging from potholes to graffiti and abandoned vehicles.
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The latest part of the initiative is the “Maui County Facebook Hui” online meetings. During these meetings, Managing Director
discussion visited the “Managing Director Keith Regan” page on Facebook (complete link: www.facebook. com/pages/ ManagingDirector-KeithRegan/ 8458850 15508298). “This is a great opportunity for the public to ask questions and have a discussion about topics and issues that are important to them,” said Regan. “It’s our responsibility to deliver the right services, at the right time, and the right place— and improved citizen participation can help us to do this. “We are thrilled that many people joined us online so that we can better hear what the community’s needs are.” Regan will host live Facebook conversations with members of the public. The first Facebook live session was held on Monday, June 1st, from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Dubbed the “County Facebook Hui,” those interested in joining the online
Other possible social media conversations in the future will include Twitter Townhalls and Google Hang-Out sessions. For more information on the County on Your Computer initiatives, contact the Department of Management at 270-7855.
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“Awesome” and “amazing” Startup Weekend Maui promotes teamwork, dynamic entrepreneurship
Is it possible to create a startup in just 54 hours? Participants from this year’s Startup Weekend Maui held May 15-17, showed it can be done. Nearly 80 residents and visitors participated in this empowering event for entrepreneurs presented by Maui Economic Development Board held at the MEDB Malcolm Center and the Maui Research & Technology Center in Kihei. The event kicked off with 60-second open mic pitches. Then, teams were formed around the top-voted
startup ideas and worked through the weekend with the help of mentors and coaches to build
viable prototypes which they presented to a panel of judges on Sunday night. Participants brought tons of energy, enthusiasm and a whole lot of creativity. Among the startup ideas that were presented were: Review Plus – A website agnostic platform for customer reviews Board.Vote – A Web app for team voting for nonprofit leaders
Board.Vote, an idea pitched by StartUp Weekend Maui returnee David Fry, captured first place for a Web app business he calls Board.Vote. The Web application would allow various non-profit boards (Home Owners Associations for example) to vote on important issues remotely, saving time and effort in the voting process.
ticker! – A social game for the stock market I Waho – Sciencebased adventure
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learning program, led by licensed teachers Waikapu Pickles – Pickles for the People! Gydyd – compatibility online service that matches locals and visitors for an extraordinary island experience Hana O Hana – A local outdoor market for visitors in Hana
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each other in a realistic stock market. Waikapu Pickles, plans on producing locally grown and fermented cucumber pickles to satisfy the local pickle market. “This was an amazing experience,” Ross said of his Startup Weekend experience. “It was short. It was intense and it was absolutely great.”
Take My Profie – App “ticker!” led by Michael Ross, an entrepreneur and full-time bartender, McGuire and Smith said the idea of that connects people captured second place. ticker! also won the audience vote. opening a business who want photos featuring fresh, local with those who take Mehling and two passes to MEDB’s and affordable pickles photos business assistance workshops for came up in a conversation about a year. two weeks ago. Presentations were judged by criteria that included customer “We worked really hard and “After this weekend, it really feels validation, business model and we’re happy that our team got like we can do this,” McGuire execution. recognized in that way,” Fry said. said. “We really can make a go of “We knew we had a good business a business. We proved there’s a Board.Vote, an idea pitched by idea and the validation was an market out there and we just need StartUp Weekend Maui returnee to obtain the products David Fry, captured and get other things first place for a Web done. It feels like we got app business he calls a semester of business Board.Vote. The Web courses in just three application would days.” allow various nonprofit boards (Home Everyone agreed that all Owners Associations who participated walked for example) to vote away a winner. on important issues remotely, saving time Paula Satterthwaite, and effort in the voting a retiring South Maui process. teacher with property in Hana, expressed The first place team confidence that she Waikapu Pickles conceived by two close friends -Tammy received a prize package Evangelista McGuire and Elizabeth Smith -- captured third would move forward valued at more than place. with her idea of creating $3,400 that includes a centralized place for two passes to Maui local artists and commercial Economic Opportunity’s Core extra nice touch.” vendors to sell their wares in the 4 Business Planning workshop, remote East Maui community. The teams of “ticker!” led by a Maui Chamber of Commerce Michael Ross, an entrepreneur one-year membership, a one-day “Win or lose, I’m going to do this,” and full-time bartender, and rental of MEDB’s Malcolm Center said Satterthwaite. The (Startup) Waikapu Pickles conceived by in Kihei, two hours of branding Weekend has just been really two close friends -- Tammy advice from Sae Design, a twohelpful, absolutely amazing. We’re hour digital branding consultation Evangelista McGuire and all winners here. ” Elizabeth Smith -- captured by The Accidental Consultant, second and third place, design and printing of a rack Saedene Ota, the owner of Sae respectively. ticker! also won the card or business card by Linn Design and one of the weekend’s audience vote. Nishikawa & Associates and Maui judges, commended Sattethwaite Printing Company, two hours of for her business idea and ticker!, is an on line game that legal advice by McKeon Sheldon allows players to compete against suggested she reconsider creating
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a nonprofit and perhaps applying for a county grant. “Obviously you’re doing this from the heart,” Ota told Satterthwaite, adding that she and a few judges were willing to contribute to startup expenses.
your first employees from this,” Kosak said.
While anthropologist Zoe Weston’s business pitch did not make the weekend cut, she said she gained a lot of lessons in helping another aspiring entrepreneur test and shape his idea of a business. “No matter what, you’re going to learn about how to run your business by participating in this process,” Weston said.
Saedene Ota: “If this is your passion, pursue it.”
Prior to Sunday night’s announcement of the winners, Waikapu Pickles Tammy Evangelista McGuire said the weekend exceeded her expectations. “It was awesome and so exciting. I feel like I’m Ms. America.” “Please keep doing this,” Christopher Taylor told MEDB President and CEO Jeanne Skog during an informal feedback session. Like Weston, Taylor set his business pitch aside and helped another would-be entrepreneur test and explore a business idea. “You learn that so much happens organically,” Taylor said, adding that he learned in marketing research, businesses have to adapt based on customer wants and needs. Facilitator Bryan “Boots” Butteling closed off the weekend by telling participants: “This is not the end. This is just the beginning.” Participants expressed feelings of exhaustion and exhilaration after enduring the 54-hour experience with a few hours of sleep. “Remember the feeling you have right now and use that for tomorrow, and the next day, and the next day,” he said. Startup Weekend Judge Don Kosak, the Nalukai Foundation founder/managing partner, encouraged participants to keep in touch even after the event. “This is a fantastic pool. You can grab
Other judges offered other advice. Tarik Sultan of Sultan Ventures: “If you get stuck, don’t be afraid to reach out for assistance.”
“It may sound rough but you have to experience failure. … If you fall down, get back up,” said Garrett Marrero, Founder/CEO of Maui Brewing Co. “We extend a big mahalo to all the sponsors, judges, coaches, mentors, supporters and especially to this year’s participants who contributed to the success of this event,” said Jeanne Skog of MEDB. “It takes a village and without their support Startup Weekend Maui could not have been possible.”
Engaged Partners, LLC Tarik Sultan – Managing Partner, Sultan Ventures Coaches and mentors: Andrea Barrica – Entrepreneur in Residence, 500 Startups in San Francisco, Calif. Erik Blair – Owner, The Accidental Consultant Rebecca Filipovic – Attorney, McKeon Sheldon Mehling Kim Haueisen – Vice President of Marketing & Operations, Hawaii Fudge Company Peter Liu – Director of Operations, mbloom Keri Mehling – Attorney & Partner, McKeon Sheldon Mehling Sara Smith _ Founder and CEO, Wrappily
Startup Weekend Maui was hosted by the Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB).
Craig Swift – Director of Business Development, Maui Economic Opportunity
A special mahalo goes to:
Pamela Tumpap – President, Maui Chamber of Commerce
Event sponsors: County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development Blue Startups High Technology Development Corporation HI-Growth Initiative Pacific Media Group Startup Capital Ventures Sultan Ventures Judges: Jamie Dinkelacker – Director of Engineering, Google Niantic Labs Don Kosak – Founder / Managing Partner, Nalukai Foundation Garrett Marrero – Founder/CEO, Maui Brewing Co. Saedene Ota – Owner & Creative Director, Sae Design Keith Powers – Managing Partner,
Kevin Yoshida – Neighbor Island Region Manager, Central Pacific Bank Jeff Milone - Co-founder of Invulu – a web software, service, and application company Event facilitator: Bryan Butteling – Strategic Partnerships, Sultan Ventures Startup Weekend is a global grassroots movement of active and empowered entrepreneurs who are learning the basics of founding startups and launching successful ventures. It is the largest community of passionate entrepreneurs with over 1800 past events in 120 countries around the world in 2014. For more information on Startup Weekend Maui, visit www.maui. jumpstartweekend.org or call Gerry Smith at MEDB at (808) 270-6803. Connect with Facebook (Startup Weekend Maui).
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B & C Highlight Molokai Planning Commission BY: LOIS WHITNEY The Molokai Planning Commission focuses on the area encompassing the island of Molokai, except that portion of the area known as the Kalaupapa Settlement, and advises the Mayor, County Council, and Planning Director in matters concerning planning programs. The commission also reviews the general plan and revisions thereof prepared by the Planning Director or at the request of the County Council, and after public hearings transmits findings and recommendations to the County Council for consideration and action. The commission reviews other proposed land use ordinances and amendments prepared by the Planning Director or by the County Council, and after public hearings, transmits findings and recommendations to the County Council for consideration and action. The commission also acts as the authority in all matters relating to the Coastal Zone Management Law, and adopts rules pursuant to land use ordinances or law. Highlights: Recent agenda items include a request for a State Land Use Commission Special Use Permit to operate a short-term rental home in a State Agricultural District at Kaluakoi; a request for an after-the-fact Shoreline
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Management Area Minor Permit for an addition to a residential dwelling at Kaunakakai; and a discussion of a proposal to amend the County Code with regard to land conservation, the preservation of agricultural land resources and the maintenance of district character by creating Agricultural Conservation Lots over 1 acre in size. Other highlights include the recommended approval of various land use changes from the State Dept. of Education in order construct a new science building at the Molokai High School in November 2014. The Commission also approved the Special Management Area Minor Permit request from The Nature Conservancy on April 22, 2015 (Earth Day) to put up fencing at its Moomomi Preserve to better protect the nesting grounds of the shearwater petrel from deer, cats, and dogs. The Molokai Planning Commission is scheduled to deal with the Molokai Community Plan Update later this year after the Molokai Community Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC) has completed its work on the update.
Members: • Michael Jennings, Chair 3/31/2017 • Douglas Rogers, Vice Chair - 3/31/2017 •
Ron Davis - 03/31/2016
• Zhantell Dudoit 03/31/2016 • Billy Buchanan 3/31/2018 • Sherry Tancayo 3/31/2018 • Diane Swenson 3/31/2019 • Lawrence Lasua 3/31/2019 • Marshall Racine 3/31/2019 Additional Info: The Molokai Planning Commission’s office is located in the Mitchell Pauole Center on Molokai and is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday except holidays. Ph. (808) 553-3221. On Maui, the Molokai Planning Commission is supported by the Department of Planning, ph. 2707735.
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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.”
Fire Chief Jeff Murray of the Maui Fire Department, proudly announce the promotions of two Firefighter III’s to the rank of Captain, three Firefighter II’s to Firefighter III, and two Firefighter I’s to Firefighter III. Promotions for Fire Captains Kaulana Kino, Sean Simon, and Firefighter III, Wayne Tashiro, took effect May 16, 2015. Promotions for Firefighter III’s Maroe Smith, Parrish Purdy, Greg Shinyama, and Garren Oura was effective May 1, 2015. Kaulana Kino, a 13 year veteran, joined the department in July 2002 with the 21st recruit class. After recruit training, Kino was assigned to Hoolehua fire station in Molokai. In 2003, as a National Guardsman, he was activated and served a tour in the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Upon his return, he was assigned to Engine 10 in Kahului. In 2006, he transferred to Lahaina station where he served for three years. In May 2009, Kino was promoted to Firefighter II, hazardous materials technician in Kahului. In July 2011, he was promoted to Firefighter III, and saw assignments in the Training Bureau, Hana, and most recently in Lahaina, where he operated
the engine and ladder truck. Kino is an instructor for the incident command system and for its incident commanders, the community emergency response team, emergency medical responder, and hazardous materials awareness. Since 2011, he has also trained Maui Police Department recruits in hazardous material operations. He is also a critical incident management team peer counselor and has served on the department’s fire apparatus driver/operator program, radio communication team, honor guard, master strategic plan committee, research and development committee, fire suppression committee, and in various positions on the Maui incident management team. In 2010, he was among the first people in Hawaii to be certified as a master exercise practitioner by FEMA, and is also certified as a basic instructor by both of FEMA’s emergency responder schools. Kino’s newest promotion to Captain, began on A watch at the Hoolehua Fire Station in Molokai. He is a 1999 graduate of Baldwin High School and lives in Waiehu with his wife Ashley and their two sons, Hamilton, 8, Boston, 3 and daughter Celine, 6 months. Sean Simon, a 16 year veteran, joined the department in May 1999. After recruit
train-ing, Simon was assigned to Hoolehua fire station in Molokai. He transferred to the Kaunakakai station in 2006. In September 2009, Simon was promoted Firefighter I to Firefighter III, fire apparatus operator, on the water tanker in Kaunakakai. Since 2012, and until his latest promotion to Captain, he’s served at the Pukoo fire station on the east end of Molokai. He is a retired member of the Armed Services, having served in the U.S. Army and the Hawaii Air National Guard. Simon began his new assignment on A watch, at the Kaunakakai fire station in Molokai. He was born in Wailuku, Maui, but is a 1990 graduate of Glenbrook South High School in Illinois. He lives in Kaunakakai with his wife Kim and their daughters Alexandria, 16, and Barbara, 11. Their eldest daughter Chelsea is a junior at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona. Wayne Tashiro, a 13 year veteran, joined the department in July 2002 with the 21st recruit class. After recruit class, he spent three years at the Hana fire station. He transferred to the Makawao fire station in 2005. Then in September 2009, Tashiro was promoted to Firefighter II, hazardous materials technician. He worked on Hazmat 10 in Kahului, until his recent promotion to Firefighter III, Fire
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Apparatus Operator. Tashiro began his new assignment on B watch, at Pukoo fire station in Molokai. He is a 1981 graduate of Maui High School and lives in Kahului with his wife LeeAnn, daughter Tamlyn, 10 and son Acen, 7. Maroe Smith, a 14 year veteran, joined the department in March 2001. After recruit class he was assigned to Kaunakakai fire station in Molokai. He transferred back to Maui in 2002, and has served at Napili, Wailuku, Makawao, and a 6 year service at Paia fire station. In January 2011, Smith was promoted to Firefighter II, hazmat technician at Kahului fire station. In 2013, he transferred to Rescue 10 as rescue specialist, also at Kahului station. Smith’s latest promo-tion to Firefighter III, will be as Fire Inspector at the Fire Prevent-ion Bureau in Waikapu. He is a 2002 graduate of Seabury Hall, and lives in Kula with his wife Stephani and their children Louie, Sydney, and Juliette, aged 12, 10, and 8.
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Parrish Purdy, a 13 year veteran, joined the department with the 21st recruit class in July 2002. After recruit training he was assigned to the Kaunakakai station in Molokai. Returning to Maui in 2003, Purdy served the last
12 years at the Makawao fire station. He’s part of the video team tasked with documenting training exercises for department training and research. His recent promotion from Firefighter I to Firefighter III takes him to the Fire Prevention Bureau where he will serve as Fire Inspector. Purdy is a 1991 Maui High School graduate. He lives in Pukalani with his wife Maria and their sons Jordan, 6 and Parrish Jr., 3. Greg Shinyama, a 10 year veteran, joined the department in April 2005. After recruit class he was assigned to the Hana fire station. In 2007 he transferred to the Wailea station and in 2010, to Kahului fire station. Shinyama was promoted in 2014 to Firefighter II, hazmat technician in Kahului, where he served until his latest promotion to Firefighter III. He is an instructor for wildland firefighting tactics and rapid intervention rescues. He is part of the research and development committee evaluating new personal protective equipment, and serves as safety officer on the department’s incident management team. Shinyama began his new assignment as Fire Inspector in the Fire Prevention Bureau. He graduated from Maui High School in 1999, and lives in Makawao with his wife Sadie and their four children, Kaehakoni, Kamaehu, Keahi, and Lilinoe. Garren Oura, a 13 year veteran, joined the depart-ment in January 2002. After recruit school Oura served briefly at the Kaunakakai fire station in Molokai, before transferring to Ladder 3, at Lahaina station. In
2003 he moved to the Wailuku station, before returning back to Lahaina in 2014. Oura is a peer counselor on the critical incident stress management team. Oura’s promotion from Firefighter I to Firefighter III, Fire Apparatus Operator, began on B watch, at Hoolehua fire station in Molokai. He is a 1993 Maui High School graduate and lives in Waikapu with his wife Allison and their son Mace, 3 and daughter Miyani, 2. Congratulations to the following people who recently joined the County of Maui’s Real Property Assessment:
Tina Reponte, Clerk III
Meaghen Figeroa, Clerk III (daughter of Andrew Figeroa who works for DMVL, PMVI Section) Erica Kokalis-Fernandez, Real Property Appraiser I. Erica transferred from payroll division. LeeAnn Leynes, Real Property Appraiser I, LeeAnn transferred from DMVL - Call Centrer
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Workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center announced for June
The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development announced its free workshops for the month of June. 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 873-8247. The following workshops are available: Business in the Think Tank with MBB Members (Free) Tuesday, June 9, 2015 - 12:00 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. To attend, please RSVP at www.Meetup.com/ MauiBusinessBrainstormers. Non-members need first to join the FREE membership of MBB. 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 case-study “Think Tank,” fill out and submit the online form describing 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. • 5-min Think Tank: 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! Get the Facts about Reverse Mortgages Instructor: Mel Ito Wednesday, June 10, 2015 – 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. A reverse mortgage may be a good stress reliever for some
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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 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. Mel Ito is a State of Hawaii Licensed Mortgage Loan Originator (HI457461) and has done reverse mortgages since 2008. He has been in the banking/mortgage lending profession since 1983 and feel that now is a good time to educate the community about the benefits of reverse mortgages. How to Protect Yourself against Identity Theft Instructor: Sally Iwamoto Friday, June 12, 2015 – 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
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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. For 13
years, Sally Iwamoto has been helping the people of Hawaii protect their income and assets through Life Insurance, Aflac, Disability Income Insurance and Annuities. She enjoys meeting with people and helping them reach their goals, including giving them “peace of mind.” Starting a Business in Maui County Instructor: Karen S. Arakawa Monday, June 15 – 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. In this workshop, Karen Arakawa, Economic Development Specialist with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, will cover general information and requirements for starting a business in Maui County. Handouts, Website and other useful information will be provided in this informative workshop. In addition, the requirements for a Maui County Vendor Business License will be covered in this workshop. Facebook Advertising 101 Instructor: Nicole “nico” Fisher Wednesday, June 17, 2015 – 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30 p.m.) Learning how to effectively use Facebook ads and ad campaigns will make your online marketing explode to greater reaches you could ever imagine! In this workshop, you will be provided with a Facebook Overview, together with information on ad products, targeting, and structure. Discussions will include Facebook ads vs. other social media, the new style of advertising, headlines, image and copy. This fascinating workshop is being presented by Nicole “Nico” Fisher. She is an energetic entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience as a Marketing Strategist, Social Media Consultant and Trainer. She is passionate about taking businesses from good to great
through various marketing avenues. Using Online Surveys to Grow Your Business Instructor: Mckenna Hallett Friday, June 26, 2015 – 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. At the heart of small business marketing are the campaigns that drive action. One important campaign type that is often overlooked is Surveys, Polls or Reviews. This 90-minute workshop will reveal very simple and effective best practices and considerations for the small business or nonprofit seeking to gain more traction with their audience. You will learn how to build a survey that allows you to gather valuable insights. More importantly, you will learn what to do with your new insights to bring increased sales or donations. Attendees of this presentation will also learn: The importance of listening and how to set your survey’s objective; developing good questions and understand how long is long enough; best practices as to when to survey, who to survey and how often; and what to do with the results once you have the data collected. Mckenna Hallett is owner of MyGoldenWords.com and she is a sales and marketing professional who also partners as a Certified Authorized Local Expert with Constant Contact. She has over two decades of experience with her own small business and a few decades more in sales and marketing for large and small businesses before that.
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Fire & Public Safety Commission gives Fire Chief Murray high marks on annual performance evaluation BY: EDWARD TAOMOTO
The Maui County Fire and Public Safety Commission recently completed its annual evaluation of Fire Chief Jeffrey Murray for calendar year 2014. The evaluation is mandated by the Maui County Charter. The evaluation took into consideration Chief Murray’s demonstration of leadership; communication; the annual review and update of the MFD strategic plan; department participation in community activities; maintaining leadership, while promoting a professional presence in the community; managing the department’s budget; implementation of new and progressive training programs; cooperation with other departments and agencies; and lastly, the additional challenge of supervising the transfer of the Ocean Safety Division from the Department of Parks & Recreation, to the Department of Fire & Public Safety. This change was directed by the last amendment of the County Charter. Chief Murray has once again performed exceptionally well in relation to the Commission’s expectations. “The Commission finds Chief Murray to be a very capable manager with the ability to lead effectively. He is progressive in his approach to the management of the Department and will continue to be a Fire Chief that Maui County can be proud of,” said Fire and Public Safety Commission Chair, William “Butch” Soares.
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Update on Deptartment of Water Supply’s Permitting BY: DUSTIN TIMM Department of Water Supply
The Department of Water Supply’s Engineering Division, Building Permit Section has improved its building permit review metrics for the past 6 months in a row. So how’d they do it? Before going forward sometimes you have to take a big step back and look at what you’re doing is how. Sometimes a fresh look at things can go a long way. Collaboration with the main permitting center of the County, Development Services Administration, is key to making sure deadlines are met from a civil service and public standpoint. In the case of permit review times, the section was being bogged down with unresolved permits and offsite improvements that experienced unforeseen conditions or financial delays. Most of the improvements implemented involved change. Change can sometimes be difficult for some, and easy for others, but in the end has to be a team effort. This section’s team efforts to fix the problems overrode the fears of change and all employees were on board to work together and make a difference.
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Most of the efficiencies were achieved by focusing a few dedicated weeks to addressing old unresolved issues/permits, continuously simplifying and documenting cumbersome policies and procedures to make sure everyone applied them similarly and was on the same page, reorganizing work spaces and updating our tools (computers, printers and other hardware) were all key factors to improving the perfor-mance
metrics and made the difference in improving performance metrics and obtaining successful change. The DWS Building Permit Metrics graph below shows all permits not exceeding 30 day review (blue) versus permits that exceeded 30 day review (grey) for a one year period between 3/1/14 and 3/31/15. You can see during May 2014 we focused on backlog and process, but after addressing the backlog we adequately met our review marks every month beginning August 2014 to current. Although the battle is won, the war is not over. Making efficiencies in one area will bring weaknesses in other areas so the work is far from over. From a big picture standpoint, the County of Maui understands this problem and is on the right track to making bigger improvements. The County of Maui is in the process of making monumental changes to the entire permitting process that will help all departments collaborate more efficiently to service our customers better a.k.a. “The MAPPS Project”. At least for now, we hope that our customers (you, the public!) are recognizing better customer service and shorter wait times for responses and permits from our section as a result of these improved performance metrics. Keep an eye out for new bigger and better improvements to come. From everyone in the DWS building permitting section, MAHALO!
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Over 40 & still going! BY: RALPH THOMAS Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist Maui County employees touch the lives of visitors and the general public every day and we do it in such a seamless way that they barely even notice. As they explore our beaches, grill at one of our many parks, turn on water from the faucet or drive on our roads…there are County of Maui (CoM) teams out there that take pride in doing a job well done. Sometimes it seems the only time we even give a second thought to the roads is when they needs repair. Well our awesome Public Works is the County’s go to team that masterfully coordinates the design, and ultimately the repair of our roads. The next time you pass by a road construction crew you may very well be passing one of the individual’s that has been employed by the CoM for the longest period of time. Ernesto Arconado has been working for the County of Maui for over 40 years. He was born in the Philippines and came to Maui when he was 11 years old. Ernesto fell in love with the island right away and found a way to give back when he obtained his first job. You guessed it, the job was working part time for the County of Maui in Parks & Recreation when he was in high school, and when he graduated and turned 18 management moved him up to full time. However, Ernesto has held several jobs with the CoM and worked for
three different departments; Parks & Recreation, Environmental Management and Public Works. Ernesto recalled one of his most memorable moments working with the CoM while working in a landfill he pushed some rubbish a little too far and his tractor was stuck in some sludge. He said it gave him quite a scare because the sludge is like quicksand, but thank goodness for teamwork because his co-workers were alert and came to his rescue. In parting, Ernesto is currently working for Public Works as a heavy equipment operator and he lists his hobbies as listening to music, playing the bass guitar and enjoying family and friends. He said since starting with the CoM the most impacting changes that he has witnessed over his tenure has been the fact that management has fought to expand the employment force so we can concentrate on our specific duties without feeling overwhelmed by doing too many jobs. Furthermore, Ernesto said that the advice he would share with a new employee just beginning their career with the CoM is that whatever assignment the bosses give you, just do it without complaining and you will establish a good reputation.
Maka‘ala registration triples Maui County Civil Defense would like to thank all residents who have signed up for Maka’ala - the county’s new Emergency Alert System - as well as continue to encourage those who have not signed up yet to do so. When residents were urged to sign up last month, Maka’ala registration was fewer than 500 people. By Wednesday, June 2, more than 1,500 had registered. Registration efforts continued with the Maui County Disaster Preparedness Expo at the Queen Kaahumanu Center held on June 6. “We were warned that because of El Nino this would be a very active hurricane season,” said Maui County Emergency Management Officer Anna Foust. “This should only encourage people to sign up for our new system so we can keep everyone informed.”
Makaala allows Maui Civil Defense officials to create customized messages for residents who register for it. The emergency alerts can be sent directly to mobile devices or personal computers. If a subscriber does not have an electronic device Maui Civil Defense will call your home phone, but only during warning level events such as a flashflood warnings or hurricane warnings. To sign up for the Makaala Emergency Alert System online, visit the Maui County website at www.mauicounty.gov, click on the Emergency Preparedness tab on the left then click on Makaala Maui County Emergency Alert System. Residents who do not have a computer or other electronic device may call the Maui County Civil Defense Office at 270-7285 and ask to be signed up over the phone. page 21
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Stimulating “brown fat” aids in weight, fat loss BY: SEARAY BELTRAN Department of the Corporation Counsel If you follow the below 30-second routine on a daily basis, you can trigger increased fat-burning in your body. It’s important to consult with your physician first though. According to “Do This, Burn Fat” by Jeff Anderson, it has something to do with stimulating what’s called “Brown Fat” inside your body. Stimulating “brown fat” in your body is known scientifically to increase your metabolic rate and aid fat loss, but there’s been debate on what’s the best way to stimulate “brown fat”. You will find this article is REALLY interesting! Did you know you actually have more than one type of fat in your body? Sounds strange doesn’t it? Fat is fat, right? If you look at yourself in the mirror and see something that jiggles... it’s fat, right? Well, the truth is that scientists have actually discovered your body has more than one type of fat, and the really cool thing is that the amount of each “type” of fat actually changes as you age. For the purposes of this article, we’re only going to discuss 2 different types of body fat: “White Fat” and “Brown Fat” The White Fat tissue is what you usually think of as “fat” - the kind of fat that sits on your hips, butt, belly, and thighs. It’s the fat most people are trying to get rid of through diet and exercise. page 22
Brown Fat Tissue, on the other hand, contains a much higher concentration of something
called mitochondria, which are like “mini power stations” in your body and one of their roles is to burn fat to be used for energy… When this happens, heat is generated from the cells and this is actually the primary reason brown fat is on your body in the first place. From the time you were a baby, Brown Fat has acted as a natural heating system for your body. This is why babies have a higher ratio of active brown fat cells. When they get cold, Brown Fat is “activated” to begin burning fatty tissue throughout the body. Generating heat and warming them up from the inside It was thought that brown fat only occurred in newborn babies and was lost as we get older, but recent research has shown that this is NOT the case, but that in adults our Brown “baby” fat is simply lying dormant, waiting to be used.
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Increase your immunity
• Supercharge your endocrine system to naturally balance your hormones… Ever wonder why most countries that have steam bath, saunas’ and hot springs have healthier and slimmer people? It’s all about eating right, staying healthy and detoxing your body from all the daily toxins around us. Here’s how it works, First, start with a warm, but NOT hot, shower to begin your day, and then at the end of your shower, slowly begin to make the water cooler and cooler. When the water is very cool, but not yet cold, simply turn off the hot water completely and allow the cold water to rain gently on your shoulders, chest and back (which is where most of your body’s brown fat stores are) invigorating your body
It only takes about 30 seconds to benefit from this activity, but you’ll soon find it so refreshing What if you could trigger your that you’ll want to stay in the body’s natural stores of brown fat cold water for up to several to once again begin generating minutes. “internal heat” Step out of the shower to towel This would allow you to begin off and you’ll instantly feel the melting away that extra layer of difference in your body! fat sitting on your stomach, butt, or thighs you’ve been trying so Now, Jeff Anderson is not going hard to lose for so long. to promise you that this is a ‘miracle weight loss cure,’ but it The great thing is you can will absolutely help you burn activate this brown fat easily, and more fat, while also revitalizing naturally, with no extra effort your entire body - both inside and out Not only that, but recent research has also shown this trick That’s it! to: Before you decide this is much • Decrease blood pressure too extreme and crazy for you and you could NEVER take a cold • Detox your body shower, let me tell you WHY this
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works so incredibly well… Brown Fat’s role is to act as a “rapid reaction force” that signals your body’s fat cells to generate heat when it feels cold, right? By standing under cold water, your Brown Fat cells are instantly called into action to tell the body you need to get warm and to start generating heat This is why when you jump into a cool lake or pool you initially feel like you’re freezing, but in a minute or so you don’t even notice the cold at all. It’s not that the lake or pool got warmer - Your body is simply responding by triggering the
mitochondria of your fat cells to generate internal heat while your heart pumps that heat to your skin to warm you up. As this happens your capillaries are expanded, and toxins are flushed out of your system allowing fresh, oxygenated blood to be circulated throughout your body, revitalizing your organs and invigorating the glands of your endocrine system. Add this to above and you’ll be feeling better and lighter… Drink 16 to 20 oz. of lemon or lime juice which helps stimulate and regulate the digestive track (which is why it’s so helpful with
constipation, heartburn and gas), stimulates bile production, and thins out bile, which allows it to flow more freely. Bile is produced by the liver and ends up in the small intestine to break down lipids (fats) that we’ve consumed. You can also add mint leave for flavor. “Keep It Simple, But healthy” A hui hou.
Any opinions expressed in this article are author SeaRay Beltran’s opinion and do not constitute those of his department or the County of Maui. These articles are informational only, and are not intended as medical advice.
Beltran offers OSHA training BY: SEARAY BELTRAN Department of the Corporation Counsel SeaRay Beltran of Risk Management offered a OSHA 10-Hour Construction Industry Hazard Recognition on May 4-5. Rick Foster, Federal OSHA Compliance Officer assisted Beltran in the OSHA 10-Hour training conducted on May 4th. Foster provided the first two hours with an “Introduction To OSHA” and answered questions from the attendees. The County of Maui is grateful to Foster and the federal OSHA staff of Honolulu who are always willing to assist the County of Maui when it comes to educating our employees in hazard recognition and other safety related topics. The County has a lot of capital improvement projects as well as other projects countywide. It is imperative that the County educates its division chiefs, engineers, and supervisors on hazard recognition to help
eliminate possible liability claims brought against the county.
training are advised to check with their safety personnel first.
One of Risk Management’s goals is to provide as much hazard recognition to all departments to ensure a healthier and safer work environment. For those departments and divisions with their own safety personnel, employees with safety related isses or who request safety
Additional OSHA and general industry trainings will e held in the future. For more information, contact SeaRay.Beltran@mauicounty.gov or call at 270-1757. page 23
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Summer is busy time for Kaunoa SUBMITTED BY: DANA ACOSTA & LORI WRIGHT Department of Housing & Human Concerns BLOSSOMS FOR THE BRAVE The 4th Annual Blossoms for the Brave, Maui community’s lei-making event held on the front lawn of the County building, successfully generated over the 2,700 lei needed for every grave at the Maui Veterans Cemetery in Makawao for Memorial Day ceremonies.
dance master instructor Cheryl (Nakasone) Penhart; Maui Ryukyu Culture Group; Maui Okinawa Kenjin Kai; country store; and andagi! SUMMER FUN FOR GRANDPARENTS & GRANDCHILDREN Make it a summer to remember with Kaunoa’s fun activities for grandparents & grandchildren!
Mahalo nui loa to all the individuals and organizations who contributed pre-sewn lei, The lei making began with a full house under the June 15: Paddington (movie loose flowers and ti-leaves, as tent. Lei were made with any-thing we could get & lunch) hands on ~ from baby guava, song of india well as everyone who stopped our July 7: Atlantis Submarine (green and yellow leaves), sea grapes, bougaiby to make lei with us under nvillea, and plumeria. the tent; all contributions were July 9 & 16: Suncatcher & very much appreciated. Plastercraft fun Our sincere gratitude July 10: Fun Fest: also goes out to the Storytelling; country many event partners kitchen; farmer’s who helped in every market; petting zoo; facet of the event: Mayor games & prizes; music & Alan Arakawa & staff; dance; yummy treats; fun Managing Director Keith activities! Regan’s office; members of the Korean War Veterans July 13: Big Hero 6 (movie Association, Maui No Ka Oi & lunch) Chapter 282; AARP Hawaii; Island Grocery Depot; Kaunoa’s classes, Maliko Ti; KAOI Radio; The activities and volunteer Maui News; Fred Ruge; opportunities are open to countless community people 55 and better; presponsors and media registration is required. partners; Departments of Members of Maui’s Korean War Veterans joyfully post the For a full listing of events Management and Public final lei count on the lei meter. and opportunities, with Work staff; Maui Fire complete details, call Department personnel; the Kaunoa offices at Kihei Police Station; 270-7308 or 661-9432 to receive the monthly Kihei Youth Center, Hale newsletter and listing of ongoing activities. Kaunoa Makua; Hale Mahaolu; Senior Services is a division of the County of Maui the tireless & talented musicians; and all our priceless Volunteers! MENSORE! WELCOME!
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Experience Okinawan culture through dance, music, displays and food on Friday, June 19, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Kaunoa’s Spreckelsville campus. The celebration will feature Okinawan
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Tips on Protecting Skin from Sun BY: RONALD STEBEN Department of the Corporation Counsel As the summer months are approaching, I have some tips on protecting yourself from the sun and its effects. Protecting your skin from the sun’s damaging rays is vital for a number of important health reasons. Here are the top ten steps you can take to protect your health: • When possible, avoid outdoor activities during the hours between 10 AM and 4 PM, when the sun’s rays are the strongest. • Always wear a broad-spectrum (protection against both UVA and UVB) sunscreen with a Sun Protection Factor (SPF) of 15 or higher. • Be sure to reapply sunscreen frequently, especially after swimming, perspiring heavily or drying off with a towel. • Wear a hat with a 4-inch brim all around because it protects areas often exposed to the sun, such as the neck, ears, eyes, forehead, nose, and scalp. • Wear clothing to protect as much skin as possible. Long-sleeved shirts, long pants, or long skirts are the most protective. Dark colors provide more protection than light colors by preventing more UV rays from reaching your skin. A tightly woven fabric provides
greater protection than loosely woven fabric. • To protect your eyes from sun damage, wear sunglasses that block 99 to 100-percent of UVA and UVB radiation. • Consider wearing cosmetics and lip protectors with an SPF of at least 15 to protect your skin year-round. • Swimmers should remember to regularly reapply sunscreen. UV rays reflect off water and sand, increasing the intensity of UV radiation. • Some medications, such as antibiotics, can increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information about the medications you are taking. • Children need extra protection from the sun. One or two blistering sunburns before the age of 18 dramatically increases the risk of skin cancer. Encourage children to play in the shade, wear protective clothing and apply sunscreen regularly. Also remember that, even if the sun is behind clouds, UV rays will penetrate through. Don’t be fooled!
Emergency preparedness exercise held BY: JAMES KENDRICK Department of the Corporation Counsel The Maui Police Department conducted an Emergency Preparedness Exercise on May 5, simulating an Active Shooter event. Floors 7, 8 and 9 participated which involved employees of the Office of the County Clerk, Council Services, Council members and their staff, Office of the Mayor and Office of the Managing Director. Several scenarios simulating Council Meetings in the Council Chambers were run. This constitutes the end of the 1st phase of the County’s Active Shooter program for our Wailuku campus and signals the start of our next phase. We identified many areas where we need to be better prepared and do more, and we will begin implementing some of those changes and educating our employees in this module as part of the Emergency Action Plan.
MPD is one of the first agencies to become nationally certified to conduct this exercise and Maui County is one of the first municipalities to adopt this program. Once again, COM is a leader in cutting edge safety education for our employees. Where we can, we will be bringing this exercise to some base yards and other buildings where COM has offices. We also plan to conduct this exercise on an annual basis. Each year will promise newer, larger and more creative scenarios. Mahalo to everyone who worked so hard and most of all, to all of you who participated!
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County sponsors Hawaii Speed & Quickness Clinic for Molokai youth BY: PETER PALE Department of Parks & Recreation It was a hot day in Kaunakakai! Quick feet, explosive muscles, team building & words of wisdom from the HSQ Crew. Lots of ice cold water and Gatorade were guzzled down to stay cool and hydrated.
knowledge as we were fortunate to experience instruction by coaches of this caliber. Rich Miano, former NFL player, and Chad Ikei, current NFL trainer, were amongst the staff members.
Held on April 11, 2015, the Hawaii Speed & Quickness Clinic, cosponsored by the County of Maui and Na Pu`uwai Native Hawaiian Health Care, provided Moloka‘i’s youth with a day filled with quickness and explosive drills.
Due to challenges of being a rural community, Moloka`i rarely gets these types of opportunities. Thanks to those who made the event possible, 83 youth participants eagerly learned skills and techniques, as well as life lessons, including the importance of staying on the right path.
Hawaii Speed and Quickness (HSQ) program has been serving Hawaii’s youth and families since 2000. The clinics were first established in order to instruct the youth of Hawaii who were looking to gain a competitive edge through innovative and state-of-the-art training techniques designed to improve an athlete’s speed, quickness, agility and balance. The company has since expanded to include an array of services targeting at-risk youth and disadvantaged communities. HSQ’s services have included recreational programming; speed and agility clinics; evening school based clinics for parents, coaches and community members; group mentoring with University of Hawaii student-athletes at schools and clinics; weekend and after school programming and the creation and implementation of a drug prevention campaign that visits elementary schools with studentathletes. The coaches were well equipped and demonstrated years of
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Special thanks to Mayor Alan Arakawa and William Akutagawa for their support for the event, Dan Emhof of Akaku for filming the event. as well as Kim MikamiSvetin of Kamoi Snack & Go who provided all of the participants with a complimentary scoop of ice cream. The following are some of the comments about the event: “Awesome opportunity for the keiki of Molokai, mahalo to County of Maui and Na Pu‘uwai this is the type of exposure our kids will definitely benefit from.” - Guillermo Dela Cruz
“HSQ clinic held here on Molokai was a sight to see. Watching all the keiki endure the hot sun but never complained because they were having so much fun made
it worthwhile as a parent to see our son loving such an event. My son Trace Young even stated “he wishes to have more clinics like this cause he learned a lot” mahalo to County of Maui Molokai staff and Na Pu‘uwai for hosting a great event for our community.” - Minky Ho‘opai “All of my four kids really enjoyed themselves; this event was awesome big mahalo to County of Maui and Na Pu‘uwai for making this event possible.” - Kawehi Horner “My 10 year old son enjoyed the motivational talks from the coaches, especially Chad Ikei, who represented not only Hawaii but the United States as a summer Olympian. In the short time since he participated in the camp, I have seen him more focused on a daily basis on his schoolwork, Kumon math, and basketball. He cannot wait to participate in the camp again.” - Kimberly Mikami Svetin “The people of Moloka`i were great to us; the turnout was fantastic we did not think we would get that many participants. Mahalo Molokai for inviting us to your island and the gift bags were awesome.” - Rich Miano Former NFL Player & Co-Founder of HSQ
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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.
Congratulations to Kailoa Ambrose, son of Tehani Ambrose, Department of Housing and Human Concerns and Gary Ambrose, Department of Public Works, who graduated from H.P. Baldwin High School on May 29, 2015. Kailoa plans on attending Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington. Congratulations Kailoa on your graduation and good luck in college and your future endeavors.
but excelled the next two games. After the Softball Tournament, Kysha went home to get ready for her Junior prom and was voted Prom Queen. She then flew to Maui to accept her player of the week award. All this with a 4.0 GPA, and taking an English 100 class at UH Maui College. Mark commented, “I’m so proud Beverly Hiranaga of that my kids are excelling even higher than the Department of their parents. Aloha.” Mark, we think they excel Housing and Human because of their parents! Concerns and Paul Hiranaga would like to recognize and congratulate her daughter, Kiana Hiranaga, who graduated from Maui High School on May 30, 2015. Kiana plans to attend the University of Portland in the Fall where she will be studying to become a Nurse Anesthetist. Congratulations Kiana!
Proud dad, Mark Kawano, Department of Parks and Recreation, Molokai Division, wanted to recognize his daughter Kysha Kawano for her accomplishments along with her team mates in the State High School Softball DII Tournament. Kysha’s pitches in the first game started slow,
Congratulations to Deputy Corporation Counsel Gary Murai and his wife Jackie Komo Murai on their daughters’ accomplishments!
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Emily Murai recently graduated from University of Hawaii at Manoa. She was accepted to into the Teach for America program and will be teaching middle-school English while attending graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania. Molly Murai recently graduated from H.P. Baldwin High School and plans to attend Portland State University in the Fall. Congratulations to Brock Kaila`a Aganos who recently graduated from King Kekaulike High School. The nephew of Ben Aganos, Jr. and the grandson of Ben Aganos, Sr., both plumbing inspectors in the Department of Public Works, Brock will be attending the University of Northern Colorado this fall. Besides excelling academically, Brock excels in track, soccer, and cross country. He was honored by A & B Inc. at its Sports Spotlight event held at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Congratulations to Troy Evans who also graduated from King Kekaulike High School, and his parents Shane Evans & Department of Water Supply’s Teri Evans. Troy plans to move to Oregon to attend Portland Community College.
Kudos to Samantha Hill on her recent graduation from Kamehameha Schools Maui. The daughter of Bobby Hill, who retired from the Maui Police Department, and Department of Water Supply’s Anne Hill, Samantha plans at attend University of Nevada at Las Vegas this fall.
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Marita Mullen, Victim/ Witness Counselor at the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney, would like to recognize her 8-year-old son, Jeremiah
Mullen. Jeremiah is the current champion for the Spring Series Races (50 Class) of the Maui Kids Motocross Association. Congratulations Jeremiah, we are looking forward to hearing more of your racing accomplishments.
The Department of Finance, Accounts/Admin. Division are always up for a gathering and fun. They recently celebrated the April Birthday Babies (Lynn Kawamoto – April 10th and Debra Hayase – April 17th), Boys Day and a farewell/good luck gathering for Erica KokalisFernandez on her new position at the Real Property Assessment Division.
The Department of Finance, Real Property Tax Division celebrated April birthdays with a rainbow of cakes from DeeLite Bakery. The April babies in their division are, Sandra Kuniyoshi, Property Valuation Analyst V - April 8, Grace Komoda, Tax Clerk I - April 28, Stanley Mori, Tax Maps and Records Technician I - April 16, and Scott Teruya, Real Property Assessment Administrator - April 16. Pictured from left to
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right are Sandra, Grace, and Stanley. Beth Onaga, daughter of Geri Onaga, Department of Personnel Services, recently graduated with a degree in Cellular and Molecular Biology from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington. While at UPS, Beth was awarded several grants which she used to conduct research at UPS’ biology lab. She joined Gamma Phi Beta Sorority, (highest GPA of sorority groups for 3+ years) and also served as Scrum Half for the UPS women’s rugby team. Beth LOVES rugby and was awarded “Best Back” at UPS. Geri is relieved, (as in YIPPEE KI YAY!) that Beth will be gainfully employed while conducting autism research at UC Davis. Beth hopes to join a rugby team in the Sacramento area and wants to give a shout-out to her uncle JD Kim, (Prosecuting Attorney), to visit and cheer her on in her next rugby match!
have been selected to receive the prestigious Gintong Pamana Leadership Award presented by the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce. “Every year, the chamber makes sure to recognize the contributions of outstanding leaders and the impact they have made not only to the Filipino community, but to the community at large,” said Melen Agcolicol, president of the chamber. The awardees included Romeo Guzman, owner of RG Electric and the current traffic signal electronic technician for the Highways Division of the County of Maui’s Department of Public Works. Other than serving as chief electrician for the annual Barrio Fiesta, he also serves as the chief steward for United Public Works and holds positions for the Ilocosurians of Maui and Sinaitenians of Maui. Other honorees are Anna Arase, Edel BaguioLarena, Glenn Berce, Joey Macadangdang, Precila Paet Peros, and Michelle Santos. The Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce Foundation also recently announced the awarding of scholarships to 12 graduating high school seniors and one Maui Culinary Academy student.
Kaitlin Arita-Chang, daughter of Robin Arita-Chang of Personnel Services, recently graduated from the George Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science - Public Policy and a Journalism and Mass Communication minor. Although CEO Tim Cook delivered the commencement speech, he unfortunately did not deliver free Apple watches to the graduates or their parents. Kaitlin currently works as a Press Assistant for Senator Mazie Hirono in Washington D.C. Seven outstanding Filipino community leaders
Each of the scholars excelled academically, received numerous awards, and are very active in the community. Among the scholarship winners are Joyce Cebricos who will receive the $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation/Megan, Meredith & Mallory Bagoyo Scholarship in Business. Cebricos will major in Finance/Criminology at Ohio State University. She graduated from Maui High School and is the daughter of Finance Director Danny Agsalog and JoAnn Cochon
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Agsalog. Also winning a $1,000 Maui Filipino Chamber Foundation Scholarship is Liana Kahealani Phillips Tanaka. Tanaka will major in Biology & Chemistry/ Pharmacy or Optometry at Pacific University. Tanaka graduated from Maui High School and is the daughter of James Tanaka and Jennifer Phillips of the Mayor’s Budget Office. Other scholarship winners are Joanne Patricia Valvarez Engracio, Chantelle Baclay, Joy Dionicia Balinbin, Princess Jhoy Bonilla, Sophia Fredy, Jaclyn Gorman, Marella Idica, Jaclyn May Quedding, Paris Nicole Sensano, Dayna Mieko Yamasaki, and Mary Ann Ubaldo. Congratulations to Stacia Ash of the Dept. of Environmental Management on her daughter Sage Reardon earning a place in the Scholars Honor Roll at Seabury Hall by maintaining a 3.7 GPA over the last two years. Sage was recently featured in The Maui News and was named the solo AllStar on the Seabury Water Polo Team. She also just earned the credentials to compete with the Junior Olympics Water Polo competition in Los Angeles this August.
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Congratulations to Mykaela Padron, daughter Public Work’s Traffic Signal Working Supervisor Myles Padron, garnished a lot of Honors before leaving Intermediate School. At this year’s Renaissance Night, she receive
a Monetary Scholarship award and both a PLATINUM & DIAMOND Trophy. She also received a Soroptimist International Award, an Excellence in Poetry Recognition and Student of the Quarter. Not to be outdone, Mykaela’s brother, Ryan Padron, who is moving on to intermediate school, made the May Day Court representing the Island of Moloka`i. He was also nominated as “Mr. ALOHA”, by his graduating class. Congratulations to Timothy-James T. Santiago who recently graduated from H.P. Baldwin High School. The son of Jeanice T. Santiago of the Department of Finance and Rizaldy A. Santiago, Timothy-James will join the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Ordinanceman. He departs on July 15, 2015. All the best to you, TJ! Congratulations also to Jenalyn Garalde, a recent graduate of Maui High School! The daughter of Dept. of Finance’s Juvylyn Garalde and Brian Garalde, Jenalyn plans to go on a church mission to Chile with King’s Cathedral Church next month and will enroll in University of Hawaii Maui College’s Culinary Program in the fall.
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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County
The County of Maui’s Real Property Assessment and Collections Division team did an outstanding job at the Tax Sale held on May 19th. Thanks to their hard work, the County was able to sell two parcels. Mahalo for another great year!
Managing Director Keith Regan recently initiated “County on Your Computer.” The initiative’s goal is to improve public participation and understanding about Maui County’s operations through the use of technology. County on Your Computer seeks to broaden the County’s reach to the community via electronic media. In late March, the County launched the first arm of the County on Your Computer initiative with the new COM Connect smartphone application that allows citizens to identify and submit issues to the County. Since its inception, COM Connect has received 53 issues ranging from potholes to graffiti and abandoned vehicles.
Managing Director Keith Regan and Mayor’s Chief of Staff Herman Andaya, Jr. join Mayor Arakawa on KPMW 105.5 to discuss pertinent county issues during their weekly one-hour radio shows on Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m. Mayor & Keith are also on KAOI 1110 AM on Thursdays at 7 a.m. page 31
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County of Maui’s employees on Molokai and Lanai attended a Red Cross first aid, CPR, and AED training at the Molokai & Lanai landfills on May 4 and 11, respectively. The training was led by Hans Kublun of the Risk Management Division of the Dept. of Environmental Management. Employees who attended the training included: Manuel Clarabal, Robert Kaniho, Jason Nefalar, Rogelio Cabanting, Llewellyn Starkey, Wayne Alcon, and Tia Stupplebeen.
The Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) teamed up with Expeditions ferry and the Lanai Chamber of Commerce to create an affordable package with a late night ferry to enjoy Lanai’s 5th Friday on May 29th. 105 people from Maui purchased the package and enjoyed the beautiful ocean trip and a very fun 5th Friday party in Lanai City. The Lanai Heritage Museum was open as well as the newly renovated and state of the art Lanai Theater. In addition, all the businesses and restaurants had special prices and activities. Food booths and entertainers were strategically placed on the businesses’ lawns and porches throughout the town. page 32
Some notable attendees included Sen. Rosalyn Baker, Councilmember Don Couch, local radio personality Kathy Collins, and several staff members from OED.
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Dawn Matney, Keith Regan, and Dustin Tim attended a training class on process mapping and process improvement. In this photo, Dawn, Keith, and Tim are team mapping the existing process for permits that require a backflow preventer.
Lloyd Sodetani, Reserve colonel in the Army, Deputy Adjutant General - Colonel Kenneth S. Hara, Scott Sato of the Department of Public Works, and Managing Director Keith Regan at Makawao Veterans Cemetery on Memorial Day. Scott performed “Taps” during the Memorial Day Ceremony.
Girl Scout Brownie Troop 1080’s visit to Mayor’s Office on May 26.
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Mayor Arakawa presented a certficate to Beverly Sanchez at Soroptimist Maui’s 7th Annual Awards Banquet. Also pictured is Soroptimist Traci Giordano Silva.
Councilmember Don Couch, Ryan Piros, First Lady Ann Arakawa, Tiffany Iida, Victoria Jacintho, and Mayor Arakawa at the 15th Annual Maui Matsuri.
Photos from the 46th Annual Barrio Fiesta
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San Juan City (Metro Manila) Delegation’s Visit to Maui
Fred Ruge’s Surprise Birthday Party
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Conference location Makena Beach & Golf Resort 5400 Makena Alanui, Kihei, HI 96753 Phone: (808) 874-1111
Hotel We’ve secured a base room rate of $169 per night at the beautiful Makena Beach & Golf Resort for the duration of the Conference and the weekend after the Conference (until June 28). Consider bringing your family and prolonging your stay.
Events will be held at: Ka`eo Ballroom Maluaka Lawn Pu`u O Lai Lawn Café Kiowai Molokini Terrace
To book online, visit www.makenaresortmaui.com, click on RESERVATIONS. Use Group Code: HSAC
Registration
Transportation
Register online at MauiCounty.us/HSAC2015 General registration includes: Access to ALL educational sessions and meals June 24 Meet & greet with Councilmembers (heavy pupus, aloha attire) o Guests may register for $25. Access to Hands-on sessions: You may choose one of four options. o Mom-and-Pop Food Tour - $50 o Maui Ag Tour - $40 o Test drive an EV - free o Golf at Wailea Blue Golf Course - $100 June 25 Conference dinner reception (aloha attire) o Guests may register for $75.
Makena Beach & Golf Resort offers NO resort fee, FREE parking and FREE Wifi.
The conference venue is about 19 miles or 40 minutes from the Kahului Airport. Major car rental companies are available at the airport. Taxi service is also available at the airport baggage claim area and would cost about $65 to Makena. The hotel offers shuttles to nearby amenities in the WaileaMakena area such as the Shops of Wailea, other hotels and beaches on a first-come-first-served basis. The hotel shuttle service is available from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
_______________________ Conference hotline For more information, please see the conference website or contact Yuki Lei Sugimura at (808) 870-8047 or YukiLei.Sugimura@gmail.com.
Times subject to change
Registration table hours June 24 June 25 June 26
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Maluaka Lawn 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Holokai Pavilion 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Pu`u O Lai Lawn (Luau grounds) 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Holokai Pavilion
Wednesday, June 24 5 p.m. 6 p.m.
Registration, Maluaka Lawn HSAC Executive Committee meeting and HSAC General Membership meeting, Ka`eo Ballroom
>>> Meet and greet with Councilmembers 7 p.m.
Check in, Maluaka Lawn
Conference badge required. Heavy pupus, Aloha attire Relive the excitement of Elvis in Hawaii with award-winning performer Darren Lee.
Thursday, June 25
7 a.m.
Registration, Exhibit Hall opens, Holokai Pavilion Breakfast at Cafe Kiowai (tickets required)
8:45 a.m
CONFERENCE WELCOME Emcee: Tony Takitani HSAC President Mel Rapozo Maui County Council Chair Mike White National Association of Counties President Riki Hokama
9:15 a.m.
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Emilia Istrate, NACo Director of Research
9:45 a.m.
EXHIBITORS BREAK
10 a.m.
INVESTING IN THE COUNTIES: LAND USE
Makani Maeva, Ahe Group, moderator Anthony Ching, Executive Director, Hawaii Community Development Authority Jennifer Chirico, President, Susty Pacific Mike Dahilig, Kauai County Planning Director
11:20
Lunch
Afternoon schedule: HANDS-ON SESSIONS Participants will be notified separately for session itineraries. Mom-and-Pop Food Tour: Bus departs hotel lobby at 12:30 p.m. Maui Ag Tour: Bus departs hotel lobby at 11:40 a.m. (lunch at Three’s Bar and Grill) EV Test drives: Participants will be notified of schedule and venue. Golf at Wailea Blue Golf Course: Check in at 11:30, 12:15 Tee off (lunch provided)
Thursday, June 25 continued >>> Conference dinner
6 p.m.
6:30
9 p.m.
Check in for Conference dinner, Pu`u O Lai Lawn
Conference badge required, Aloha attire Music by Joel Katz Conference dinner Entertainment by Na Hoku Hanohano awardee Willie K. Fellowship at Ka`eo Ballroom (Karaoke!)
Friday, June 26
7 a.m.
Registration, Exhibit Hall opens, Holokai Pavilion Breakfast at Cafe Kiowai (tickets required)
9 a.m.
INVESTING IN THE COUNTIES: LEGISLATION
Kekoa Mclellan, CEO, Pelatron, moderator Nadine Nakamura, Kauai County Managing Director Joseph Souki, Speaker of the House Riki Hokama, NACo President
10:15 a.m.
EXHIBITORS BREAK
10:30 a.m.
BREAKOUT SESSIONS
INVESTING IN THE COUNTIES: ENERGY KA`EO BALLROOM
INVESTING IN THE COUNTIES: TECHNOLOGY MOLOKINI TERRACE (2nd floor)
12 p.m.
Robert A. King, President, Pacific Biodiesel, moderator Randy Kurohara, Deputy Managing Director, County of Hawaii Kelvin Kohatsu, Fleet Administrator, Hawaii Electric Light Co. Ed Sniffen, Deputy Director, State Department of Transportation
Lunch
Burt Lum, Executive Director, Hawaii Open Data, moderator Todd Nacapuy, Chief Information Officer, State of Hawaii Mark Wong, City and County of Honolulu, Director of Information and Technology Shawn Nakamoto, Information Officer, Board of Water Supply Peter Liu, Director of Operations, mbloom
Friday, June 26 continued
1:15 p.m.
PANEL 5
3 p.m.
INVESTING IN THE COUNTIES: INFRASTRUCTURE Jesse K. Souki, Of Counsel, Imanaka Asato LLLC Jeanne Schultz Afuvai, President and CEO, Hawaii Institute for Public Affairs David Arakawa, Executive Director, Land Use Research Foundation of Hawaii Dave Freudenberger, Principal at Goodwin Consulting Group
CLOSING SESSION Raffle winners Legislative survey
>>> End of conference
June 13th-Tree Planting at Keopuolani Park, Kahului Maui Green & Beautiful with the Maui County Arborist Committee & the Maui County Parks & Recreation Department invites you to join them in planting trees!!
Please join us on Saturday, June 13, 2015 at 8am, in the first of two beautification plantings at Keopuolani Regional Park. Enter at the Papa Avenue park entrance, then turn right and go down to the parking lot for the soccer fields and playground for tree planting. Maui County Parks & Recreation Department will pre-dig the holes before the day of the planting. Trees and groundcover are being planted in the parking lot islands. Please wear sun protection. Bring water. Bring gloves. Extra tools are welcome! Let’s grow some shade with the planting of trees!
Date: Saturday, June 13,2015
Time: 8am
Please call Elaine at 879-9169 to sign- up and for more information about the planting.
Organization
Maui County Product Enrichment Program 2015
June Wailuku FIRST FRIDAY Join the free family event on the historic Market Street of the town of Wailuku. Enjoy onodelicious foods, multiple live music & entertainment stages, shopping and activities for the keiki (children). Featuring live performances by Jimmy Mac and The Kool Katz, The Eazy & Daniel Shishido, live! New to the event is the Maui Classic Cruiser, mini car show. Check out the art exhibit featuring 40 Maui artists, Free Photos, Be A Jerk Underage Drinking Prevention booth and so much more! Fill Market Street, Wailuku. For more information call (808) 878-1888 or visit https://mauifridays.com/wailuku.
Kaho’olawe Mahina ‘ai Night
Join the free guided educational walking trail at the KIRC’s (Kaho’olawe Island Reserve Commission) Kihei boat house site while talking story about Kaho’olawe with managers of the Culture, Restoration and Ocean Programs on Tuesday, June 2, at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. For more information on this and other scheduled events for KIRC, call (808) 243-5020 or visit www.kahoolawe.hawaii.gov
MAMo on Maui Maoli Arts Month Annual celebration of Native Hawaiian arts. A show case of “Wearable Art”, cutting-edge design and traditional motifs translated for contemporary styles. Event will be on Saturday, June 20, 7:30 pm at Yokouchi Pavilion, Maui Arts & Cultural Center. For more information call (808) 242-SHOW(7469) or www.ticketsMauiArts.org
24th Ki-ho’alu Slack Key Guitar Festival A showcase of Hawaiian slack key masters perform at a free outdoor concert at Maui Arts & Cultural Center. For more information: www.slackkeyfestival.com 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
Hawaiian Music Series June 25, 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 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
Please contact event organizers for more information, subject to change.
Hawaii Enterprise Zones Partnership Program
FREE Business Workshop
June 30, 2015 • 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Maui Arts & Cultural Center Haynes Meeting Room One Cameron Way, Kahului 96732 Is your company currently enrolled in the Enterprise Zones (EZ) program? If not are you interested in reducing your cost of doing business? Attend this free workshop and learn about EZ benefits. An EZ is a specific geographic area targeted for economic revitalizing. The EZ program was created to help stimulate certain types of businesses in areas that could benefit by the increase in employment by supporting industry development in areas such as agriculture, IT, biotechnology and others. This workshop is focused on providing the most recent updates and pertinent information that every business in Maui County should know. EZ companies and prospective EZ companies are invited to attend. Stay informed about legislation and other information pertaining to EZ companies. Government officials from the State Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism (DBEDT) and the County of Maui will be available to answer your questions.
Registration Form NAME: COMPANY: ADDRESS: EMAIL: PHONE: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION(S):
Please email your completed form to karen.arakawa@mauicounty.gov or fax to (808) 270-5765 by Friday, June 12. For more information call Karen Arakawa at (808) 270-5767.
Spotlight On
= More Than a Meal!
Kaunoa’s
Meals on Wheels (MOW) program provides a meal and a daily visit to frail, homebound seniors, who are 60 years of age and better, do not drive, and need help with daily living. The program strives to help Maui County seniors stay in their own homes.
Research has shown that pet ownership helps reduce feelings of loneliness, helplessness and boredom for homebound seniors. Pets lift spirits, encourage communication, lower anxiety, provide comfort, companionship, support and security, which are all critical factors in the seniors’ emotional and physical health. T he majority of Kaunoa's MOW seniors are on fixed incomes, and purchasing pet food can become a financial burden, which could result in the surrender of a beloved pet. In an effort to help keep pets and their people together, the Banfield Charitable Trust awarded Kaunoa’s MOW program a $1,000 grant to purchase pet food. Additionally, John & Susan Guard, owners of the Pet Shop at the Maui Mall in Kahului, contributed over $500 in pet food, and Maui Girl Scout Troop 1080 used their cookie sale proceeds to purchase pet treats. Kaunoa’s
MOW Specialist, Luanne Fujimoto, along with MOW staff and volunteers extend heartfelt gratitude for the generous support that has helped enrich the lives of Kaunoa’s frail, homebound kupuna.
Mahalo!
Keeping pets and their people together. TM www.banfieldcharitabletrust.org