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LOCAL BUSINESSES ROCKED AT 2ND ANNUAL MADE IN MAUI COUNTY FESTIVAL PUBLIC INPUT SOUGHT ON PROPOSED EXPANSION OF MAUI BUS SERVICE KULA AG PARK TO DOUBLE IN SIZE WITH EXPANSION page 1

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

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

Local businesses rocked at 2nd Annual Made in Maui County Fetsival ..................................................................................................................... 7 B & C Highlight ...................................................................................................... 9 Pubilc input sought on proposed expansion of Maui Bus Service ...................................................................................................................... 9 Kula Ag Park to double in size with expansion ....................................... 10

CONTRIBUTORS Dana Acosta Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa Robin Arita-Chang SeaRay Beltran Ruth Griffith Jennifer Hawkins Agnes Hayashi Jan Inouye-Ogata Jaime Kane Sirena Lacour Linn Nishikawa Yassin Oleiwan Geri Onaga Teena Rasmussen Keith Regan Wendy Stebbins Ronald Steben Jacky Takakura Marc Takamori Dee Dee Thyssen Sharon Zalsos

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Competitive bond sale generates millions in savings ......................... 11 Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 12 Tips for a safe Thanksgiving ............................................................................ 15 Parks & Recreation Department undergoes safety training ............. 24 Kaunoa’s “In the Spirit of Giving” .................................................................... 25 Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)..................................................................... 26 Managing Director sponsors Halloween contest ................................... 28 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 30

Cover Photo: Casey Nishikawa

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha Everyone, We had our 28th Annual Employee Recognition Luncheon on October 22, at the Maui Beach Hotel; I have to say it really is one of my favorite events, because we recognize the efforts of some of our more exemplary county workers. The only thing was that this year, Ann and I had our table all to ourselves. Next year, feel free to come by and say hello; we don’t bite, and we love to talk story. That said, I’d like to give special recognition to the team awards that went out this year, because while individual awards are always impressive, the ability to work together in a cohesive and cooperative fashion is even more so. Good teamwork means being able to accomplish more with others than you could by yourself. We have some pretty good teams out there doing very important work for our county. Those recognized this year are: - The Maui County Civil Defense Agency. They’ve had to deal with a good number of storms, tsunamis and hurricanes over the years and through it all they have done an excellent job keeping the public informed and coordinating state and county resources. I’d like to point out that while this recognition is for the work they 2014 they really deserve another award this year because of how busy they’ve been thanks to El Nino. So far in 2015 we have 15 named storms in the Central Pacific, breaking the prior record of 11. - The Department of Finance, Kahului Service Center Front Office. Last month these folks serviced 5,849 walk in customers, on an average of 266 per day. This means they help more customers daily than many of us see the entire year. This is no easy task especially considering that they now also handle State ID’s and have to deal with more stringent driver’s license requirements thanks to the Legal Presence Law. - The Department of Housing & Human Concerns, Housing Section 8 Team. With the homeless issue at the forefront of our community, the work that Section 8 does has never been more important to try and keep a roof over the heads of the less fortunate. - The Department of Planning, Short Term Rental Homes Enforcement Team. As our community clamors for more affordable long-term rentals, it is extremely important that we make sure that our short term rentals are all operating legally. - Maui Police Department, Community Relations Section. Police abuse and corruption have become hot topics across the nation in recent years, but it is community outreach programs like this one that remind people that our officers are out there to serve and protect. - Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Felony Screening Staff. These attorneys and their staff have the very stressful job of putting together preliminary hearings for felony cases - everything from drug offenses to homicides - all within 48 hours. - Department of Water Supply, Water Works Inspectors. This team checks and oversees the work of installing, fabricating and assembling every water department project we have, including pipelines, reservoirs, dams and tanks. - Department of Public Works, the Kahekili Highway Reconstruction team. This team was the overall winner for good reason. Over the course of two years these crews worked under hazardous conditions - including driving backwards for half a mile next to the cliff side and having to dodge falling rocks - as they improved Kahekili Highway from Camp Maluhia to Kahakuloa bridge. Besides resurfacing the crews cleaned out drains built retaining walls and widened the road wherever they could. All of these teams are part of the larger county team, and their work makes the rest of us look good as well. Let’s all follow their example and continue to work as a team for the public and our community. Mahalo for all that you do. Alan Arakawa

Mayor Alan Arakawa

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M.D. Minute A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words but to live by them.” ~ John F. Kennedy

Have you ever stopped to wonder what life would be like without the many people in our community who go out of their way to help each other, to assist a stranger in a moment of need, to offer a hand to a friend or neighbor? Fortunately, for our sake, Maui County has been blessed to have many selfless individuals, both past and present, who have sacrificed and served for others. Recently, we lost one of these outstanding individuals when a house fire claimed the life of Shiro “Sam” Hironaka. At 94, Sam was active and involved in our community, as he always had been. His career mirrored a lifetime of caring and public service, which naturally carried over into his retirement. Our hearts go out to his family, as we remember with gratitude the many contributions Sam made in the lives of so many. He will never be forgotten. It is with gratitude that we also remember the contributions of our veterans, whose service has brought honor to our community and to our nation. We are especially grateful to our veterans who continue to serve as volunteers, such as through RSVP (Retired Seniors Volunteer Program), AmeriCorps and other organizations. Their thousands of volunteer hours are directly invested in the lives of our elderly, our youth, our non-profits needing help, and in many other ways too numerous to count. On November 11th, Veteran’s Day, let us give thanks to those who have served our country as part of our military. After all, without their willingness to serve, fight, and defend, we would not have the freedoms that each of us enjoy today. To those of you who are veterans, thank you for your service! Finally, I wish each and every one of you a wonderful Thanksgiving Day. Please take the time to enjoy fellowship with your family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving! Mahalo a nui loa,

Keith Regan Managing Director

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Happenings at

THE COUNTY

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION SET FOR NOVEMBER 21-22 Residents are urged to participate in the upcoming household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, 2015. There is no fee for household hazardous waste collected at the event; however, an appointment is required for participation and the estimated types and quantities of waste must be stated. Additional waste brought to the collection event but not disclosed at the time the appointment was made may be rejected. Household hazardous wastes accepted include oil-based paints, solvents, antifreeze, pesticides, batteries, fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, old medication, aerosols, fire extinguishers and propane tanks. Call the contractor, EnviroServices, toll-free at (855) 325-3222 for more information.

DEPT. OF HOUSING & HUMAN CONCERNS SOLICITING GRANT APPLICATIONS FOR FY 2017 & 2018; FREE GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOPS ANNOUNCED All qualified private non-profit and for-profit organizations providing or planning to provide services and programs in the areas of social welfare, youth services, alcohol and substance abuse, homelessness, youth centers and other public service programs within Maui County are reminded to submit an application for grant funds for Fiscal Year 2017 and Fiscal Year 2018. Deadline to submit applications is December 15, 2015. Funding periods are from July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 and July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. Secondyear funding is contingent upon successful first-year program performance (which includes the submission of required reports and data in a timely manner) and availability of funds. Grant fund categories Include:

Commercial hazardous waste will not be accepted at this household collection event; however, businesses may call EnviroServices at (808) 839-7222 to schedule commercial waste pickup at the place of business.

• Affordable Rental Housing Program • Health, Human Services and Education Program • Social Services: Food, Shelter and Safety

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(solicited as Community Partnership Grants in previous years) • Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Program • Youth Centers and Program • Early Childhood Program • Animal Sheltering Program Qualifying requirements for applicants: • Must be a profit organization incorporated under the laws of the State of Hawaii, or a nonprofit organization determined to be exempt from federal income tax by the Internal Revenue Service.

• Nov. 19, 2015, Lanai Youth Center, 717 Fraser Ave, Lanai City: 10:00 a.m. – noon. Space is limited at the workshops, and preregistration is required. For more information or to register, please contact the Grants Management Division (GMD) at (808) 270-7807. For general grants information online, visit www. mauicounty.gov/grants. HANSEN ROAD REOPENING INCLUDES FUN RIDE/RUN

• In case of a nonprofit organization, have a governing board whose members have no material conflict of interest and serve without compensation.

The County of Maui would like to thank the Maui Bicycling League and Goodfellow Bros., Inc. for their contributions to the Hansen Road Fun Ride/ Run held on Saturday, November 7th.

• Have bylaws or policies which describe the manner in which business is conducted. Such bylaws or policies shall include provisions relating to nepotism and management potential conflictof-interest situations.

The Maui Bicycling League provided refreshments - water, sports drinks and granola bars - for all participants while Goodfellow set up a tent for shade as well as providing tables and chairs.

• Be licensed and accredited in accordance with applicable requirements of federal, state and County governments, as necessary. Due to a new application system, organizations wishing to submit a grant application are required to submit proposals online using the AMPLIFUND system. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that ALL required documents are uploaded to complete the grant application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Grant applications will be reviewed according to specifications of the Maui County Code (Chapter 3.36). Applications are now available at www. mauicounty.gov/grants. Application deadline is December 15, 2015. No late or incomplete applications will be accepted. Free grant application workshops are scheduled on the following dates and locations: • Nov. 16, 2015 at Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., 99 Mahalani St., Wailuku: 10:00 a.m. – noon and 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. page 6

Children’s Center on Molokai, 602 Maunaloa Hwy., Kaunakakai: 10:00 a.m. – noon.

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Nov. 17, 2015 at Queen Liliuokalani

“We were able to make substantial improvements to Hansen Road by taking advantage of federal road reconstruction funds that we qualified for,” said Mayor Arakawa. “Now we not only have a vastly improved road but also a safe bike lane that extends the ride along Mokulele Highway to include Hansen.” “Thanks to Maui Bicycling League as well as Goodfellow Bros. for their contributions to help make this a great event,” said Managing Director Keith Regan. The County closed Hansen this past March in order to reconstruct the road and the bridge. “The Maui Bicycling League supports all efforts to create more bike lanes, shoulders and free standing bike paths,” said Saman Dias, Chair of Maui Bicycling League. “This event was a fun way to experience this newly reconstructed road and its new bike shoulder. “We are grateful that the Mayor’s Office and Maui County Department of Public Works have made this event possible.”

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Local businesses rocked at 2nd Annual Made in Maui County Festival BY: LINN NISHIKAWA

Photo: Casey Nishikawa

On November 6 & 7, over 10,000 residents and visitors converged on the Maui Arts & Cultural Center for the 2nd Annual Made in Maui County Festival setting a new attendance record. Taking center stage were the over 140 vendors who showcased the Islands’ depth and breadth of products. Among the early shoppers, were residents like Hachi from Kula. “This is the second year I’ve attended this event and I found so many wonderful things. There were many different products at this year’s Festival, a lot of which I’ve never seen before. That’s what made this

Festival so exciting to see all these made on Maui products and to celebrate the abundance of talent here at home.” “As a first-time vendor we didn’t know quite what to expect, but we were really impressed with the support that we got by the Festival folks helping us get prepared for this major products show,” said Tami Cadwell, owner of Hula Cookies. “We absolutely love this event and are excited with the amount of contacts we’ve made with big retailers.” “Small business is the core of the economic engine that drives our local economy,” said Arakawa. “We are truly fortunate

to have such dedicated and hardworking business owners involved in this showcase of Made in Maui County products that attracts visitors and local people alike. Helping our local businesses succeed long-term will ultimately benefit our community and economy.” The Festival was co-presented by the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce. Sponsors include: Hawaiian Airlines; Pasha Hawaii; Innovate Hawaii; Hawaiian Commercial & Sugar Company; HAWAI`I Magazine; Hawaii State

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Department of Transportation, Kahului Airport; The Maui News; Maui No Ka Oi Magazine; The Maui Visitor Channel; Pacific Media Group; Courtyard Marriott, Maui Kahului Airport; Island Honda; Kaiser Permanente; American Savings Bank; HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union; HHawaii Media; KAOI Radio Group; Maui Electric Company; State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism; First Hawaiian Bank; First Insurance Company of Hawaii; Goodfellow Bros.; Maui Printing Company; Matson; Roberts Hawaii; and Richard Kehoe, CPA. For a listing of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s products vendors and Photo: Casey Nishikawa event highlights, visit www. MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com. First-time Festival vendor, Hula Cookies, showcased their gourmet cookie mixes, ice cream sandwiches, and fresh made cookies. Connect with the Festival on Facebook.

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Photo: Casey Nishikawa Jonerz Art & Sparrow Seasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; original art and apparel and handmade jewelry was a big hit with shoppers like Maui resident Liana Ramos.

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B & C Highlight: Salary Commission BY: LOIS WHITNEY The Salary Commission is the final authority in determining the compensation of elected officials, department heads and first deputies or first assistants of all County departments including the Mayor, Councilmembers and the County Auditor. In establishing the compensation of appointed department heads and their deputies, the salary commission consults with those boards and commissions that have appointing authority for department heads, such as the Fire & Public Safety Commission, Police, Liquor and Civil Service Commissions. The Commission also heard

public testimony on issues it takes up, primarily proposed raises or pay cuts for elected officials and appointees.

3/31/2016

Members: All nine members of the commission are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the County Council. They serve five-year terms, and can be reappointed once to a second five-year term.

• Gail Kanetani (Kahului) 3/31/2018

• Joseph Talon - Chair (Lahaina) 3/31/2018

• Ralph Masuda (Kula) 3/31/2016

• Tammie Ann Matsuura (Wailuku) 3/31/2019 • Wallace Tom (Wailuku) 3/31/2020 • Christian Tackett (Wailuku) 3/31/2020

• James Likes - Vice Chair (Kihei) 3/31/2019

Contact Information:

• Edward Tamori (Wailuku) 3/31/2017

Supporting Department: Office of the Mayor

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Phone: (808) 270-7855

May Fujiwara (Lahaina)

Public input sought on proposed expansion of Maui Bus Service The County of Maui Department of Transportation is seeking input on proposals to increase Maui Bus Service, as outlined in the draft Maui County ShortRange Transit Plan.

Lipoa Street, Kihei

Four community information meetings have been scheduled and all are open to the public. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss the fixed route and commuter service and to present proposals to improve service and routes. All meetings will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates:

• Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 - Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, MultiPurpose Room, 91 Pukalani Street, Pukalani

• Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 Kihei Community Center, 303 E.

• Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 - West Maui Kaunoa Senior Center, 788 Pauoa Street, Lahaina

• Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu Street, Kahului To request special assistance or an auxiliary aid to attend this event, please contact the

Department of Transportation at (808) 270-7511 at least seven days prior to the event. Maui Bus has been in service since 2002. It currently provides over 2.5 million rides annually along 13 routes. It operates from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information about the Maui County Short-Range Transit Plan, please contact Marc Takamori at Maui Department of Transportation at (808) 2707511. page 9

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Kula Ag Park to double in size with expansion BY: JAIME KANE

The Kula Agriculture Park is one step closer to more than doubling its size after the Maui County Council’s Budget and Finance Committee recommended approval of a 373-acre expansion purchase on November 3. The County plans to purchase two parcels from Haleakala Ranch for a total of $6 million: a 148-acre mauka parcel adjacent to the current park for $2.9 million, and a 225-acre makai parcel further south for $3.1 million. The County will fund $1 million of the acquisition; once final approval for the purchase goes through, the State will fund the remaining $5 million.

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“Our office has been working on this project with Mayor Arakawa for over 2 ½ years,” said Teena Rasmussen, Office of Economic Development Director. “Ever since the Hawaii state legislature

appropriated $5 million in funds to create an agriculture park on Maui, we started working on establishing our county match, and looking for suitable property. “We greatly appreciate the support we received from the Maui County Council on Tuesday in the B&F committee. The vote in favor was 9-0. We also want to acknowledge Representative Kyle Yamashita who spearheaded this appropriation through the legislature. Everyone who had a hand in this can be very proud. It is a great project for our farming community.” The current Kula Ag Park spans 346 acres and is divided into 31 lots ranging from 5.5 to 26.6 acres, all of which are being leased and actively farmed.

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Competitive bond sale generates millions in savings Taxpayers benefit from County’s highest bond rating in the state Department of Finance Director Danny Agsalog recently announced that Maui County’s continued strong bond ratings, coupled with strong investor interest and a very low interest rate environment, have again generated millions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. A total of $68.4 million Danny Agsalog in proceeds were generated when the County sold $60.155 million in general obligation bonds at a premium on Wednesday, October 7, 2015.

and ongoing capital improvement projects. This is the third time the County of Maui has offered its bonds for sale using the competitive bid method. In recent years, only Maui County has sold its bonds via competitive sale. Most offerings in the State of Hawaii have been through the negotiated sale method, essentially hiring a firm to underwrite the bonds and find investors. Mayor Alan Arakawa said that “given our current strong financial condition, strong investor interest and the current market, we feel that the competitive bid method is the best for the County. It is certainly the most transparent.” The County of Maui was recently rated by Moody’s as Aa1 and by Fitch Rating and Standard & Poors as AA+ for this bond sale, which gives Maui County the highest bond rating in the State. This excellent bond rating and strong bond sale program has allowed it to refund bonds in 2012, 2014 and 2015 with a combined present value interest rate savings of $10.9 million.

The competitive offering once again attracted strong bids from 15 underwriters including many of the major Wall Street firms. The winning bidder was Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. which bid a 2.089% true interest cost (TIC) for the 20-year bonds.

“The prepayment and refunding of the higher interest rate loans and bonds will produce over $6 million in cash flow savings and $5.3 million in net present value savings for the taxpayers of Maui County,” Agsalog said. “We thought our timing was good, but, we hit a homerun today.”

According to Agsalog, of the $68 million in bond proceeds, $51.5 million will be used to prepay and refund existing higher interest rate loans and bonds, while $16.5 million will be allocated to fund new

For more information on Maui County’s General Obligation Bond program, visit www.mauicounty. gov/Finance and click on “Reports & Documents” on the left tab.

Department of Finance’s zombie nurse DeeDee Thyssen with head injury patient Terrie Ream, Dr. Danny Agsalog, bat lady Michelle Kaopuiki-Ugalino & pregnant Hello Kitty Fatima Bayle on Halloween.

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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.”

Congratulations & best wishes to the following county employees who retired in Fiscal Year 2015:

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Melvin Dadez-39 years Raynard Oshiro-38 years Harvey Place-37 years Jeffrey Amaral-34 years Iris-Joy Helle-34 years Charles Smythe-34 years Allen Takita-34 years Liane Ogata-33 years Dianne Shimizu-33 years Jane Takahashi-33 years Gareth Kawamura-32 years Clayton Tom-32 years Wallace Tom-32 years Larry Winter-32 years Milton Ito-31 years Joyce Nakamoto-31 years Edward Perreira-31 years Keith Taguma-31 years Gary Yabuta-31 years Ernest Cabatingan, Jr.-30 years Myles Fujinaka-30 years Roxanne Kinores-Medeiros-30 years Charlene Matsuoka-30 years Steven Parabicoli-30 years Willard Asato-29 years

Alison Nakagawa-29 years Randall Silva-29 years Linda Bandalan-28 years Michael Decosta-28 years Mollie Klingman-28 years Karen Higa-27 years John Kaupalolo IV-27 years Wesley Yoshioka-27 years Douglas Myers-26 years Scott Perry-26 years Josephine Reyes-26 years Richard Schonely-26 years Michael Callinan-25 years Kirk Pocock-25 years David Williams-25 years Rodolfo Cabatic-24 years Michael Greig-24 years Sheldon Hamakua-24 years Lee Mainaga-24 years Robert Milliken-24 years Duane Molina-24 years Joann Peralta-24 years Sal Saribay, Sr.-24 years Donna Orikasa-23 years Janet Roberson-23 years Edwin Among-22 years Kelly Matsumoto-22 years Roberta Wares-22 years Robert Alo-21 years Keith Aoki-21 years Alexander Bersamin-21 years John Cabanting-21 years

Rudolpho Esquer-21 years Francis Kaauamo-21 years Celia Lavilla-20 years Joseph Mendonca-20 years Irene Phillips-Cordell-20 years Mary Wolfson-19 years Theresa Flores-18 years John Kahalehoe, Jr.-17 years Sarah Shim-17 years Arnold Imaye-16 years Allan Delima-15 years Andrew Irwin-13 years Joan Crouse-12 years Donna Gomes—11 years Rizal Acosta-10 years Geraldine Nacua-10 years Neil Nicholas-10 years Larry Oshiro-10 years Jerry Uehara-10 years Gerald Azbill-9 years Wesley Seguritan-9years William Medeiros-8 years Jo-Ann Ridao-8 years B. Lynn Britton-6 years Domy Echalas-6 years Greg Keogh-6 years Simone Polak-4 years Larrie Plunkett-3 years

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At the Planning Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s October meeting, the previous monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Above and Beyond winners, Avelina Cabais, Land Use & Building Plans Examiner and Sybil Lopez, Planner IV passed on the awards to Tammy Osurman, Zoning Inspector II and Ann Cua, Planner VI, respectively. Avie selected Tammy for her helpfulness, job knowledge, sense of humor, and artistry. Sybil selected Ann for being an inspiration like her father who recently passed away, and for mentoring the newer employees like herself. Pictured above on the top left are Above & Beyond Winners Sybil Lopez (September) and Ann Cua (October) from the Current Planning Division. Pictured on the top right is Zoning Inspector II Tammy Osurman accepting the Above & Beyond award from previous winner Avelina Cabais, a Land Use & Building Plans Examiner.

Congratulations to the Dept. of Housing & Human Concerns on a successful 42nd Annual Maui County Senior Fair!

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Departmental Team of the Year Awards (Maui):

Civil Defense Team (Anna Foust, Keanukapulani Lau Hee, Andrea Finkelstein, Charnan Carroll, Robert Collum and Misty Cordeiro).

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE - Kahului Service Center Front Office Team (Michele Baraoidan, Beverly Bose, Shermane Chu, Roberta Chun, Naomi Esquivel, Lily-Suzanne Gutierrez, Kaye Jackson, Natasha Kaaa,JoAnne Kegley, Carol Krueger, Jenise Miyashiro, Peggy Moonihoawa, Pamela Nakooka, Josephine Olinda-Alviedo, Christine Rhee, Sheena Solomon, June Souza, Trixy Tunoa and Marilyn Weber)

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Departmental Team of the Year Awards (Maui) (continued):

DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND HUMAN CONCERNS Housing Section 8 Team (Buddy Almeida, Linda Munsell, Veranio Tongson,Blossom Pagdilao, Jeanette Corden, Kelci Wandell, Kim Nemoto, Luana Kele,Cynthia McCarthy, Daphne Okamoto, Caryan Hao, Tehani Ambrose, Donna Nunes,Hannah Matsumoto, Robin Fukagawa, Coreen Nater, Beverly Hiranaga, Jill Sato, Joy Cordero, Audie Pascual, Lorin Kosaka and Michele Figueroa)

DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING - Short Term Rental Homes Enforcement Team (Kai Wright, Tammy Osurman, Gail Davis, Duke Racadio,John Rapacz, Jay Arakawa and Joe Nahina)

MISSING PHOTO: DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION - Upcountry Parks Team (Anthony Medeiros, Brandon Awai, Kam Quinabo, Edna Zane, Frank Estrella, John Kahunanui, Paula Burns, Shane Silva, Jayson Bartolome, Wade Kowalski, Aaron Kenolio, Duke Sevilla, Cory Char, Saturnino Magalianes and Donna Caires).

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Departmental Team of the Year Awards (Maui) (continued):

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE - Community Relations SectionTeam (Lieutenant William Juan, Sergeant Audra Sellers, Officer Ka Ena Brown, Officer Ken Uyehara, Officer Kamuela Mawae, Officer Glen Goya and Officer Marjorie Kaho’okele-Pe’a)

DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY - Felony Screening Team (Lyle Keanini, Lewis Littlepage, John Tam and Ronson Ibarra)

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Departmental Team of the Year Awards (Maui) (continued):

DEPARTMENT OF WATER SUPPLY - Inspectors (Richard Tawney, Garrick Motooka, Joe Duarte, and Wayne Kitamura)

Congratulations to the DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS - Kahekili Pavers for being selected as the County of Maui’s 2015 Team of the Year!! The “Kahekili Pavers,” consisting of staff from Wailuku District, Lahaina District and Makawao District cooperated for 2 years to pave 6 miles of Kahekili Highway from Kahakuloa Town to the Camp Maluhia entrance, finally completing the job on May 29, 2015 in Fiscal Year 2015. This effort required extensive planning of resources not solely available in one district, communication with the residents of Kahakuloa and Kahakuloa Acres, evaluation and repair of deteriorated drainage culverts, repair of failed base sections of roadway, and removal of standing water that leads to pavement failure. This 6-mile stretch of narrow, winding roadway provided many challenges, including; roadway closures, impatient motorists & bicyclists, accommodation of the school bus schedules, tight working quarters, extensive reversing of large 12-yard dump trucks to meet the paving machine, and irate residents and tourists. page 17

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Departmental Manager of the Year Awards (Maui):

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Keni K. Brittain, DMVL Assistant Operations Supervisor

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Cary Y. Kayama, Supervising Ocean Safety Officer page 18

DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & PUBLIC SAFETY MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Kawahamae D. Andrade, Fire Captain

DEPARTMENT OF THE WATER SUPPLY MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Linda S. Tokuoka, Accountant III

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Departmental Manager of the Year Awards (Maui) (continued):

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Richard D. Dods, Police Lieutenant DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Ann T. Cua, Planner VI

DEPARTMENT OF THE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Byron Y. Fujieda, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Jarvis L.G.M. Chun, Supervising Building Plans Examiner

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Departmental Manager of the Year Awards (Maui) (continued): Congratulations to Luanne Fujimoto on being selected as the County of Maui’s 2015 Manager of the Year! As manager of Kaunoa’s Meals on Wheels program, Luanne is responsible for ensuring that Maui County’s frail, homebound elderly receive a nutritious meal at their residence on a daily basis. This is a critical service for seniors who are alone and depend on this meal as their primary source of nutrition for the day. This past year, the program faced unprecedented staff shortages due to multiple retirements. At times this resulted in a nearly 50% shortage of delivery staff, a serious threat to meal deliveries to homebound seniors. Luanne juggled routes, recruited and trained new volunteers, trained Kaunoa staff from other sections including Administration, and drove routes herself, to make sure that all routes had a driver and every senior received a meal. In addition, Luanne DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND HUMAN expanded the benefits of the program by applying CONCERNS MANAGER OF THE YEAR: Luanne K. for and receiving a grant to purchase pet food for Fujimoto, Senior Services Program Specialist III Meals on Wheels clients.

Departmental Employee of the Year Awards (Maui):

Department of Environmental Management Employee of the Year: Stephanie C. Thomas, Accountant I page 20

Department of Finance Employee of the Year: Alberto “Lewis” Dela Cruz, Real Property Appraiser IV

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Departmental Employee of the Year Awards (Maui) (continued):

Department of Fire & Public Safety Employee of the Year: Troy “Kapono” Stupplebeen

Department of Parks & Recreation Employee of the Year: Dwayne K. Kalilikane, Building Maintenance Repairer II

Department of Management Employee of the Year: Nelson N. Kina, Information Systems Analyst III

Department of Planning Employee of the Year: Paul B. Critchlow, Planner V

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Departmental Employee of the Year Awards (Maui) (continued):

Department of Police Employee of the Year: Terry L. Jones, Secretary II Department of the Prosecuting Attorney Employee of the Year: Linda Tengan, Law Technician II

Department of Public Works Employee of the Year: John R. Smith, Civil Engineer IV

Departments of Civil Defense, Corporation Counsel, Liquor Control, Personnel Services & Transportation Employee of the Year: James “Jim” P. Oster, Civil Engineer III

Department of Water Supply Employee of the Year: Leon Burgos, Storekeeper II

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Congratulations to Louise Batoon on being selected as the County of Maui’s 2015 Maui Employee of the Year! Louise consistently takes the initiative to find ways of improving the workflow and efficiency of the entire division. She actively seeks out and takes advantage of training opportunities within the county, attending computer classes in Excel and Access Level I and II, EAP 101, training for Personnel, Payroll, Shortell phone system, and then brings the information back and teaches her teammates. The staff has come to rely on Louise as their primary Department of Housing & Human Concerns Employee of the Year: resource person for county Louise L.E. Batoon, Secretary I policies and procedures. Louise also took it upon herself to learn Kaunoa’s accounting system, the county’s purchasing and finance rules which affect the division, and the spending patterns of each program within the division, in order to do the daily duties of the Accountant I, a position which was vacant for six months. Louise volunteered to take on the added duties to help the division, but also to pursue her desire for constant improvement and continuous learning.

Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving BY: RONALD STEBEN Thanksgiving is all about food and family – turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and family time. However, preparing holiday goodies can lead to disaster - the kitchen is the setting of more fires than any other room in the house, and cooking is the leading cause of fires in the home.

• Keep anything that can catch fire - pot holders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper or plastic bags, food packaging, and towels or curtains—away from the stove, oven or any other appliance in the kitchen that generates heat.

The cooks should start by not wearing loose clothing or dangling sleeves while cooking. Never leave cooking food unattended – stay in the kitchen when frying, grilling or broiling food. If someone must leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, they should turn off the stove. Other safety steps include:

• Purchase a fire extinguisher to keep in the kitchen. Contact the local fire department to take training on the proper use of extinguishers.

• Check food regularly while cooking and remain in the home while cooking. Use a timer as a reminder that the stove or oven is on. • Keep the kids away from the cooking area. Enforce a “kid-free zone” and make them stay at least three feet away from the stove.

• Clean cooking surfaces on a regular basis to prevent grease buildup.

• Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving the home to make sure all stoves, ovens, and small appliances are turned off. • Install a smoke alarm near the kitchen, on each level of the home, near sleeping areas, and inside and outside bedrooms. Use the test button to check it each month. Replace all batteries at least once a year.

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Parks & Recreation Department undergoes safety training BY: YASSIN OLEIWAN

Parks and Recreation has undergone several tasks the last few months in the areas of employee safety and training. In regard to the training arena, the Safety department has finished its annual First Aid and CPR program for about 150 staff. The training presented its benefits not only for the staff but to the community as well. Parks and Recreation Administration Clerk Lorraine Schelfe took the training further to the community and assisted a gentlemen who appeared to suffer from a medical emergency. Lorraine related that she might have saved a life. Lorraine Schelfe On 9/16/2015, she was around her residence when she was approached by a gentlemen who appear to suffer from symptoms of stroke or a heart attack as he was feeling nauseated and tingling sensations in his arms. He asked for help. She called 911 immediately. She proceeded to collect information on the nature of the emergency, while relaying the information to 911 dispatcher at the same time. She remained with the person and managed to convince the victim and his family member to await for the ambulance instead of driving to

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the hospital thus ensuring continuous medical oversight until the person reach the emergency room. The EMS staff relayed that the person had 190 for blood pressure and over 120 for pulse rate and the act of Lorraine was critical to ensure the survival of the victim. On October 2015, Parks and Recreation Safety department finished the first phase of respirator medical testing for about 40 staff. Currently, the department is going to the next phase of fit testing. The two phases are in compliance with OSHA Health and Safety program. The initiative will have three staff certified to administer fit testing phase as required on an annual basis; hence reduce the cost of program maintenance. On another note, Parks and Recreation has contracted Witt Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brienâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Emergency Management agency, to assist in taking natural disaster preparedness of the department to a better level. The agency came highly recommended by Civil Defense as it established several programs including Continuity of Operation (COOP). The program will start on October 27 to October 29. In addition to the staff, Maui Civil Defense, the American Red Cross, and Department of Housing and Human Concerns are invited to participate in the training. The consultant will establish planning, response, and recovery programs. Parks and Recreation program will enable the staff to better coordinate among the divisions and with county and non-profit partners. In Phase 2, the consultant will take the program further and enhance the procedure based on feedback from the staff.

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Kaunoa’s “In the Spirit of Giving” Kaunoa invites you to help support BY: RUTH GRIFFITH Kaunoa invites you to help support several community partners and holiday projects to help make the season a little brighter for our friends and neighbors. Please join us - You and your co-workers can make a difference.

If you aren’t able to drop your contributions to Kaunoa in Spreckelsville or West Maui, we will pick it up at your office. Call us at 270-7308.

Life begins at 55! Kaunoa’s Wellness program participants are on the path to Here are some of the healthy aging. They’re opportunities available: maintaining an active lifestyle that includes Angel Tree Kaunoa’s physical exercise and dance classes for SELECT from the wishes a strong body, cultural and needs on the and educational classes Angel Tree at Kaunoa’s for a strong mind, and Spreckelsville office arts, humanities, and between November 2 – 20. recreational activities for a healthy spirit. BRING your gift(s) to Kaunoa’s slate of Kaunoa’ Speckelsville special activities this office by Monday, past month included November 23. horseback riding FEEL the joy in Lahaina, golf at of making this Kapalua, hiking in Holiday Season a Waihee, volunteering little brighter for in Keanae, dinner at someone! DUO as well as the Old Lahaina Luau, a live Toys for Tots performance of “The Reunion” at Kaunoa, DONATE new, cooking demos with unwrapped toys for the Maui County Fire boys & girls, from Department, ‘Haunted babies to teens. Hawaii” storytelling DELIVER to Kaunoa : The culinary talents of some of Maui County’s finest with Jeff Gere, Club Spreckelsville or 55 Costume Bash, and firefighters were showcased in a cooking demo of “quick and West Maui offices much more! cost-effective” meals for Kaunoa’s cooking students. Pesto Pasta between November Salad, Miso Chicken, Bruschetta, and Spam Pinacbet were all on Kaunoa’s classes and the menu for the day. 2 – December 10. activities are open IMAGINE the smiles to everyone 55 and and happiness your gifts will bring! better. Call the Kaunoa offices at 270-7308 or 661-9432 to be put on the mailing list and start Maui Food Bank receiving the monthly newsletter today! Canned meat & tuna Canned fruit & vegetables, Canned meals & soups with protein Cereal, rice & pasta

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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.

Road Triathlon, which began in 1996. Joe was born and raised on Maui. A 1986 graduate of St. Anthony High School in Wailuku, Joe ran cross-country throughout high school. He later ran at the college level at Southern Oregon State College in Ashland, Oregon (now known as Southern Oregon University). Shortly after graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Joe began working at the Planning Department as a Planner. He worked his way up the ranks, and decided to pursue a Master’s degree in Business Administration. He was able to continue to work and live on Maui to earn his degree through the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s University Center on Maui in 2002. Congratulations to Philip Baloran of the Department of Public Works. On October 17, 2015, he and his wife Lilibeth won the roundtrip airfare to the Philippines at the Maui FilAm Heritage Event. Philip is thankful that he won the trip and is excited to take his wife to the Philippines. A very deserving win for a man who brings a smile to everyone he sees.

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Congratulations to Joseph Alueta, Administrative Planning Officer, Department of Planning who made the front cover of the Maui News Sports Section. On Tuesday, October 26, 2015 Joe Alueta, along with his Xterra friends Gerry Clark and Steve Fisher, were featured in the Sports section as the only three in this year’s field to have competed in all 20 of the Xterra World Championship Off-

In spite of juggling work, family and other interests, his love for running has continued throughout the years. He has competed in a number of races around the State and has done a marathon on three different continents. He has a personal best in the Maui Marathon which was 2:36:26 (pictured) and has been the top Maui finisher six times. He was the top Kamaaina in the 2005 Honolulu Marathon, placing 30th out of 24,271 runners. In hopes of instilling a healthy lifestyle and a love of running in others, Joe has served on the Board of Directors for the Valley Isle Road Runners since 1993. He has served as Race Director at one time or another for almost every running event on Maui, and has been the Race Director for the Hana Relay for the past 23 years. Joe of course could not do any of this without the support and love of his family, wife, Shannon, their son Bailey (13), and their daughter Savannah (11). Congratulations to all of you and looking forward to hearing about your future accomplishments. Jacky Takakura, Admin-istrative Officer, Department of Planning would like to congratulate Michele McLean, Deputy Director of the Department of Planning and her husband

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Paul McLean on their newest arrival whom they have named Rosie. Rosie is their newly adopted golden lab puppy. Congratulations once again for the adoption and welcoming of a new family member.

Lois Whitney, Assistant Communications Director for Mayor Alan Arakawa, celebrated the first year since adopting her sweet Border Collie, Jaxson. A smart senior dog at 10, Jaxson still enjoys chasing feral chickens and conducting twice daily inspections of their Sandhills neighborhood and Keopoulani Park. Lois was taking photos of the Mayor at an event at Maui Mall on Nov. 1, 2014 and noticed a VERY cute dog smiling at her from inside a cage fronting Whole Foods. It was love at first sight, and even through some difficult first months of infected paws, fireworks freakouts and power struggles with the reigning cat queen, everyone has settled into a happy and (relatively) peaceful existence. Watchout, chickens, Jaxson gonna gitcha!!

Congratulations to Thomas Hayashi on his acceptance to U.S. Senator Brian Schatz’s “Schatz Seniors” Internship Program for high school seniors. The year-long internship provides students

with civic leadership and community service opportunities through a hands-on learning environment to teach high school seniors about democracy, governance and the U.S. Senate. The program creates a forum to share issues directly with U.S. Senator Schatz while also engaging them with their own community issues. Thomas is one of 15 seniors selected state-wide by competitive application and interview. Students were selected based on their academic performance and community service. An honors student at Seabury Hall, Thomas is active in the Philosophy and Debate Clubs, Cum Laude Society, student government, and is also a member of Maui Taiko. Thomas is the son of Duane and Agnes Hayashi (Dept. of Management).

Congratulations to Leinani Hong (East Parks) & Vili Filimoe’atu on the birth of their beautiful son, Alika Keali’ikauahi TaiSun Filimoe’atu, on Sept. 24th, 2015. He was born 7 lb. 9 oz. and 20 inches.

Kudos to Luke Kahuhu, son of Dept. of Corporation Counsel’s Lisa Kahuhu, and Riley Regan, son of Dept. of Management’s Keith Regan, who were teammates in the HiloMaui Golf Cup Tournament on November 7-8 at Kahili Golf Course & The Dunes at Maui Lani.

Michelle Makii, Secretary to the Director of the Department of Environmental Management, would like to wish a happy birthday to the November babies at the Department of Environmental Management: Leslie Bartolome, Albert Hahn, Kim Nakagawa, Mark O’Sullivan, Gregory Jensen, Susan Ricardos, Robert Kaniho, Martin Guilmette, Stephanie Thomas, Lorne Pico, Seung Huh, Michael Ratte, Scot Murayama, Allen Atkinson.

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Managing Director Regan sponsors Halloween contest BEST OFFICE SPIRIT: 1st: ($50) – Department of Planning, Zoning Administration and Enforcement Div. 2nd: ($25) – Department of Finance (2nd Floor) 3rd: ($10) – Department of Corporation Counsel

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BEST COSTUME: 1st: ($50) – SeaRay Beltran, Department of Corporation Counsel 2nd: ($25) – Department of Parks & Recreation, Permits Division 3rd: ($10) – Jon Gushiken, Department of Finance, Real Property Tax Division

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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County

Civil Air Patrol Promotion Ceremony on October 13.

The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your County with Mayor Arakawaâ&#x20AC;? TV show on efforts to address homelessness was aired live on Akaku Channel 55 on Wednesday, November 4 at 7 p.m.

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Moderated by Managing Director Keith Regan, the show featured Mayor Arakawa, as well as Jud Cunningham, Chief Executive Officer of Aloha House, Inc. and Dorene Toutant, Maui County Services Director of Mental Health Kokua. The show will re-air on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. on November 11-25 on the same channel.

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Managing Director Keith Regan with 2015 Little Fashionista Cayli Oshiro, daugher of Miss Maui Filipina 2010 Dibea Lapid Oshiro Art Vento, Mayor Arakawa, & Kathy Collins at the 10th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival

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Staff members of the Department of Water Supply & Department of Housing & Human Concerns did their part to â&#x20AC;&#x153;punch cancer in the faceâ&#x20AC;? by wearing Go Pink Campaign shirts (or anything pink) last month. Much mahalo to MFD and MPD this year for spearheading the fight against cancer, and helping raise support for the Maui County cancer patients and survivors who are the real heroes.

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Boy Scout Distinguished Citizens Dinner on October 17, 2015

Maui Disability Alliance Legislative Forum on October 28, 2015

Cameron Center Blessing & Groundbreaking Ceremony on October 13, 2015

10th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival on October 11, 2015

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Maui County Product Enrichment Program 2015

NOVEMBER

Wailuku FIRST FRIDAY Friday, November 6 from 6 to 9 PM. Join the free family event on the historic Market Street in Wailuku. Enjoy ono-delicious foods, multiple live music & entertainment stages and activities for the keiki (children). For more information call (808) 878-1888 or visit https://mauifridays.com/wailuku. NANI I KA HALA: Weaving Hawai'i and Hō Mai Ka Hala: Bring Forth the Hala Now to Dec 20, 2015 at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center, in collaboration with Bishop Museum, is pleased to present Nani I Ka Hala: Weaving Hawaiʻi. Hala or pū hala, known in Western science as Pandanus tectorius, is among the most important plants in the ecological and cultural history of Hawaiʻi and the broader Pacific. This exhibition explores the beauty of mea ulana (woven objects) from ceremonial and everyday use, displaying the generational knowledge of hala from ancestral to modern times through historic works from the museum's collection. For more information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org Lahaina’s Sun Yat-sen Festival Honors the Father of Modern China Friday, November 13 & 14, 2015. Wo Hing Museum in Lahaina pays tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, known as The Father of Modern China, with the annual Sun Yat-sen Festival held this year on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15. Sun Yat-sen led the early 20th century revolution and became China’s first president. His revolutionary activities have roots on Maui, where his older brother lived, and connections with the Wo Hing Society in Lahaina. 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. For more information call (808) 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com

Hawaiian Music Series Thursday, November 19, 6 – 7:30 pm, Enjoy FREE Hawaiian Music Series concerts in front of the Baldwin Home Museum, Front Street, Lahaina (Corner of Dickenson & Front Street). For more information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org

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

Kuha′o Business Center WORKSHOPS County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development

November 2015

Kuha’o Business Center workshops are offered to the general public through the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. All workshops are held at the Kuha’o Business Center, and are subject to change or cancellation. To register call 553‐8100. Workshops are free unless otherwise noted.

County of Maui Budget Meeting on Molokai

Monday, November 9, 2015 – 4:00 p.m. Mitchell Pauole Center

MARSEC Card Training Wednesday, November 18, 2015 – 1-3:00 p.m. Kuha’o Business Center

VIDEO CONFERENCES Singapore & Southeast Asia – Learn About New Market Opportunities Instructor: Luanne Theseira Tuesday, November 3, 2015 – 9:30 am to 10:30 am The Power of the Inbox! Marketing in the 21st Century! Instructor McKenna Hallett Friday, November 13, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Making Better Decisions for Leaders using the Six Thinking Hats by Marc Levine Instructor: Marc Levine Monday, November 16, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Energize Your Business 101 Instructor: Shalandra Abbey Tuesday, November 17, 2015 – 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 14 Days to a Better Social Media Marketing Plan Instructor: Nicole Fisher Wednesday, November 18, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30) Time-Saving Tips for Computer Users Instructor: Danielle Miller Thursday, November 19, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PERSONNEL SERVICES

New IRS Tax Form 1095-C Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage If you are a County of Maui (“County”) employee, you may receive a Form 1095-C in the coming months. Important information from this form may be required as part of your personal tax filing for the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. What is Form 1095-C: Employer-Provided Health Insurance Offer and Coverage? You have probably heard of Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). One change that may impact you directly is Form 1095-C. Organizations that employ more than 50 people are required to report full-time employee health insurance offerings to the Internal Revenue Service. The Form 1095-C includes information about the health insurance coverage offered to you and, if applicable, your family. You may receive multiple Form 1095-Cs if you worked for multiple employers in the previous calendar year. You may also receive Form 1095Cs from HMSA or Kaiser if you have insurance coverage through the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund (EUTF). You may need to submit information from the form(s) in 2016 as a part of your personal tax filing for the calendar year ending December 31, 2015. When should I expect to receive Form 1095-C? The County plans to distribute Form 1095-C by February 1, 2016 that includes information for the previous calendar year. Most full-time employees will receive Form 1095-C in 2016 for the 2015 calendar year. What do I need to do now? You don’t need to do anything except stay tuned for future instructions and please don’t panic!

November Call to reserve a seat: Ph. 270-5770 Maui County Business Resource Center workshops are offered to the general public through the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development. All workshops are held at the Maui County Business Resource Center, Maui Mall and are subject to change or cancellation. Workshops are free unless otherwise noted.

Singapore & Southeast Asia – Learn About New Market Opportunities Instructor: Luanne Theseira Tuesday, November 3, 2015 – 9:30 am to 10:30 am Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about export opportunities for Hawaii companies in Southeast Asia, from Malaysia to the Philippines, Thailand to Indonesia, and Singapore, directly from U.S. Commercial Specialist, Luanne Theseira. She has over a decade of experience assisting U.S. companies and expertise to share with you! The United States has a fast-growing trade and investment relationship with the ten countries that compose the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). ASEAN has a population of 626 million with an economy valued at $2.4 trillion. ASEAN is the second fastest growing Asian economy after China. The ASEAN annual income is continuing to rise which will continue to make them an important consumer market.

answer all questions on your book project. Patrick Snow is an international best-selling author of Creating Your Own Destiny, The Affluent Entrepreneur, and Boy Entrepreneur has sold between 250,000 and one million copies of his three books in five languages and 108 countries. He has been featured as a cover story in USA TODAY, The New York Times, and Forbes. When he is not traveling the world presenting, he lives in Wailuku, HI. For more information visit www.PatrickSnow.com or www.ThePublishingDoctor.com.

BUSINESS IN THE THINK TANK WITH MBB MEMBERS (FREE) Tuesday, November 10, 2015 - 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Maui Business Brainstormers (MBB) invite you to bring your business challenge to our Brainstorming Segment OR If you want to feature your business (or business concept) in our “Think Tank” segment (that’s 20 minutes just for you), submit a form on the MBB meetup site, OR come along to brainstorm and be showered with ideas. FEATURES • Mingling, Introductions • Get to Know Your Neighbor An opportunity to interact with new faces and strengthen your own ability to communicate succinctly with others in fast-paced situations • Featured Business in the Think Tank A 20-minute segment in which a selected business is featured for focused brainstorming with the group. Owners of startups and small businesses benefit from this activity. You are qualified if you have a business concept fully researched and planned but with questions or obstacles remaining, or if you are a business already in operation with sales, but facing challenges to achieve further growth. The business owner needs to be an MBB member. To be featured in the 20-minute 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! To attend, please RSVP at www.Meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers. Non-members need first to join the FREE membership of MBB.

Improv Your Selling: Speak Less-Sell More Instructor: Marc Levine Thursday, November 12, 2015 – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Do your profits match your passion? Learn to convert more prospects into clients. Do you want to help a prospect feel less defensive and more empowered to buy? Learn a simple and honest approach to sales. There are proven powerful techniques have helped others increase sales from 20-50%. These techniques are based on the foundational ideas of improvisation. In improvisation actors create scenes and a shared world without either one knowing what the other is thinking or about to say. They utilize principles that allow for discovery, heightened listening, laughter and agreement. These principles work beautifully in sales. We will breakdown these principles and use them in real world scenarios to help you sell more with ease. In this fun, highly interactive workshop, you will: Do less talking, more problem solving, and provide more solutions which equals sales for your business. Learn how to relieve the pressure of decision-making and empower people to buy. (People love to buy but hate to be sold) For over 20 years Marc Levine has impacted the bottom line of organizations as a sales director, trainer, and coach. His clients range from entrepreneurs, non-profits, and small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations such as Citibank, Sony Pictures, and Best Buy. He receives raving reviews as a speaker at international industry conferences. Marc teaches simple, proven, and powerful techniques that create results. He does so

in a light and humorous way where new ideas are easy to absorb and apply. He integrates his background in improvisational comedy into business to accelerate success.

The Power of the Inbox! Marketing in the 21st Century! Instructor McKenna Hallett Friday, November 13, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

See the amazing results that the sending of a single email can bring to your bottom line. Push your business to new levels of successful marketing with this already simple, effective, accepted, and most commonly utilized tool: email marketing. Email marketing has always been a more powerful marketing machine and has the highest ROI of any other online marketing tool. During this free one-hour workshop and 30 minute Q & A session, you will learn the very best and latest tips and tricks for successful email marketing. Are you on top of this most versatile form of social media? What is the first impression you give when they see you in their email inbox? And when they see you there, what do they do? This powerful seminar takes you systematically through effective email strategies and best practices. Discover the five easy steps you must take to harness the power of the inbox!     

Learn the simple ways to grow a healthy list and quickly grow your sales Create compelling content and learn how to motivate your customers to act now. Easily customize a beautiful, mobile-friendly template that matches your brand Learn the tricks that will to get your emails opened and converting to more sales Track your results and learn to target your message for even more sales

You don’t want to miss this. In addition, there will be a free whitepaper to all attendees: “How to Create Compelling Content”. It will rock your marketing mind! With High Season right around the corner, you can easily get a plan in place that will end the “slow season” blues this year and forever! Mckenna Hallett is a professional consultant and owner of www.MyGoldenWords.com who blogs regularly to a worldwide audience. With over two decades of experience with her own small business on Maui, she brings practical and easy-to-use advice to all business owners at any stage. She had her first business at the age of seven and has been in sales and marketing roles in both retail and wholesale with both small and large businesses for over 50 years. Making Better Decisions for Leaders using the Six Thinking Hats by Marc Levine Instructor: Marc Levine Monday, November 16, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Scientists say we only use 10% of our brain which is a detriment when making decisions and finding solutions to challenging problems. The Six Thinking Hats Process allows us to make the most of our brain power and the brains of our teammates. It is amazing, simple and produces fantastic outcomes. It’s simple because it utilizes ways we commonly think. It’s powerful because it provides a structure to maximize our common ways of thinking. It also removes the blinders we have. When used with teams it quickly creates a level of cohesion. It eliminates the traps we often fall into that inhibit us. It helps us think clearly when under stress. Join us to learn this wonderful tool to help you succeed whether you're an entrepreneur or team leader. Make better decisions now! For over 20 years Marc Levine has impacted the bottom line of organizations as a sales director, trainer, and coach. His clients range from entrepreneurs, non-profits, and small businesses to Fortune 500 organizations such as Citibank, Sony Pictures, and Best Buy. He receives raving reviews as a speaker at international

industry conferences. Marc teaches simple, proven, and powerful techniques that create results. He does so in a light and humorous way where new ideas are easy to absorb and apply. He integrates his background in improvisational comedy into business to accelerate success.

Energize Your Business 101 Instructor: Shalandra Abbey Tuesday, November 17, 2015 – 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Do potential customers go right past your business as if it wasn't even there? Or do you have a dramatic energy pull that brings customers in who are not even sure why they are there? Are you ready to improve upon energy flow in all aspects of your business? In this workshop, you will learn about: 1. How to identify blocked energy in your business. 2. Learn ways to clear it. 3. Acquire ways to maintain a harmonious energy flow. 4. Evaluating your results. Plus, you will receive a helpful handout reminder! Shalandra Abbey is a Reiki Master and author of the popular Reiki Book, "Living a Life of Reiki." For the past 25 years she has been practicing Reiki full-time in Hawaii and around the globe. In 1989 she resigned from the IBM corporation because she found an exciting, simple way, for people of all ages, religions, and cultural backgrounds, to work with the energy that is all around them to promote their health and well-being. Shalandra is renowned for her distant and in person clearing of energy in businesses, homes, people, situations, plants and animals. Visit www.ReikiHawaii.com for more information.

14 Days to a Better Social Media Marketing Plan Instructor: Nicole Fisher Wednesday, November 18, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30) In this workshop, you will get an understanding of why you are on Facebook. You will also learn how to make more meaningful connections with your audience, how to use Facebook to help you brand your business, know the difference between a Page and a Profile and why you need both. You will be presented with a 10 point checklist of Facebook Page best practices for brand and planning. Would you like answers to these questions? 1) Should my page be tied to my Personal Profile? 2) How do I merge Facebook Pages? 3) How do I find good content to post on my Page? 4) How do I set up Facebook Friends Lists? 5) How do I see my Fans? 6) What are the starred “Reviews” and how can I delete them? Get these questions answered, and more, from this fascinating workshop which 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.

Time-Saving Tips for Computer Users Instructor: Danielle Miller Thursday, November 19, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Spending lots of time running your businesses from your computer? Join Maui's Marketing Coach, Danielle Miller for this class where she'll share time-saving shortcuts. Computer users love these clever tips because they help get tasks done faster. Stop wasting time with the old way of searching Google. Using simple search

recipes you can find what you're looking for in half the time. Learn about free tools that help you stay on top of industry news and monitor for mentions of your business. Feel free to bring your laptop so you can follow along. Danielle Miller is a marketing coach, keynote speaker and Edventure Instructor at UHMC (University of Hawaii Maui Campus - Continuing Education Department). She creates and implements strategic marketing campaigns that result in more website traffic and email subscribers.

BECOMING A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR: Leveraging the World's Greatest Marketing Secret by Writing, Publishing and Promoting Your Book to Better Market Your Business Instructor: Patrick Snow November 24, 2015 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Are you looking for a better way to market your business? Do you have a burning desire to become a bestselling author? Attend this seminar and learn how to make your publishing and business goals come true. If you want to stand out from your competition, strengthen your credentials, and get free publicity, then writing and publishing book is your best marketing strategy. Let international best-selling author, Patrick Snow, guide you through the process. In this two-hour seminar you will learn your three publishing options, top five requirements for becoming a best-selling author, and 18 mistakes to avoid. Most importantly you will learn how to monetize your passion and even better market your business, or start a new business using your book as a platform from which you can launch! Come early, and stay late for his Q/A session that will answer all questions on your book project. Patrick Snow is an international best-selling author of Creating Your Own Destiny, The Affluent Entrepreneur, and Boy Entrepreneur has sold between 250,000 and one million copies of his three books in five languages and 108 countries. As a professional speaker he has given more than 2,500 speeches on three continents. As a publishing, book marketing, and speaker coach he has mentored more than 750 clients worldwide to achieve their publishing goals. He has been featured as a cover story in USA TODAY, The New York Times, and Forbes. When he is not traveling the world presenting, he lives in Wailuku, HI. For more information visit www.PatrickSnow.com or www.ThePublishingDoctor.com.

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SPECIAL EVENING WORKSHOP $45.00 PER SESSION

“QUICKBOOKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS” by Richard Kehoe, CPA Hands-on computer training for beginners. Thursday, November 19, 2015 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Learn to set up your company’s QuickBooks in a small class setting with personalized tutoring. This class is for new users and will teach you how to record sales, receive payments, prepare invoices and balance your checkbook. Get customized answers and schedule a follow-up appointment at no cost to discuss YOUR solutions. Sponsored by SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) and presented by Richard Kehoe, CPA and lead SCORE counselor.

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Public Input Sought on Proposed Expansion of Maui Bus Service Community information meetings have been scheduled and are open to the public. The purpose of the meetings is to discuss the fixed route and commuter service and to present proposals to improve service and routes. Monday, Nov. 9, 2015 • 6:00PM–8:00PM Kihei Community Center, 303 E. Lipoa Street, Kihei Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2015 • 6:00PM–8:00PM West Maui Kaunoa Senior Center, 788 Pauoa Street, Lahaina Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 • 6:00PM–8:00PM Mayor Hannibal Tavares Community Center, Multi-Purpose Room, 91 Pukalani Street, Pukalani Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015 • 6:00PM–8:00PM Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu Street, Kahului To request special assistance or an auxiliary aid to attend this event, please contact the Department of Transportation at (808) 270-7511 at least seven days prior to the event. For more information about the Maui County Short-Range Transit Plan, please contact Marc Takamori at Maui Department of Transportation at (808) 270-7511.

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Healthy Workstation Guidelines 101 3

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Position the work surface about an inch below your rested elbow height, allowing your shoulders to be relaxed. Rest your palms - not your wrists - on a palm support.

MOUSE Position your mouse close to the keyboard to minimize reaching. Avoid anchoring your wrist on the mousing surface. Instead, glide the heel of your palm over the mousing surface and use your entire arm to mouse.

VIEW Position the monitor about an arm’s length away with the top line of text at or slightly below eye level. Tilt the monitor slightly away from you so your line of sight is about perpendicular to the monitor.

ALIGN Align the monitor and spacebar with the midline of your body and arrange frequently used work tools within easy reach.

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Position a task light to the side opposite your writing hand. Shine it on paper documents but away from computer monitors to reduce glare.

REST Take two or three 30 to 60 second breaks each hour to allow your body to recover from periods of repetitive stress.

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Note: While working on a standing workstation use a 1” – 2” ergonomic matt.

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Raise or lower the seat to ensure your thighs are parallel to the floor with your feet flat on the floor or a footrest.

Adjust seat pan depth to maintain two inches of clearance between the back of your knees and the front edge of the seat.

Adjust backrest height to comfortably fit the small of your back.

Adjust the recline tension, if necessary, to support varying degrees of recline throughout the day. Avoid the use of recline locks.

Lean back and relax in your chair to allow the backrest to support your upper body. (This newer style or ergonomic sitting may not be for

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TYPE Use an articulating keyboard support and position it 1 to 1.5 inches above your thighs. Angle the keyboard away from your body to keep wrists straight while typing. Rest your palms—not your wrists—on a palm support.

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MOUSE Position your mouse close to the keyboard or over the numeric keypad to minimize reaching. Avoid anchoring your wrist on the desk. Instead, glide the heel of your palm over the mousing surface and use your entire arm to mouse.

VIEW Position the monitor at least an arm’s length away with the top line of text at or slightly below eye level. Tilt the monitor away from you so your line of sight is perpendicular to the monitor.

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ILLUMINATE Position a task light to the side opposite your writing hand. Shine it on paper documents but away from computer monitors to reduce glare.

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Align the monitor and spacebar with the midline of your body and arrange frequently used work tools within easy reach. Prop reference documents between your body and the monitor with an in-line document holder.

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REST Take two or three 30- to 60-second breaks each hour to allow your body to recover from periods of repetitive stress.