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High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui OCTOBER 2016
MAUI FIL-AM HERITAGE FESTIVAL TO BE HELD OCTOBER 15 MAUI COUNTY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY ON OCTOBER 22 DELEGATION FROM SISTER CITY FUKUYAMA VISITS MAUI
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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 CONTRIBUTORS Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa James Buika Charnan Carroll Ruth Griffith Jennifer Hawkins Jan Inouye-Ogata Guy Joao Michelle Makii Linn Nishikawa Keith Regan Wendy Stebbins Ronald Steben Jacky Takakura Edward Taomoto Susan Underwood Jessica Woo Sharon Zalsos
3rd Annual Made in Maui County Festival set for Nov. 4-5.................. 7 Every smoke alarm has an expiration date: What’s yours? ................ 8 National Make a Difference Day comes to Maui County, Saturday, October 22 .............................................................................................................. 9 Delegation from Sister City Fukuyama visits Maui, participates in Fair Parade .............................................................................................................. 10 16 reasons why you should be at the Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival ..................................................................................................................... 11 Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 14 Explore life at 55! .................................................................................................. 15 Five Germiest Spots in Your Home................................................................ 16 Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)..................................................................... 17 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 19
Cover Photo: Ryan Piros
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha everyone, We have been talking about disaster preparedness for quite some time now and how we have been so lucky not to have been hit by these tsunamis and hurricanes that keep heading our way. In the end, we were hit with a storm that had no name but still managed to change the very course of the Wailuku River on September 14th. The storm badly damaged Kepaniwai Park, as well as Iao State Park up the road. The flood also swept through some of the properties downstream which was devastating for some of our residents. Our own Fire Chief Jeff Murray climbed the roof of one of the homes himself to rescue some children and their grandmother while another woman had to literally swim under her own door in order to escape out of her home. When it was all said and done the next morning we got a good look at what had happened. A portion of our parking lot at Kepaniwai had been washed away, mud covered areas of Iao Valley Road and some residents woke up to a Wailuku River that was much different from there the night before. What’s important is that we responded to the community’s cry for help. We had water tankers to supply fresh drinking water for those without service, because the flood had washed away one of our water mains. We had road crews getting mud and debris off the streets so cars could pass. We had police officers stationed at the top of Iao Valley Road to let residents and workers in and keep everyone else out. There was a lot of work to do, and I am very proud of how we reacted as a county. Our Department of Water Supply, Department of Public Works, Parks Department as well as many other departments all got together to take care of business. There were some limitations to what we could and could not do, but the main thing is that we responded quickly and worked to find solutions. Special thanks go out to Anna Foust and her Civil Defense team. Mahalo for keeping all of us informed and sending our county work crews where we needed to be in order to help the community in the most effective and efficient way possible. In the meantime let’s stay prepared, because as we’ve seen, not every disaster gives us a warning beforehand. Mahalo and God bless.
Mayor Alan Arakawa
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A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan “He who does not know how to look back at where he came from will never get to his destination.” – Dr. Jose Rizal This month at the County we are observing Filipino American History Month, which we kicked off recently at a flag-raising ceremony fronting the County Building. It was an inspiring event that featured the national anthems of the United States, Hawaii and the Philippines, and our hearts burst with pride with the singing of each of the beloved melodies and lyrics. After the flags were solemnly raised, a large flag of the Philippines was unfurled and displayed with the help of all in attendance, while Ryan Piros photographed the historic moment from the roof of the County Building. It was a moment that brought joy and a sense of unity to the members of our community who were in attendance, no matter what ethnicity or nationality we were. Folk dancing (including a graceful number by my wife Lynn!) and Filipino food sampling by local restaurants rounded out the very special occasion, and everyone enjoyed the many wonderful aspects of the Filipino culture. One Filipino who was revered for his perseverance and thirst for knowledge is an example of ways we can continually make our own community the very best it can be. Dr. José Rizal has remained one of the country’s most venerated and beloved heroes and has inspired generations of Filipinos as well as countless others around the world. This intelligent man was not only a political reformist, but a surgeon and linguist as well. Having started out studying law, Dr. Rizal switched to medicine when he learned that his mother was going blind, and he went on to specialize in ophthalmology. He studied in Spain and traveled to many countries, and became conversant in 22 languages. His hunger for knowledge, and his desire to effect change with that knowledge, can be summed up in one word: Inspirational. A genius mathematician, scientist, artist and writer, Dr. Rizal has been hailed as a multi-faceted prodigy, someone who could take up any skill or subject, and master it. He even dabbled in a vast array of subjects such as architecture, cartography, anthropology, economics, martial arts, fencing and acting. His novel, Noli Me Tángere, written in Spanish while he was a university student in Madrid, was an exposé of the Filipino culture as anti-intellectual, unenlightened and backward. This work has endured over 100 years and is required reading for high school students in the Philippines. Yet when it was published in 1887, Rizal was labeled as a subversive, and later an enemy of the state, for angering the Spanish colonial elite and criticizing the Spanish friars and the power of the church. His writings became the mainstay of literature that inspired both peaceful reformists and armed revolutionaries alike. He contributed essays, allegories, poems and editorials to the local newspaper, sometimes under a pen name, advocating for freedom of assembly and speech, equal rights under the law for both Filipinos and Spanish plaintiffs, and other important reforms. As you well know, Dr. Rizal’s life ended tragically at the hands of Spanish firing squad, yet that was just the beginning of the impact his life has had on millions, perhaps billions, of people. This extraordinary leader was indeed a man whose ideals have helped shape our modern day civilization in the Philippines, here in Hawaii, and around the globe. Dr. Rizal fought for the education of Filipinos and their achievement of a national identity as a prerequisite to freedom, in peaceful yet meaningful ways. Here in Maui County, each of us is an important facet of that work here at home, and I would like to thank you for all that you do to keep Maui no ka ‘oi.
Mahalo, and Mabuhay.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS FAIR TO BE HELD OCTOBER 15
FREE LEARN-TO-SWIM SESSIONS OFFERED UPCOUNTRY
The County of Maui Committee on the Status of Women announced it is hosting its 3rd Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Fair on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Queen Kaahumanu Center.
The County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation, Aquatics Division, announced that free learn-to-swim classes will be offered October 17 through November 26, 2016 at the Upcountry Pool.
The event is open to the public and is designed to provide information about domestic violence, as well as the support and resources available to our community. Participating organizations include Women Helping Women, PACT (Parents And Children Together), Child & Family Services, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney – Victim Witness Program, and Maui Police Department’s Domestic Violence Unit.
Participants will be accepted on a first-come, firstserved basis and will begin Saturday, October 15, 2016 at the pool. The six-week sessions include one class per week, with space limited to six children per class.
“It’s up to us as a community to help stop the madness of domestic violence,” said Sheila Kelley, Vice-Chair of the Committee on the Status of Women. “Our hope is that this event can offer hope and healing to anyone needing help in saying ‘No More’ to an abusive situation. We all need to be educated about the impacts as well as the resources that are available, because in truth, domestic violence affects all of our lives.” For more information on the event, contact Pili Nahooikaika at ph. 270-7855.
Level 1 classes are for children age 4 to 6; parent participation may be required. Level 2 classes are for children age 5 to 8. Child must be present at registration for a swim assessment. The classes will be held at the following days/ times: Level 1: Mondays 3:00 - 3:30 p.m.; Fridays 3:00 3:30 p.m. Level 2: Wednesdays 3:00 – 3:30 p.m.; Saturdays 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Joshua Gibbins at 5721479. For general aquatics information, visit www. mauicounty.gov/aquatics.
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55TH ANNUAL HWWA & 1ST ANNUAL HRWA JOINT CONFERENCE & EXPO
skate parks, upcoming skate events will be held on Lana’i and in our East, West & Hana districts.
Registration is now open for the 55th Annual Hawaii Water Works Association and 1st Annual Hawaii Rural Water Association Joint Conference and Exposition to be held on November 2-4 at Wailea Marriott Beach Resort & Spa.
For more information on dates and locations for the upcoming events, call our district offices at: East 572-1836, West 270-4314, Hana 248-7022, Lanai 565-6979.
Conference information, registration and accommodations, along with golf tournament and field trip information can be found at the following site: http://www.hrwa.net/2016-annual-conference. html Be sure to click the blue “Register for the Conference” button and get registered today!
LANAI SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FOR FUMIGATION TENTING The Lanai Senior Center will be closed from noon on October 13 for drywood termite tent fumigation and will reopen the following Monday at 8 a.m. on October 17. The closure affects the following senior center programs as well as other department offices that share the same building. They include: - Kaunoa Senior Services lunch program - Kaunoa Senior Services Meals-on-Wheels program - The Maui County Office on Aging, Lanai office - The Division of Immigration Services, Lanai office - The Motor Vehicles and Licensing Division, Lanai office For more information about the closure call the Department of Housing and & Human Concerns at 270-7805.
PARKS & RECREATION HOSTS DISTRICT SKATEBOARDING EVENTS The Department of Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Aloha Boards, is providing skateboarding events in our various Parks districts until June 2017. While skate events were recently held on Moloka’i and at the Kalama & Keopuolani page 6
Prizes, giveaways and refreshments are provided at each event. All skate events are free and open to the public. All skill levels are welcome. Safety instruction precedes each event and activities are offered for the beginner as well as the more advanced skater. For more information, call our Recreation Program Planner at 270-6157.
SOUTH MAUI 3 ON 3 YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD OCTOBER 14-15 The South Maui office of the Department of Parks & Recreation will be holding its 2nd annual free 3 on 3 youth basketball tournament on October 14-15, 2016 at the Kalama Park Courts. This tournament will consist of three divisions, 18 under, 15 under, 12 & under, and limited to 10 teams per division. There will also be skill competitions to test your basketball abilities. Participants must register as a team with a maximum of 4 players. Individual applications will not be accepted. To register, pick up forms at the South Maui Parks Office at 303 E. Lipoa Street, Kihei. Deadline is September 2nd. For more information, call Cody at 891-4953.
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3rd Annual Made in Maui County Festival set for Nov. 4-5
Maui County’s largest products show, the annual Made in Maui County Festival, returns on November 4 and 5, 2016. Now in its third year, this popular event features over 140 vendors offering a wide variety of made in Maui County products, including foods, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashion, gifts, collectibles and more ALL in one location – the Maui Arts & Cultural Center in Kahului. This year, over 140 product vendors will offer a wide variety of foods, produce, art, crafts, jewelry, fashions, gifts, collectibles and more. Of this total, 40 businesses are new to the event, 16 businesses are from Molokai, and one from Lanai. Additionally, on Saturday, 12 of Maui’s popular food trucks will be featured in the Festival’s Food Court, offering a myriad of island-inspired menu items. “Providing opportunities for our local businesses is the main reason why this Festival was created,” said Maui County Mayor Alan Arakawa. “Today, this event is not only an annual tradition for shoppers but also it’s one of the most sought-after product shows for entrepreneurs. This Festival offers a springboard to take their business to the next level by creating a vehicle to unveil new products, secure new wholesale accounts, and connect with new customers.”
The Festival will kickoff on Friday, November 4 with a special “Shoppers Preview” from 1:30 pm to 6 pm. All attendees will receive a free Festival tote bag. Tickets ($35 per person) are available at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center Box Office, (808) 242-SHOW (7469) or MauiArts.org. On Saturday, November 5, the “Big Festival Day” will be open from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Public admission is $5 at the gate, children 12 and under are free. Saturday’s festivities will include product demonstrations, a fashion show, food trucks, and prize drawings. The first 2,000 attendees will also receive a free Festival tote bag. On both days, attendees can also enter Hawaiian Airlines’ drawing for a chance to win 120,000 HawaiianMiles. Event parking is free. Free shuttle service will also be provided from War Memorial Gymnasium to the Maui Arts & Cultural Center on Saturday. The Festival is presented by the County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and the Maui Chamber of Commerce. Event sponsors include: Hawaiian Airlines; Pasha Hawaii; HAWAI`I Magazine; Hawaii State Department of Transportation, Kahului Airport; The Maui News; Maui No Ka Oi Magazine; The
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Maui Visitor Channel; Pacific Media Group; HMSA; INNOVATE Hawaii; KAOI Radio Group; Alexander & Baldwin, Inc.; American Savings Bank; Courtyard Marriott, Maui Kahului Airport; HHawaii Media; Maui Electric Company; Residence Inn Maui Wailea; Central Pacific Bank; Goodfellow Bros., Inc.; HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union; Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club; Matson; Maui Hotel & Lodging Association; Maui Printing Company; State
of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism; Expeditions; Richard Kehoe CPA; RedFin; and Roberts Hawaii. For more information, visit www. MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com, email info@ MadeInMauiCountyFestival.com or call (808) 270-7710. Connect with the Festival on Facebook, Twitter (#MIMCF2016), Instagram and Pinterest.
Every smoke alarm has an expiration date: What’s yours? Does your home have a smoke alarm? According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the answer is likely yes: NFPA research shows that most american homes have at least one, but do you know how old your smoke alarms are? If you’re like most people, you’re probably not so sure.
critical importance of knowing how old their smoke alarms are and replacing them once they’re 10 years old. Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15, 2016.
The County of Maui, Department of Fire and Public Safety is hosting a fire prevention demonstration at the Lahaina Recreation Park, Field A recent survey 7 on September 30 conducted by NFPA at 9:30 am, and at the revealed that only a small percentage of people Keopuolani Horse Shoe Pit on October 28 at 9:30 know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often am., in support of Fire Prevention Week and this they need to be replaced. That lack of awareness year’s campaign. The event will include a fire safety is a concern for the Maui Fire Department and presentation, ‘Tools of the Trade” exhibition, fire NFPA, along with fire departments throughout the truck displays, the Air 1 rescue helicopter, and a country, because smoke alarms don’t last forever. visit from Sparky the Fire Dog and Smokey Bear. “Time and again, I’ve seen the life-saving impact smoke alarms can have in a home fire, but I’ve also seen the tragedy that can result when smoke alarms aren’t working properly,” said Maui Fire Chief Jeffery Murray. “That’s why we’re making a concerted effort to educate Maui County residents about the overall importance of smoke alarms and that they do have a life limit.” NFPA 72, National Fire Alarm Code®, requires smoke alarms be replaced at least every 10 years, but because the public is generally unaware of this requirement, many homes have smoke alarms past their expiration date, putting people at increased risk.
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As the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years, NFPA is promoting this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Don’t Wait - Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” to better educate the public about the
To find out how old your smoke alarm is and its expiration date, simply look on the back of the alarm where the date of manufacture is marked. The smoke alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date (not the date of purchase). The Maui Fire Department strongly urges that smoke alarms be tested monthly, and that batteries be replaced once a year or when they begin to chirp, signaling that they’re running low. For more information on smoke alarms and this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Don’t Wait: Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” visit www.firepreventionweek.org or contact Parrish Purdy, Fire Inspector and Public Education Officer at 808-876-4697 or email parrish.purdy@ mauicounty.gov.
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National Make a Difference Day comes to Maui County, Saturday October 22 Learn about this impactful day and how the County of Maui Volunteer Center is celebrating. BY: WENDY STEBBINS Every day • Clean around a home of the nation, someone people are who is unable volunteering. to clean But 25 years themselves ago, a light • bulb went Volunteer at off—what a Habitat for if there was Humanity a dedicated project day of service in which • thousands of Grocery volunteers shop for a united to neighbor who make an is homebound even bigger impact? To do a Now one of “Done in a the largest Day Project” single-days Volunteers help the Maui Farm with many outdoor volunteer needs. This is a local you will have 2-acre educational farm that provides hands-on, family-centered programs for children to plan in of service and adults alike. They offer farm tours, field trips, internships, and more in a nurturing nationwide, advance. environment. the day falls Check out the on the fourth above website Saturday or call the every October, and this year, volunteers will observe Volunteer Center for help! Make a Difference Day on October 22, setting out The County of Maui Volunteer Center is gearing to exercise the day’s mission “to improve the lives of up for this big-hearted day by holding a workshop others.” for volunteer leaders called “Building Community There are many things you can do to celebrate Make Connections” on October 21. The free workshop, a Difference Day, and your first stop should be the which will be held at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback official website, makeadifferenceday.com, where you Whale National Marine Sanctuary in Kihei, will can learn more about the day and its mission. Here be led by Mary Lynn Perry, an expert in the field are some ways you make a difference on October 22. of volunteerism, and will focus on topics such as You’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish in just understanding the value of skills-based volunteering, one day! organizing Done in a Day projects and identifying promising partners. The workshop will honor Make a • Form a beach clean-up Difference Day, energizing and motivating those who recruit volunteers for their organizations. For more • Host a food drive at your office information, visit handsonmaui.com. • Putting together hygiene kits of gift baskets So, what are you waiting for? Get out there and make for the women’s shelter a difference in your local community for National • Make greeting cards for elderly care homes, Make a Difference Day on October 22th, 2016! soldiers, or hospice patients •
Walk dogs at an animal shelter
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Beautify a community garden
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Delegation from Sister City Fukuyama visits Maui, participates in Fair Parade A delegation from Fukuyama, Japan visited Maui October 5-7 in honor of Fukuyama’s Centennial Anniversary and its 8th anniversary as a Sister City with Maui County. The delegation, which included newly elected Fukuyama Mayor Naoki Edahiro, were welcomed with an official rose-planting ceremony on October 5 at the County’s new rose garden fronting Kalana O Maui. The garden terrace project was spearheaded by former State Senator Joe Tanaka, and designed and installed with the assistance of Sen. Tanaka and Public Works staff, Jimmy Jones of Pukalani Nursery, James Tavares and others who donated time and materials. In honor of Fukuyama’s Centennial, a Maui delegation visited Fukuyama in May to participate in the Rose Festival parade and in a Maui products promotion at the Tenmaya Department Store. The delegation was led by Mayor Alan Arakawa and included Councilmember Michael Victorino, members of the Maui Japanese Chamber of Commerce and dancers from Halau Hula Keola O Alii O Ke Kai. The public was invited to attend the brief welcome reception which included a proclamation by Mayor Alan Arakawa, ceremonial gift exchanges and a commemorative rose planting at the newly renovated garden area fronting the County building.
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The Fukuyama delegation participated in the Maui Fair Parade and visited the County tent located outside the entertainment tent. Members of the delegation also participated in visits with the Maui Japanese Chamber of Commerce and UH Maui, take hula lessons and enjoy sightseeing at cultural sites.
The delegation included newly elected Fukuyama City Mayor Mr. Naoki Edahiro; Shuji Michihiro, Deputy Superintendant of the Fukuyama City Board of Education; Masaki Tamura, Administrative Officer for the Secretariat and Public Photo: Lois Whitney Relations Division; Tetsuzo Miyachi, Deputy Chairman of the Fukuyama City Assembly, Assemblymen Hisato Kumagai, Kenji Takada and Tadashi Ohtsuka; and Yasuhiro Sato, Secretariat Section Chief of the Fukuyama City Assembly General Affairs Division. Also visiting will be a citizen’s delegation that includes members of a hula group, ‘Olu ‘Olu, that met with members of the Maui delegation that visited Fukuyama this past May. After sharing a 10-year Sister Chamber relationship, Fukuyama City officially became Maui County’s newest Sister City in February 2008, with Maui County becoming Fukuyama City’s first-ever U.S. Sister City. Located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Fukuyama City celebrates a Rose Festival each May to commemorate the 1,000 rose seedlings planted to boost the spirits of residents after the city was destroyed by an air attack in 1945. Now, 70 years later, the city is abloom with more than one million roses, earning its name the “Rose City.” Fukuyama City shares many similarities with Maui County, including a focus on developing environmental technologies to protect precious natural resources while preserving a unique cultural identity. For more information on the Sister Cities Foundation, visit www.mauicountysistercities.org.
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16 Reasons Why You Should Be At Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival Act 15 (2008), designates October as Filipino-American History Month throughout the State of Hawaii “to commemorate the contributions of Filipino-Americans to the history and heritage of Hawaii and the United States.” Now in its sixth year, the Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival, which will be held on October 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Maui Mall, is a family event that promotes and
perpetuates the Filipino culture. We hope you can save the date and join us! Sixteen reasons why you should be at Maui Fil-Am Heritage Festival: 1. It’s the last harvest! This year, the festival will commemorate the last sugar plantation in Hawaii. The Pinoy Artist Contest sponsored by Ben Franklin Arts and Crafts will feature artworks from students on how they would
interpret “The Last Harvest: Honoring our Heritage.” The art contest is an opportunity for kids of all ages to showcase their talent. If you are interested, contact Christine at 205-2809. Pieces from The Sugar Museum will also be featured at the We Got History Exhibit at festival. It will be a great memorable experience for generations to share Photo: Lois Whitney stories! 2. Filipino chefs compete with Battle Kaukau tin can plantation style! This year’s Master P-Noy Chef Cook-Off sponsored by Alexander & Baldwin will allow defending champion Chef Ritchard Cariaga of Ka’ana Kitchen at Andaz Wailea to battle against challengers Chef Aris Aurelio of Kō Restaurant, with cuisine inspired by Hawaii’s sugarcane plantation era, and Chef Gemsley Balagso of The Plantation House Restaurant. Chef Sheldon Simeon of Tin Roof also returns as the guest celebrity host for the competition. Because we are honoring the plantation, the chefs will have to creatively use a kaukau tin can as their vessel. How exciting will it be! BUT WAIT, THERE’S MORE: As always, there will be a
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secret ingredient that will be revealed before the battle. Chefs will have to creatively use the secret ingredient and the kaukau tin can – they might just find themselves in a fishy situation! 3. Filipino designer Iris Viacrusis showcase We’re gathering all the queens and kings to model elaborate Filipino attire pieces put together by distinguished local cultural historian and community organizer from the Big Island Iris Gil Viacrusis. Viacrusis owns Iris Gil Designs and is currently commissioned by the Iolani Palace to recreate its royal gowns. The Filipino Fashionista Fashion Show sponsored by Elsa Segal of The Principal previews Viacrusis’ Habi at Baro Collection, showcasing Philippine cultural items. Better not leave your phone at home because this show will be Facebook-post worthy at every angle! 4. Any Kine Adobo Contest Whether it be chicken, pork, squid, vegetables – we know you can adobo anything! This is for all amateur chefs! Winner takes home $500 and for the name to be put on a perpetual plaque! The Any Kine Adobo Contest sponsored by Tante’s Island Cuisine is in the search for contestants to register for the adobo contest. It’s “any kine” now, so no ingredient limitations! So go get your grandmother’s cousin’s mom’s recipe from the family archives and put it to the tastebudtest! 5. The aprodisiac egg - balut! You know what we’re talking about. That egg with the fertilized duck embryo inside that Filipinos love to eat? The Speedy Balut Eating Contest promoted by Friends of Napua Greig Nakasone for Council is on! Each year we’ve crowned a balut king or balut queen and we’ve wondered who would be next! This is always a crowd favorite and you better register early to get on the list. How fast can you eat a balut?
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The Polvoron Challenge: Eat & Tweet promoted by Friends of Justin Woodson. Polvoron is a favorite powdery Filipino snack. After eating a whole polvoron, the first to whistle wins! Sounds quite easy, right? But imagine all that powdery delight all over your mouth! Next time you find yourself in a Filipino store, try get some polvoron to try for yourself. 7. The Oh Wow Parol Making Contest The Festival is in October but for our crafts section, anyone will be able to make and decorate their own parol. A parol is decorative star Christmas ornament – it was said to be the star that guided the 3 Kings, which led them to Jesus Christ in the stable. We’ll have parol kits made of bamboo brought in from the Philippines! The Oh Wow Parol Making Contest sponsored by Kit Zulueta Productions should bring out your creative side! Make a parol, enter it in the contest and bring it home with you. First 50 parol sets goes quickly so come early! 8. Baybayin That’s ancient Philippine script writing. Our Filipino ancestors created characters based on nature. At the festival, you’ll get to Write Your Name in Baybayin on blades of sugarcane leaves. Don’t worry, we’ll have expert guidance from volunteers from UH Maui College’s Kabatak Club and Baldwin High School’s Kabatak Club. 9. Traditional Filipino custom of “Mano po” The festival is a chance to educate our keiki about the fading Filipino gesture of making “mano” to the elderly. This custom is to show respect to elders as a way of accepting a blessing from them.
Mahalo to Paradise Supermart Fast Food & Catering for being the balut sponsor this year!
There will be a Mano Po station promoted by Friends of Yuki Lei Sugimura, where tata and nana will be giving away small treats to keiki who will “mano” to them. We hope you bring your little ones to the festival!
Winner takes home $500 too!
10. Ice candy
6. The Polvyron Challenge: Eat & Tweet
I mean, who doesn’t love ice candy? The Festival organizers will have available for sale the avocado,
Another food contest returning this year is
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coconut and melonflavored cold treats in those slim plastic containers. A favorite Filipino street delight during warm summer days! We’ll be selling them with Mang Pedring’s cart! 11. Round trip tickets to the Philippines! The raffle of the year – 2 round trip tickets from Honolulu to Manila courtesy of Philippine Airlines-will be given away! You have to be present to win and personally receive your certificate from our PAL agents present! 12. Filipino food Why else would you go to a Filipino festival if not for the food?! Let’s talk about adobo, pinakbet, lechon, pancit, halo-halo, pork and peas, chicken papaya – the list goes on. One thing for sure, you better come hungry. This year we’ll have food for sale from Max’s Restaurant, Tin Roof, CAA Market Place, Randy’s Catering, RM Mini Mart and Vidad’s Restaurant. 13. Immigration Services The Philippine Consulate of Honolulu will be doing their consular outreach on Oct. 15. at the Maui Mall. Guess what, that’s the same day as the festival. If you need immigration services like passport renewals, dual-citizenship or voter registration, the consulate crew will be present for you! 14. We love to sing & dance! You know it won’t be a Filipino festival without songs and dances. We’re building our line-up of entertainment this year so check with us if your group is interested! 15. Hosted by Madame Donut
This Filipina entrepreneur with multi-colored hair is our emcee this year! Aside from offering unique and exceptional gourmet doughnuts at her shop, Madame Donut of Donut Dynamite is the bubbly IlocanoVisayan who will get the party going! 16. Pabitin, Pictures, Basketball! Other than contests, we also have Pabitin at the Fest sponsored by Maui Lifestyle Healthy Choice. Kids love this Photo: Ryan Piros activity – happening every hour! There will also be a fun photo booth by Litratto to snap a memento with the family and friends from the festival. The Festival Hoops sponsored by Joey’s Kitchen is also still for basketball enthusiasts – most number of hoops within the allotted time wins first place for some $$$! Mahalo to this event’s supporters: Platinum sponsor: County of Maui, Office of Economic Development and Alexander and Baldwin Gold Sponsors: Monsanto Hawaii & Philippine Airlines Silver Sponsors: Yvienne Peterson, KW Island Living, Western Union / Maui Federal Credit Union, HMSA, ILWU Event Promoters: Tante’s Island Cuisine, Friends of Yuki Lei Sugimura, Friends of Napua Greig Nakasone for Council, Joey’s Kitchen, Friends of Justin Woodson, Ben Franklin Crafts, Maui Lifestyle Healthy Choice, Sugar Museum, The Principal, Kit Zulueta Productions, First Hawaiian Bank, McDonald’s Hawaii, Maui Beach Hotel T-Shirt Sponsor: Johnstone Supply
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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.” in the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division effective September 7. Kehau lives in Kahului and previously worked at the Maui Memorial Medical Center, and is also known for her many years at Aloha Airlines. Jacky Takakura of the Department of Planning would like to congratulate last month’s Above and Beyond winner Planner V Keith Scott, who selected not one but two excellent people, Jim Buika and Tara Owens. Keith, Jim and Tara work together to save our shorelines. Jim is a Planner V in the Coastal Zone Management Program, and Tara is a Coastal Processes and Hazards Specialist with the University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program. Keith selected them because of their passion for what they do, not just for the department but for outside agencies, too. They drop everything to help – for example, assisting the Department of Parks and Recreation at Baldwin Beach, and working with property owners at Kahana Bay to coordinate long-term efforts to save the shoreline there. Department of Planning Staff Updates: The Department of Planning welcomes Charmaine “Kehau” Keaweehu, who filled the new Office Operations Assistant I position
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Congratulations and welcome to Renee Segundo, who accepted a promotion to Land Use & Building Plans Examiner in the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division effective October 1. Renee was previously a Development Services Operations Clerk at the Department of Public Works, Development Services Administration. Deanna Thyssen, Secretary to the Finance Director would like to congratulate Greg King, Procurement Officer/Purchasing Agent of the Department of Finance and Jared Masuda, Purchasing Specialist III of the Department of Finance for successfully completing the spring 2016 UPCC Certification exam. Greg is now a Certified Public Procurement Officer and Jared Masuda is a Certified Professional Public Buyer for the County of Maui. Congratulations Mr. King & Mr. Masuda for an outstanding job and dedication to your profession and the County of Maui.
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Explore life at 55! BY: RUTH GRIFFITH Department of Housing & Human Concerns The County of Maui offers a wide variety of Wellness activities for adults ages 55 and better. Staying physically active and continuing to learn new skills is critical for increasing our Healthspan – the period of our lives when we are healthy, productive, and independent. Don’t miss the following Kaunoa adventures and classes coming up this month. Preregistration is required. For a complete listing of all of Kaunoa’s activities, call 270-7308 or 270-4310 to receive a monthly newsletter. Makawao History Tour
(Evening) Japanese Cooking Demo with Chef Ken Kihata Watch the master at work as you learn to prepare delicious authentic Japanese cuisine from Chef Ken, who honed his culinary skills in Japan and owned Kihata Restaurant in Paia. On the menu is Butaniku no Shogayaki (Pork in Ginger Sauce) and Tanjiru (Pork and Vegetable Soup). The cooking demo takes place on Wednesday, October 26 from, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Kaunoa’s Spreckelsville campus. Call 270-7308 Students in Kaunoa’s hands-on cooking class, learn how to make for cost of activity and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings and shrimp Pearl Balls from scratch. registration. No store-bought wrappers here! Students made and rolled the dough for their dumplings on their own.
Chinese Healing Arts with Cory This Upcountry Williams adventure includes a Learn about Dao guided walking Yin in this class tour of the which explores Makawao how therapeutic History Museum sitting postures and town, may help followed by improve your lunch and recovery and shopping on healing from your own. surgery, reduce The excursion pain and takes place on inflammation, Wednesday, build strength November 2, and balance. from 9:00 a.m. Class takes –12:30 p.m. Bus place on three transportation Thursdays; Jimmy Mac & the Kool Kats played to a full house at Kaunoa on September 9. is available The group’s three-hour set had the packed dance floor rocking to Motown, November 3-17 from the War Disco, and good old Rock & Roll! from 12:30 p.m. Memorial – 2:00 p.m. at Football Kaunoa’s Spreckelsville campus. Call 270-7308 for Stadium parking lot and the Hannibal Tavares cost of class and registration. Community Center. For cost of activity, bus pickup information and registration, call 270-7308.
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Five Germiest Spots in Your Home SUBMITTED BY: RONALD STEBEN Department of Corporation Counsel BY: NATHAN SCHILLER Quality Health News The front doorknob, the staircase banister, the microwave door. What do these three areas have in common? They’re in your home, you touch them every day, and they’re likely infested with microorganisms. Or, in layman’s terms, germs. By nature, germs spread through the air, but they can linger on surfaces for 2 hours or longer. And though they’re preventable through a few simple measures (covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough; washing your hands with soap and warm water for 15-20 seconds), they’re plaguing Americans, especially children. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), nearly 22 million school days are lost annually to the common cold. One way to prevent sickness is to know where you’re most likely to pick up germs. And with that, we give you the five germiest spots in your home. Food preparation areas. Cutting boards and countertops are some of the worst offenders. Infectious bacteria thrive in raw or uncooked foods. To combat germs, clean and disinfect these areas immediately after preparation, making sure to gather crumbs and wipe away spilled liquids. The fridge. If you think it’s OK to store all foods together, think again. The CDC says that meat, seafood, poultry, and eggs should be separated in sealed containers and cannot have their juices dripped onto other foods. Just because it’s
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cooling in the fridge doesn’t mean it’s clean. Bacteria Bedlam Where are the germ hotspots in your home? Your toothbrush. Germs live comfortably in the bathroom-in the sink drain, in the showerhead, on the toilet seat-but it’s your toothbrush that is especially dangerous. It comes into contact with one of the germiest places in the world (the mouth), and can therefore become contaminated with bacteria, blood, saliva, oral debris, and toothpaste. The CDC suggests rinsing your toothbrush thoroughly with tap water and then storing it in an open space. Carpets. It’s more than just being walked over with dirty shoes all day; carpets are filled with dust mites, perhaps the most common cause of perennial allergic rhinitis, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Unfortunately, carpet dust is impossible to control. Unless your vacuum has a special HEPA (high-efficiency particulate air) filter, it will not collect dust but redistribute it into the air. Pets. Playing with the household pet may seem fun and harmless. But when researchers study allergen levels in the home, they find that the major allergens are contained in the proteins of an animal’s saliva. Next time your dog licks you, be sure to wash your hands. A lot.
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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 important to us. The High Street Journal wishes to share our employees’ good news, offer a chance to get to know each other better and offer the precious joys that add spark to our lives. These are special moments and stories as written and provided by employees of the County of Maui. This column is your chance to express gratitude, praise and the simple and abundant joy these experiences have brought you- The blessings of life! Please send submissions to tiffany.iida@mauicounty.gov for inclusion in future issues of The High Street Journal.
Sybil K Lopez, Planner IV with the Current Division in the Department of Planning, participated in the 2016 Na Wahine O Ke Kai by crossing the Kaiwi Channel from Hale O Lono, Molokai to Waikiki, Oahu paddling with Hawaiian Canoe Club blue. Hawaiian Canoe Club represented Maui County with two crews in a 42mile race started on Sunday morning, September 25, 2016 promptly at 8am. Paddling with Hawaoka’ohele canoe, Hawaiian Canoe Club blue
Sybil K. Lopez, Sarah Fletcher, Madalyn Groulx, Arianni Gerry, Michelle Cerizo, Honora Kalama, Sidney Kalipi, Bobbi-Li Morris, Shawna McLaughlin, Cory Kawaiaea. Coaches were Aaron Brummel, Felipe Gomes, and boat coach Ekolu Kalama.
came in at 7 hours, 9 minutes, and 15 seconds, placing 17th in the Open Division and 23rd overall out of 63 crews. Crew Members include
Congratulations to Tara Sabado, Inclusion Specialist, Department of Park & Recreation on becoming a Tutu (Mama TiTi). Tahliya Kuge was born on July 27, 2016, 6 pounds and 7 ounces.
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Tara stated that “children are blessed when they have several great-grand parents and two sets of grand-parents alive for guidance.” Once again, congratulations to the Sabado and Kuge family on the birth of Tahliya Kuge. Michelle Makii, Secretary to the Director of the Department of Environmental Management would like to wish a happy birthday to our October babies from the Department of Environmental Management! Virgilio Viernes, Matthew Kele, Randy Barut, Richard Cua, Jonah Nakila, Stacey Ragasa, Diane Chaves, Michael Guerrero, Clifton Song, Jason Hudson, Jay Viela, Ernani Agtarap, Layne Belen, Jeremy Fernandez, Cory Kealoha. DJ Metzler, age 12, is the founder of “Kind Kids Recycling Club” and the son of Sharon Zalsos, Economic Development Specialist II of the Mayor’s Office and Dustin and Stephanie Metzler. His idea is simple. Any child around the country can join the club if they live in an area with a recycling redem-ption center. Children collect recycling from neighbors, family members and friends. With a bit of help from mom or dad, kids schedule collection times with their
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“customers,” and then go to work during their pick-ups sorting and bagging the recycling. This is a free pick-up service. There is no charge to the supporters who donate their redeemable recycling. The kids then take their collection to their local redemption center and receive payment. Kids can choose to collect as little or as much as they want. To be in our club, all children have to take the “kind kids pledge.” The promise is that boys and girls will put at least half of their recycling money into their own Pay it Forward envelope. This money can only be spent when that child does a kind deed or gesture for someone else. “Our vision is for children to begin seeing how they can personally make a difference in their own communities. This is all about empowering our youth. They do good work to earn money. Then they decide for themselves what’s important to them, and go about spreading kindness in any way that they are inspired to do so.” Thank you DJ for your passion to be a great person, do good for our community and passing on your kindness to others. This is a fine example of the amazing youth we have in our community. Our deepest sympahty to the family of the late Paul Joao of Kamiloloa, Molokai who passed away on Monday October 3rd. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Elizabeth Kinau Joao, Daughters Faith Joao ( recently retired from the County of Maui ), Althea Kuamoo ( Wakeland ) and son Guy K. Joao, County of Maui, Molokai Wastewater Reclamation ( Susan ), 8 Grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren . Services will be held on Friday, November 4 at Kalaiakamanuhou Church, Kalamaula, Molokai, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County
Fire Chief Jeff Murray & Police Chief Tivoli Faaumu at the Battle of the Badges softball game. All proceeds benefitted Maui’s cancer community. Photo: Lois Whitney
Photo: Ryan Piros
The Maui County 2016 “Go Pink” Proclamation came together perfectly thanks to a bunch of amazing people, administrations, and organizations!! October is officially “Go Pink” month on Maui. Get a t-shirt to support the Pacific Cancer Foundations “Go Pink Campaign”. 100% of the proceeds go towards providing invaluable support, tools, and resources to help maui cancer patients beat and cope with this devastating disease. Shirts are available at your local Fire Department, Police Department, and Mayor’s Office.
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Lt. Governor Shan Tsutsui and Mayor Alan Arakawa point to one of 55 new wayfinding signs in Wailuku Town to promote health by encouraging walking and exploring the town’s arts, cultural, and historical destinations. Photo: Ryan Piros
Kumiai Day at Kaunoa Senior Center Photos: Ryan Piros
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Philippine Flag Raising Ceremony on October 3.
Photo: Ryan Piros
Blessing of Iao Valley Photos: Ryan Piros
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Storm Water Matters `A `ohe hana nui ke alu `ia. No task is too big when done together by all.
Storm Water Heroes When the storms roll in and the skies turn grey, we can count on our storm water heroes to save the day! The County’s Department of Public Works (DPW), Highways Division is responsible for maintaining the storm drain systems. You won’t find them in a fancy cape but when you see someone in a yellow safety vest equipped with a manhole hook, you will know that a DPW storm water hero is on the case!
Protecting storm water is everyone’s kuleana and starts with prevention. Replacing single‐use items with a reusable water bottle, canvas bag, or bamboo cutlery can help reduce trash in the waste stream. You may be surprised to see what ends up in storm drains – how many of these items do you use?
Storm drain with litter near Paia Park.
Batman may cruise around on the Batmobile but our storm water heroes have a fleet of sweeper and vacuum trucks to protect Maui’s waters from pollutants. Street sweeping removes contaminates such as oil, dirt, leaves and trash from streets and prevents drains from becoming clogged. Vacuum trucks collect items and debris from our drains or catch basins such as plastic water bottles, cigarette butts and fast‐food litter. Remember, storm drain systems function like a stream, carrying rainwater from parking lots and streets to the stream or ocean, usually without treatment.
Always make sure litter is in its place! Utilize outdoor recreational areas in a manner that protects storm water and allows other people to enjoy natural resources. When disposing trash outside make sure all your litter is in the proper place and won’t be blown into our storm drains or ocean.
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work Our storm water heroes work hard to keep drains clean, but their actions are a last line of defense. When we do our part each day to keep pollutants off the street we are helping our heroes and protecting our precious waters. Together we can accomplish great things and inspire others through leading by example!
Maui County Product Enrichment Program 2016
WAILUKU FIRST FRIDAY Friday, October 7, 2016, 6 to 9 PM. Join the FREE family event on the historic Market Street in Wailuku. Enjoy delicious foods, multiple live music & entertainment stages, activities for the keiki (children), free parking in the Maui Medical Group lot. For more information call (808) 878-1888 or visit https://mauifridays.com/wailuku. THEATER ON THE ISLE: Boeing Boeing, A Non-Stop Comedy From September 30 to October 16, 2016, the Iao Theater presents a 2008 Tony Award, Best Revival of a Play. This 1960’s French farce adapted for the Englishspeaking stage features self-styled Parisian lothario Bernard, who has Italian, German, and American Fiancées, each beautiful airline hostesses with frequent “layovers”. He keeps “one up, one down and one pending” until unexpected schedule changes bring all three to Paris and Bernard’s apartment at the same time. For tickets or more information call (808) 242-6969 or visit www.mauionstage.com VISUAL ART EXHIBITION: Hawaii National Parks 2016 Centennial Juried Exhibition From now through November 6, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center presents this unique exhibition highlighting Hawai‘i’s National Parks. The work of artists from Hawai‘i and 12 other U.S. states will include Hawai‘i parks & monuments that conveys their personal interpretation of environmental, ecological, cultural, and political ideas. This is a free to the public. For more information call (808) 242-7469 or visit www.mauiarts.org 11th Annual Maui Ukulele Festival Sunday, October 2, 1 to 6 PM at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. A full afternoon of ukulele music at the first-class venue, the Maui Arts & Cultural Center. Bring your lawn chairs or roll out a blanket on the lawn and enjoy some of the islands’ favorite ukulele players. This event is free to the public. For more information & tickets call box office or call (808) 2427469 or visit www.mauiarts.org 2016 HUI NO’EAU: Malama Wao Akua Exhibition Now through November 10, 2016, the Hui No’eau Visual Art Center in collaboration with the East Maui Watershed Partnership to raise awareness about the native species of Maui Nui (Maui, Lana’i, Molokai, Kaho’olawe). This exhibition provides powerful visuals that celebrate Maui’s native plant and animal life. Artwork depicts only species native to Maui Nui, a landscape showcasing only native Maui Nui species, or people working to protect Maui’s native species and native habitats. See you at the Hui’s Exhibition! For more information call (808) 572-6560 or visit www.huinoeau.com HAWAIIAN MUSIC SERIES Thursday, October 27, 2016, 6 – 7:30 pm, Enjoy FREE concerts under the stars and Lahaina moon, featuring talented local musicians on Baldwin Home Museum lawn, Front Street, Lahaina (Corner of Dickenson & Front Street). The combination of great Hawaiian music, award-winning restaurants and vibrant shops combine to create a perfect evening out on Lahaina town. For more information call (808) 661-3262 or visit www.lahainarestoration.org
Please contact event organizers for more information, subject to change.
Maui County Business Resource Center October Workshop Schedule 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.
Call to reserve a seat: Ph. 270-5770
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 Tuesday, October 4, 2016 – 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 a book is your best marketing strategy. Let international best-selling author, Patrick Snow, guide you through the process. In this two-hour workshop 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. For more information visit www.PatrickSnow.com or www.ThePublishingDoctor.com.
Revealing the Top 10 Secrets to FB Advertising -- What you Need to Know Instructor: Taryn Kama and Eric T. Richter Wednesday, October 12, 2016 – 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This workshop will focus on the ins and outs of getting started with Facebook advertising. You will learn the top 10 most important things you will want to know about advertising on Facebook including: using groups, boosting posts, creating events, choosing your audience, the difference between business and personal pages; using images, hashtags and symbols to link your content; Facebook tricks and overall social media marketing strategies. There will be an opportunity to ask specific questions that can help you market your business at the end. Taryn Kama, owner of Go Get it Media, is an experienced media professional specializing in: on-line marketing, print/web communications, video, public relations, social media and information design. She is currently the owner of Go Get it Media, GGM (www.GoGetitMedia.com), a heartcentered marketing company based on the North Shore. Eric T. Richter, owner of Maui Promotions,
publishes Maui Vision Magazine quarterly. Eric has taught marketing seminars for wellness-oriented businesses for over 15 years and sponsored many special events. Check his website, www.mauivision.net.
Business Pitching the Hollywood Way – The Business of Story, and Vice Versa Instructor: Michael Feit Dougan Tuesday, October 18, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. For over a century, Hollywood has made an art out of telling stories, and turned that art into a world-wide business. Little known to most, is the fact that making a movie is a lot like starting a business, employing workers and services to fashion a specific product. Every business must first gain attention then traction en route to landing investors. The cornerstone of that foundation: the pitch. A pitch is a 60 second presentation of an idea intended to get listeners interested and excited about a project, then to inquire more. The best pitch tells a story with a beginning which leads to a middle, and concludes with only a hint of that story’s end. Like in the best Hollywood movie, pitches have characters who face obstacles to overcome in order to achieve success. The more involving and entertaining the pitch, the greater the likelihood of interest, and investment. This intensive workshop will provide the intellectual tools and the creative templates enabling participants to fashion their own business pitch fast. In addition to the pitch formula, listeners will be provided pitch psychology, strategy and outlines on research and strategic targeting. After a brief workshopping segment that will shape the attendees’ ideas into the pitch format, business hopefuls will be invited to present their project and receive feedback. Whether you’re starting from an idea, or simplifying your existing business into a streamlined and attractive presentation, the Hollywood method can help you fashion your own financial happy ending. Michael Feit Dougan holds an MFA in Creative Writing/Screenwriting degree from Spalding University and a BA in Cinema-Television, University of Southern California. His past resume includes being a Screenwriter, Story Analyst and Structuralist. Michael co-wrote Developing Digital Short Films with Sherri Sheridan in 2004 and is presently is working on pre-production of upcoming Calliope, which will star Domenica Cameron-Scorsese.
How to be a Successful Entrepreneur Instructor: Wayne Wong, SBDC Wednesday, October 19, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Are you thinking of being your own boss and starting your own business? What do you need to know before investing time and money in your idea? The Hawai‘i Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will present this informational workshop where participants will learn about entrepreneurship, key ingredients for business success, steps involved in starting your own business and sources of capital. Participants will be introduced to services offered by Hawai‘i SBDC as well as other resources for the start-up business. For more information about our services, please contact our SBDC Office at 875-5990.
How to Have Your Best Holiday Season Ever! Instructor: Mckenna Hallett Friday, October 21, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Drive new customers to your door with a great promotion! Holiday spending is higher than any other time of year…… shouldn’t they be spending with you? Here on Maui, the high season follows right behind. Do you have a plan? It’s easier than ever today to build your customer base. Mckenna Hallett of My Golden Words is bringing a great collection of ideas, tips, and best practices to help you with the important holidays ahead. During this session, you’ll learn how to: select just the right offer for your ideal audience create a quick and effective promotional plan design an offer that stands out, especially on mobile reach new customers and spread the word using social media keep the holiday momentum going through the new year and beyond! If you’re hoping to make this your best holiday season yet, you won’t want to miss this event. Join Mckenna and find out how to achieve and exceed your holiday goals. There will also be a terrific hand-out to help you plan your marketing and promotions. Mckenna Hallett is a marketing consultant, motivational speaker, 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.
Scientific Application of Industrial-Organization Psychology Instructor: Harold Ames, PH.D. Tuesday, October 25, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. This workshop will be the first in a series of many roundtable discussions on the scientific application of Industrial Organization Psychology for your small business or organization facilitated by Harold Ames, PH.D. This roundtable discussion will articulate: The application of Industrial-Organization Psychology The purpose of the i.o.institute Benefits of Social Responsibility The role of Industrial-Organization Psychology Consulting Services How to apply science to your organizational model Take a risk and sign-up to become an adventurer and begin the evolving process of achieving your business’ full potential through the use of meaningful intelligence. Harold Ames holds a doctoral degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a purpose of “developing effective leadership solutions” through education.
THE ABC’s OF A BUSINESS PLAN Instructor: David Daly Wednesday, October 26, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Maui Economic Opportunity Business Development Center’s Core Four Business Planning is a 36-hour course on how to write a business plan while providing the information you need to know in order to start, operate and grow your business. This workshop is a one hour introductory workshop which will provide you with a better understanding of the course outline for the Core Four Business Planning. David Daly, Director of the MEO Business Development Center, will discuss the numerous reasons for writing a sound business plan. He has more than 25 years of experience in business ownership, financing, education
and economic development. His background includes residential lending and being a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority-licensed financial advisor. Participants will receive an outline of the business plan taught by MEO’s Core Four Business Plan Course.
SPECIAL EVENING WORKSHOP- $45.00 PER SESSION
“QUICKBOOKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS” by Richard Kehoe, CPA Hands-on computer training for beginners. Thursday, October 27, 2016 – 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 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.
Free counseling sessions with experienced SCORE and Small Business Development Corp. (SBDC) counselors: Thursday afternoons – 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.
BiTT in Central Maui - FREE - RSVP required When: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 - 11:30AM - 2:00PM Where: Maui County Business Resource Center Link for more info and RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers/
BiTT in Upcountry Maui - FREE - RSVP required When: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 - 11:30AM - 2:00PM Where: Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center Link for more info and RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers/
Join the Maui Business Brainstormers (MBB) in Central Maui and/or Upcountry Maui this month. The audience brainstorms on ideas to address business challenges with the "build it, measure it, learn from it, improve it!" spirit. Sometimes the best things in life are the unexpected. It may just be the spark that you needed to challenge yourself, try something new, or reaffirm that you are on your path to success. In the MBB's BiTT meetings, that spark shows up often. Besides, it's dynamic, fun and productive!
Kuha′o Business Center WORKSHOPS County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
October 2016
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.
HAWAII TROPICAL FRUIT GROWERS MINI-CONFERENCE ON MOLOKAI: Achieving Critical Mass Instructors: Ken Love, HTFG Exec. Dir.; Chef Ernie Miller; Dr. John Yonemoto Tuesday, October 4, 2016, 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The mini-conference will be held at Lanikeha and will open for registration at 7:00 a.m. and begin at 8:00 with welcoming remarks from HTFG Executive Director Ken Love, followed by Chef Ernie Miller, who will speak about using local produce for value-added products. A fruit tree tour featuring Dr. John Yonemoto demonstrating how to prune and train avocado and mango trees should interest many. In the afternoon, he will speak about increasing fruit tree production. The display of tropical fruits is always a popular attraction as well. Attendees should wear walking shoes and bring water and snacks/lunch. Cost is $10 for HTFG members plus $50 to renew their membership; non-member fee is $60 (includes HTFG annual membership fee of $50). There are many benefits to becoming a member, including access to plant materials and various discounts. For more information, contact Bev Ferguson at 646-1128 and www.htfg.org. HAWAII TOURISM AUTHORITY GRANT SESSION Instructor: Sharon Zalsos, Maui County HTA Specialist Wednesday, October 5, 2016, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. @ KBC Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) RFP 2017 applicants for the Community Enrichment Program (CEP), Kukulu Ola, and Aloha Āina (Natural Resources), are invited to join a question and answer session on Wedensday, October 5, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.. Deadline for all applications to be into HTA is October 31, 2016. Sharon Zalsos, HTA Specialist for the County of Maui will answer any questions. The Video Conference will be held at Kuha'o Business Center. Call Tessie at 553-8100 to register.
Kuha′o Business Center WORKSHOPS County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development
WHOLESALE 101 Instructor: Mckenna Hallett, My Golden Words Tuesday, October 11, 2016, 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. @ KBC This one hour presentation is designed to help small retail goods producers explore the many values of wholesaling as a business model. There will be a 10-15 minute Q & A session included at the end. Attendees will learn: An Overview of Retail vs Consignment vs Wholesale; Pricing and Profitability in Wholesale: the Pricing Formula; Moving Into Production for Wholesale; Getting Paid as a Vendor; Growing Your Sales for Long-term Stability; and Wholesale Best Practices. In general, this seminar will be a primer for understanding the role of wholesale in creating financial stability. In addition, it will highlight the many advantages that come from this profitable long-term strategy. Among the many business principles presented, the pricing formula will be the most important. This course will lay out the definitive parts of the pricing puzzle and explain the principles behind this essential business tool. This will be useful to determine if you have a viable product for wholesale. It will also help determine fair market value for retailing your products to maximize your profit. To sign up call Kuha’o Business Center at 553-8100. FOOD PRODUCT LABELING AND PACKAGING Instructor: Luana Mahi, Maui Food Technology Center Wednesday, October 12, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Location TBA In this workshop, Luana Mahi will discuss taking a product to market, from start to finish. She will cover Recipe Development, Sourcing ingredients, Pricing strategies, Packaging, Labeling, Sales, and Marketing, etc. To sign up call Kuha’o Business Center at 553-8100.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES WORKSHOP Thursday, October 20, 2016 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. @ KBC Presented by: John Wordin, SCORE Counselor
Protect Yourself from Flash Flooding Across the United States each year many lives are taken or put at risk by flooding, with the destruction of property costing billions of dollars. NOAA National Weather Service storm data shows that on average floods kill more people every year than lightning, tornadoes and hurricanes. Maui recently experienced flash flooding which occurred as the result of extensive rainfall from slow moving thunderstorms. Our steep, mountainous terrain produced rapid runoff and quick stream response, as water traveled downhill at great speeds into rivers and over land. Steep, narrow valleys generate rapidly flowing waters that can quickly rise to considerable depth. For instance, a mountain creek that is usually only 6 inches deep can swell to a 10‐foot depth in less than one hour. Because of the rapid rise of water over low‐lying areas, flash flooding may even occur well away from where heavy rain initially fell. This is especially common in Hawaii, where low lying areas may be very dry one minute, and filled with rushing water from upstream the next. While Maui witnessed the destructive power of flash flooding, we were fortunate that no lives were lost during this latest incident. However, we have had deaths caused by flash flooding many times in the past. How do you protect yourself against the dangers of floods? Basic Safety Tips Avoid walking or driving through flood waters. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 2 feet of water can sweep your vehicle away. If there is a chance of flash flooding, move immediately to higher ground. Flash floods are the #1 cause of weather‐related deaths in the US. If floodwaters rise around your car but the water is not moving, abandon the car and move to higher ground. Do not leave the car and enter moving water. Avoid hiking, camping or parking along streams, rivers, and creeks during heavy rainfall or when rain is expected. These areas can flood quickly and with little warning.
When it is not flooding: Make a flood plan Know your flood risk. Do you live along a stream or river bank or in a flood plain? Consider buying flood insurance. Familiarize yourself with local emergency plans. Know where to go and how to get there should you need to get to higher ground, the highest level of a building, or to evacuate. Make a flood emergency plan with your family. Build or restock your emergency preparedness kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, and first aid supplies. Sign up for Makaala Emergency Alerts at www.mauicounty.gov. Stay tuned to your local radio and TV broadcasts for weather updates, emergency instructions, or evacuation orders. After a flood Return home only when authorities say it is safe. Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded and watch out for debris. Floodwaters often erode roads and walkways. Do not attempt to drive through areas that are still flooded. Avoid standing water as it may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines. Photograph damage to your property for insurance purposes.
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MAUI FAMILY CAREGIVERS CONFERENCE KEYNOTE SPEAKERS:
Friday, Nov 18, 2016 Grand Wailea Ballroom 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Cost: $15 for family caregivers, seniors and students; $25 for all others. Includes Continental Breakfast & Buffet Lunch
Registration Deadline: Nov 9 NO REFUNDS; name transfers will be accepted Note: You will NOT receive a confirmation of registration. Your check is your receipt. Checks are NOT deposited daily and may not show up on your account for a few weeks.
Jeanette C. Takamura, PhD, was the second Assistant Secretary for Aging in President Clinton’s Administration and led the effort to establish the National Family Caregiver Support Program and funding for caregivers as part of the Older Americans Act. She is currently Dean and Professor of Columbia University School of Social Work in New York.
Micheal Cheang, PhD, is an Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii, Manoa. His research interests include transference of family values to children with respect to family resource management, family caregiving, volunteerism, and intergenerational projects. Special Presentations:
Dr. Laurel Coleman, Geriatric Physician,
Kauai. “Elder Financial Abuse and Fraud — A Growing Problem”;
Patricia Bemis, RN, and caregiver, Oahu. “Prepare to Care and Manage Complex Change”
Maui County Office on Aging Phone: (808) 270-7755
There will be resource exhibitors, caregiver activities, and door prizes.
Please call for scholarship information.
Transportation from Central Maui will be provided. Call 270-7755 to register for bus transportation. Limited bus seating so register early. Please indicate use of a walker or wheelchair if it applies.
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“Building Community Connections,” A FREE volunteer leadership workshop
October 21, 2016 9 AM – 12 Noon
Come at 8:30am to register, find parking and network
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary 726 S. Kihei Rd.
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Space is limited so register today! Contact Wendy Stebbins, Volunteer Center Coordinator at 808-270-7150 or wendy.stebbins@mauicounty.gov
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