The High Street Journal - September 2016

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High Street Journal An Official Publication of the County of Maui SEPTEMBER 2016

KAUNOA’S CIVIC ADVENTURES PROVIDE SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES OED RELEASES OVER $5 MILLION IN GRANTS PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT HOSTS SKATEBOARD EVENTS

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

PUBLISHER / EDITOR Lynn Araki-Regan

More than $5 million in grant funds released by Mayor’s Economic Development Office....................................................................... 7

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

MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund celebrates 10-year milestone..... 11

PHOTO COORDINATOR Ryan Piros

Kulia i ka nu`u ........................................................................................................ 13

CONTRIBUTORS

POLL: What was the highlight of your summer? ................................... 14

Kaeo AhSau Mayor Alan Arakawa Karen Arakawa SeaRay Beltran James Buika Ruth Griffith Jan Inouye-Ogata Michelle Makii Keith Regan Wendy Stebbins Ronald Steben Jacky Takakura Susan Underwood Sharon Zalsos

Volunteer Center Monthly Agency & Volunteer Spotlight Program 10

Life begins at 55! .................................................................................................. 15 Seven scariest summer foods ......................................................................... 16 Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”)..................................................................... 17 Photo Gallery ......................................................................................................... 19

Cover Photo: Ryan Piros

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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR Aloha everyone, Recently I received a personal Facebook message from someone who asked me why the county is spending millions of dollars on the airport road and a waterfall when our hospital system is in shambles.

Well, you all know that the county doesn’t run the hospital, nor are we in charge of airport projects or state roads, but the point was made. As misinformed as this person was about the responsibilities of the counties and the state, they captured the feelings of frustration that many of us are feeling right now about the situation at Maui Memorial Medical Center.

I’ve received many emails where people ask: “Why doesn’t Maui County have a financially stable hospital?” or “Don’t the people in charge know how important the hospital is for everyone?” and of course “What’s being done about this?”

All I can say at this point is that this involves a sensitive three way negotiation between the state, the unions and Kaiser. I personally have hope that once these negotiations are completed that our hospital situation will improve for the better.

But should they fall through . . . well let’s just say we will have to make our voices heard as a community. For now all we can do is wait and see and hope for the best.

While the hospital made headlines we had not just one but two storm systems heading our way last week Lester and Madeline. Once again, the storms missed us and once again, you as county workers were prepared for the worst.

I know there are quite a few people out there who just don’t understand why we need to take each storm so seriously but that doesn’t matter. What matters is that we all did our jobs and were ready to respond to cries for help, should the community need us.

I spoke to the National Weather Service recently and they said that we are having an “above average” hurricane season so far. We have had five storms half way through the season - which runs from June to November - and two others that were “outside” of the season but still happened in 2016. So that’s seven storms altogether so far.

We’ve got three months to go so stay alert. We may not always be so lucky.

Finally, my office received a complaint recently about a county employee parking in a disabled parking space. This is only the second such complaint received since I got back into office in 2011, but it shouldn’t be happening at all.

Unless you yourself are disabled and have the required placard, stay out of these spaces. I know some of you might be making a quick stop or delivery but that does not justify parking there.

Please, let’s show some respect. Thank you.

Mayor Alan Arakawa

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M.D. Minute

A Message from Managing Director Keith Regan

“It’s not a matter of if we’re gonna be hit by a land-falling tropical cyclone or hurricane, it’s a matter of when.” ~ Dr. Chip Fletcher, Associate Dean, University of Hawaii Manoa School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology

Oftentimes, we hear people complain about various things in the county that aren’t perfect: potholes here, graffiti there, a broken pipe or leaking sprinkler head. Indeed, it’s easy to complain about things we see or hear about, but how often do people take equal time to compliment our County employees for a job well done?

I’d like to do just that, now that we’ve been spared by the two storms that were menacing our shores: Madeline and Lester. We certainly dodged two more bullets, and while we may not be so lucky with future storm systems, it’s reassuring to know that as a County, we were ready.

The public will never know all of the planning, hours and effort that went into getting our facilities and equipment prepared for the worst possible scenario. Many of our department staff, administrators and directors went above and beyond the call to ensure that County assets were protected from the elements, ready for action if needed, and that we were ready to assist and protect the public in as many ways as we could.

This heightened level of preparation rarely, if ever, makes news headlines – yet it’s possibly the most important part of the pre-storm hours. In fact, our County employees have demonstrated time and again their dedication to public service by taking these storms seriously, and heeding warnings to get ready.

From gassing up generators and relocating equipment to higher ground to cleaning out culverts and drainageways, everyone did their job. Again, this is something the public rarely sees or takes notice of, but I can tell you that if the job wasn’t done and either of the storms had hit, everyone would have had something to say. With global warming on the rise, experts say the number and strength of the storms will only increase – so whatever preparations we made this time will help us be even better prepared for the next time.

Please know that your diligence and efforts are indeed appreciated and valued, whichever department or office you serve in. You all play a role in serving our community, and for that I am deeply grateful.

Aloha, Keith Regan Managing Director

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THE COUNTY

55TH ANNUAL HWWA & 1ST ANNUAL HRWA JOINT CONFERENCE & EXPO 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. Conference information, registration and accommodations, along with golf tournament and field trip information can be found at the following site:

- 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

http://www.hrwa.net/2016-annual-conference. html

For more information about the closure call the Department of Housing and & Human Concerns at 270-7805.

Be sure to click the blue “Register for the Conference” button and get registered today!

PARKS & RECREATION HOSTS DISTRICT SKATEBOARDING EVENTS

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:

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 skate parks, upcoming skate events will be held on Lana’i and in our East, West & Hana districts.

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.

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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.

Maui Tuesday, September 13, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Maui Beach Hotel Ballroom 170 W. Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului Lanai Tuesday, September 13, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

Hotel Lanai 828 Lanai Avenue, Lanai City

For a copy of the RFP please visit Web link: SOUTH MAUI 3 ON 3 YOUTH BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TO BE HELD http://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/aboutOCTOBER 14-15 hta/rfps/.

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.

Or, alternatively:

This tournament will consist of three divisions, 18 under, 15 under, 12 & under, and limited to 10 teams per division.

Kūkulu Ola - http://www.hawaiitourismauthority. org/about-hta/rfps/rfp-no-17-06/

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.

HTA ISSUES RFPs TO PROVIDE FUNDING SUPPORT FOR CULTURE, ENTERTAINMENT, AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS IN 2017 The Request for Proposals for the 2017 HTA Community Enrichment Program, Kukulu Ola Program and Aloha ‘Aina Program (Natural Resources) Request for Proposals is now open.

The Hawai’i Tourism Authority (HTA), is soliciting proposals for the following programs: Community Enrichment Program (CEP) Kukulu Ola Program Aloha ‘Aina Program (Natural Resources). These programs support communitybased projects that enhance resident and visitor experiences, as well as create opportunities for economic development, natural resource preservation and perpetuation of the Hawaiian culture.

The following Informational Sessions will be held to provide individuals and organizations with further information on the RFP application and award process: page 6

CEP - http://www.hawaiitourismauthority.org/ about-hta/rfps/rfp-no-17-05/

Aloha ‘Āina - http://www.hawaiitourismauthority. org/about-hta/rfps/rfp-no-17-07/ For more information, contact Sharon Zalsos at 270-7997.

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More than $5 million in grant funds released by Mayor’s Economic Development Office During the first half of calendar year 2016, the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) issued more than $5.07 million dollars in grant monies to various local organizations. Grantees were selected based on their economic impact within Maui County through business and/or jobs created or sustained. Improvements to Maui County in the areas of environment, agriculture, business, sports, arts, and cultural were also considered.

Sector Will help Maui’s farmers & ranchers to remain competitive, providing marketing and promotional campaigns, educational workshops and professional development programs to help strengthen agriculture in Maui County.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center, $318,270 Maui Arts & Cultural Center

“These economic development grants are a vital way that our tax dollars help create jobs and sustain our local economy,” said Mayor Alan Arakawa. “Funds have helped preserve our environment and open space, support our small businesses, and share our host culture with residents and visitors. I’m pleased to see how far these funds go toward strengthening our community on many levels.”

The list of grantees includes the following: University of Hawaii, $1,200,000 Coqui Frog Eradication Project The purpose of this project is to significantly expand coqui frog control operations in and around Maliko Gulch on Maui’s North shore to ensure the ultimate goal of a coqui-frog free Maui County.

University of Hawaii, $895,000 Maui Invasive Species Project To detect and control high priority invasive species in Maui County that threaten the island environment, agriculture, economy, and quality of life, while educating the public on invasive species issues.

Maui Economic Development Board, Inc., $730,000 Economic Diversification To attract, develop and retain technology and innovation cluster businesses in Maui County.

Maui Arts & Cultural Center, $470,000 Parking & Access Improvement Funds will help the MACC provide safe public access to 250 parking places in Keopuolani Park.

Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, $319,793 The 2015-2016 Promotion of Maui’s Agricultural

These funds will support operational activities that nurture and promote sustainable economic development in Maui County while acting as a community gathering place for residents and visitors to build a stronger community.

Maui Nui Botanical Gardens, $157,590 Maui Nui Botanical Gardens The public purpose of this project is to increase community use of plants native to Maui County and to help prevent species and cultivar extinction.

Hawaii Maoli, $100,000 Indigenous Crop Biodiversity Festival 2016 This festival will draw together participants from around the world to connect, learn from each other, grow our resources and experience Maui Nui. University of Hawaii, $100,000 College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources (CTAHR)

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The College of Tropical Agriculture supports activities in Maui County in the area of agriculture, youth development and family services. Many projects are proposed for FY 2016.

University of Hawaii, $72,100 Hawaii Business Research Library Funds will support the operations of HBRL to promote sustainable economic development and produce the Maui County Data Book.

Maui Economic Development Board, Inc., $45,000 Maui High School Automotive Program Model The goal of the Maui High School Automotive Program is to sustain the quality of excellence in automotive career technical workforce development training.

Aoao O Na Loko Ia O Maui, $39,985 Koieie Fishpond Cultural Canoe Tour

This new program will be the first incubator program in Hawaii focused on supporting food product businesses.

Haliimaile Pineapple Company, LTD., $25,000 Processing Room Improvements Resurface the floors and improve drainage for the processing of pineapples to stay compliant.

Ke Ao I Ka Makana Hoehaili, $25,000 Kaehu Management Program Funds will help maintain, restore and protect 64 acres of Kaehu Bay located on the coastal wetlands of Paukukalo.

Kumpang Lanai, $25,000 Fifth Friday Lanai

The funds will provide Maui residents and visitors an incomparable outrigger canoe paddling experience focused on Native Hawaiian fish ponds.

Fifth Friday Lanai is a community event designed to increase traffic for local businesses and highlight local entertainment with an emphasis on showcasing the arts, food and music.

Tri-Isle Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc., $35,000 Farm Apprentice Mentoring Program

Maui Economic Development Board, Inc., $25,000 Maui Film Festival

To mentor new farmers and help them with opportunities and resources to become literate in the wide range of abilities required to become a successful farmer.

The 17th Annual Film Festival at Wailea is a celebration of film, culinary arts and Hawaiian Culture.

University of Hawaii, $35,000 Maui Nui Seabird Recovery Project This project will broaden awareness of seabirds, their habitats and threats that endanger them and engage in activities to protect them and enhance their population and habitats.

University of Hawaii, $34,133 Aquaponics Greenhouse - Operations Start-up The Spring 2016 start-up of the Kahului campus greenhouse will directly benefit new and existing Maui aquaponic food production agri-business.

Hui O Waa Kaulua, $30,000 “Stories of Sustainability” This project will tie into activities in the 2016 IUCN World Conservation Congress & Pacific Ocean Summit through the anticipated arrival of the Moana Pasifika voyaging canoes.

Maui County Sister Cities Foundation, Inc., $30,000 Maui County Sister Cities Foundation, Inc. page 8

University of Hawaii, $30,000 Maui Accelerator Program

MCSCF is poised to strengthen and expand Maui County’s Sister City Relationships throughout the world.

Lohaki Pacific, $22,000 2016 Small Business Revitalization A series of small grants will be given to small businesses in Hana and Molokai to help purchase equipment, that would make their operations better, and in which their business can move forward and grow.

Tri-Isle Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc., $22,000 Molokai-Lanai Soil & Water Conservation District To provide administrative services with a part-time conservation specialist position to the MolokaiLanai Soil & Water Conservation District.

Ahu Kukui O Molokai, $20,000 Molokai Canoe Festivals Presents-Kulaia To engage the community and visitors in a culturally-based event about Native Hawaiian values and healthy lifestyle choices.

Hana Arts, $20,000 Building East Maui’s Economy through Art The project encompasses a series of programs aimed at building East Maui’s economy through the Arts, which we aim to achieve by diversifying

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the employment base of this rural, high-need area.

Ka Molokai Makahiki, Inc, $20,000 2016 Ka Molokai Makahiki Marketing and advertising the event using local service providers, which benefits the local economy.

Lanai Community Association, $20,000 The Lanai Pineapple Festival Funds will be used to promote the festival, advertise, and help with operation costs.

Tri-Isle Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc., $20,000 Sustaining Community Access to Kahoolawe: The OHUA Funds will be used to purchase a new trailer, which will ensure safety of the public and increase efficiency of operations for the restorations of Kahoolawe.

East Maui Taro Festival, $15,000 24th Annual East Maui Taro Festival An annual Hawaiian cultural event which focuses on taro/kalo as a staple food crop and as the symbolic ancestor of the people.

Hawaii Farm Bureau Federation, $15,000 Molokai Farm Bureau & 4H Farm Fair Expo County funding will assist in designing, planning and implementing the 2016 4H Livestock Program on Molokai.

Oahu Economic Development Board, $15,000 Hawaii Green Growth The funds will aid in the development and launch of statewide indicators, in clean energy, local food production conservations and other sustainability targets.

Hawaii Tropical Fruit Growers, $11,700 Fruit Propagation & Value Adding Workshops to encourage product creation and increased revenue for farm/ag community.

Ahupuaa O Molokai, $10,000 Molokai Ka Hula Piko Funds will be used for the assembly of the 25th Molokai Ka Hula Piko event in Molokai, the birthplace of hula, Molokai vendors participate in the 3-day event, strengthening the economy.

LahainaTown Action Committee, $10,000 4th of July Fireworks Lahaina Town hosts a 4th of July celebration, and this will help to fund the 12-minute firework display.

LahainaTown Action Committee, $10,000 Second Fridays in Lahaina Lahaina Town hosts a Town Party every second Friday of the month. This grant will help with operation of the event, which includes family activities at Campbell Park on Front Street.

Ma Ka Hana Ka Ike Building Program, $10,000 Mahele Farms Mahele Farms is a place-based initiative that seeks to build self-sufficiency skills in Hana’s youth and families’ practices, as well as increase our community’s economic viability and resiliency through the stewardship of a highly productive community farm.

Maui Family Support Services, Inc., $10,000 Hana Infant/Toddler Center Playground Project To build an outdoor play space or infants and toddlers.

Na Mamo O Muolea, $10,000 Muolea Point Management and Hana Limu Festival Funds to be used for ongoing invasive plant removal, campsite improvements, and trail maintenance at Muolea Point, along with partially funding the 8th annual Hana Limu Festival.

Tri-Isle Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc., $10,000 51st Annual Makawao 4th of July Parade

To market and sponsor the cultural parade on the Molokai Livestock Cooperative, $10,300 Sustainability & Expansion of Molokai Livestock 4th of July in Makawao.

Cooperative Tri-Isle Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc., $10,000 Increase local consumption of island produced Maui Small Business Week meats, while assisting the co-op in becoming a sustainable, profitable company that serves Funds will be used to support a week of free livestock producers. business workshops.

Academy of Hospitality & Tourism, $10,000 Tri-Isle Resource Conservation & Development Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Council, Inc., $10,000 Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pau Parade To sustain and support workforce development & Hoolaulea in the visitor industry by exposing high school students to various facets of the industry.

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Showcase Maui’s non-profits and commercial entities with visitors and locals, while honoring King Kamehameha, through the parade and hoolaulea.

Kipahulu Ohana Inc., $8,300 Kipahulu Kitchen Leach Field The purpose of this grant is to expand the leach field serving the Kipahulu kitchen.

Hana Canoe Club, $8,150 2016 Hana Regatta Project This is an annual event that brings participants and spectators to the two-day event, which also features local vendors.

Maui Academy of Performing Arts, $5,000 Conceptual drawings for a Black Box Theatre Project to create conceptual drawings of a 300-seat black box theatre.

Maui County Community Television, Inc., $3,000 Akaku Youth Media Exchange Mentorships and Stipends Funding will support the cost of mentoring youth and providing them with stipends when they produce stories about small business on Maui and Molokai.

For more information about these grants or the grant process in general, call OED Director Teena Rasmussen at (808) 270-7710.

Volunteer Center Monthly Agency & Volunteer Spotlight Program

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The County of therapy to caring Maui Volunteer for the elderly, Center strives these incredible to bring Maui volunteers and nonprofits and agencies embody volunteers the spirit of Aloha, together and and we are happy make our island to support them. community a The County of better place. That’s Maui Volunteer why we want Center provides you to help us services including celebrate Maui’s volunteer outstanding leadership agencies and training, assisting volunteers with agency through our new Volunteers can’t help but smile giving back at the Leilani Farm Sanctuary.

Find volunteer monthly “Agency their volunteer opportunities on www.handsonmaui.com programs, and and Volunteer matching aspiring Spotlight Program.” volunteers with It isn’t always easy to measure the amazing impact their ideal agency through the HandsOn Maui Get that a single volunteer or even a large organization Connected portal. We encourage all nonprofit makes, and we need to recognize all the hard work agencies in Maui County to sign up with us to take they do. Agency and volunteer recognition is one of advantage of our extensive network and programs. the best ways to encourage volunteerism on Maui Please visit the Agency & Volunteer Spotlight and promote a better island community.

Program page on our website to submit an Agency Each month, we will feature a special volunteer and Success Story, nominate your organization or a partner agency that has made an impact on the nominate one of your volunteers for our Volunteer Maui community. These agencies and volunteers are Spotlight Program. spotlighted in the header graphic on our website and social media accounts, and will be featured in a social Submit your volunteer or organization’s story today, and help us promote nonprofits and volunteerism on media post on the HandsOn Maui Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest pages. The spotlighted agency will also Maui! be featured in a “success story” the month they are Find us here – 808-270-7150 spotlighted. http://www.handsonmaui.com The Volunteer Center has helped connect thousands http://www.facebook.com/handsonmaui Twitter @HandsOn_Maui_ of volunteers to events, projects and organizations http://www.pinterest.com/countyofmauivol throughout Maui County. From beach cleanups to community gardens, and from animal-assisted

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MEDB Ke Alahele Education Fund celebrates ten-year milestone

MEDB staff and some of this year’s Distinguished Educators congratulate the 2016 Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award winners (L to R): Jeanne Skog (MEDB), U.S. Senator Brian Schatz, Jasmine and Keona Conroy-Humphrey, U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono, Evelyn Haase, Mayor Alan Arakawa, Jett Bolusan, Ann Arakawa, Jennifer Goto-Sabas (Daniel K. Inouye Institute Fund), and Leslie Wilkins (MEDB). Photo: Casey Nishikawa

The Ke Alahele Education Fund Benefit Dinner & Auction held at The Fairmont Kea Lani last month is a milestone for Maui Economic Development Board (MEDB). The event celebrated the Fund’s 10th year and grossed an impressive total of $331,800 (as of the time of this news release) in community giving to advance STEM education in Maui County.

The festive event of 550 supporters included Distinguished Educators – U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono and Brian Schatz, Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui and his wife Lyndelle, and Mayor Alan Arakawa and his wife Ann – and featured presentations by the 2016 Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award winners “The MEDB Board of Directors established this Award in 2013 in honor of the late Senator who did so much to inspire our youth and provide STEM opportunities,” said Jeanne Unemori Skog, MEDB’s President & CEO. “Our Education Committee had a difficult task selecting from the field of middle and high school student projects, and narrowing it to the top three finalists.”

“The criteria for the award is the innovative use of technology to make a difference,” noted Leslie Wilkins, MEDB’s Vice President and director of their education to workforce initiatives. “Students select an issue in their community that interests them. Then, by using sophisticated technology and/or by inventing their own tools, they create a real solution to address the

community challenge.”

This year’s Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award winners were: 1st Place: Jasmine and Keona Conroy-Humphrey Project: Lanai Fire Hydrant Collection This impressive sister team of innovators are both junior at Lanai High School. Their project is being used by the Maui County Fire Department. The Conroy-Humphrey’s used the training they received and the Geospatial (GIS) software in their MEDB STEMworks™ lab to locate, load in the collector app, and create an updated map of where the fire hydrants are located on Lanai.

The electronic map helps to support the Lanai Water Company and the firefighters to be able to geolocate the fire hydrants in a timely manner which will help to make Lanai a safer place. The Conroy-Humphrey sisters will each receive $3,000 in technology education tools of their choice and the Lanai High School STEMworks lab will receive $3,300.

2nd Place: Evelyn Haase Project: Developing a pH Sensor Using a Raspberry Pi to Monitor Ocean Acidification Evelyn Haase is a sophmore at Molokai High and has been a participant in MEDB’s Women in Technology Project since she was a Middle School Excite Camper.

Evelyn invented a pH sensor that can measure accurate

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data detecting the tiniest changes to the Ocean pH due to environmental fluctuations. Not only does it improve accuracy, but is offers a huge cost savings compared to the current systems available to marine scientists. Estimates are that her device is 1/42 of the price (which is about $200 to compared to $11,000 for today’s technology costs) and requires half the maintenance. Haase will receive $2,000 to further her scientific research and educational pursuits and Molokai High School will receive $3,300 for improvements to their STEMworks lab.

computer programming, how electronics work, and I have a bit more confidence going into my second year of this project as it enters the deployable stage,” said Haase. “Long-term, I want to work with students in the classrooms, show them how to program a Raspberry Pi, how to build pH sensor, how they can monitor ocean acidification, and contribute their information to further scientific studies.”

3rd Place: Jett Bolusan and Maya Ooki Project: Maui Bugpedia This MEDB STEMworks™ internship team, 2016 King Kekaulike High graduate Maya Ooki and Maui High senior Jett Bolusan, worked over the summer to support HC&S’s transition plans for the sugar lands.

Working with Mae Nakahata of HC&S, Ooki and Bulosan researched and created a comprehensive list of pests on Maui lands and compiled them into a “Wikipedialike” website entitled “Bugpedia” to help not only HC&S plan for new crops, but to be a tool for all Maui Farmers.

Ooki and Bolusan will each receive $1,000 to expand their STEM education, and Ooki’s teacher Emily Haines Swatek of King Kekaulike High School and Bolusan’s teacher Keith Imada of Maui High School will each receive $1,700 for improvements to their respective STEMworks labs.

“This annual Award was created to inspire students and to encourage them in their STEM pursuits in innovation and technology but to be very focused on things that would include the community and make life better for our citizens,” said Jennifer Goto-Sabas, Director of the Daniel K. Inouye Institute Fund. “If the late Senator were here today, he would have been doubly delighted because 1st place was from Lanai and 2nd place from Molokai.”

“I think STEM offers a great opportunity for everyone, especially because in the past it was mostly men in the science, technology and engineering fields” said Jasmine Humphrey.

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“One of the main things I gained from our Maui Bugpedia project was working with local employees from HC&S, Monsanto, and UH Maui College’s agriculture department,” said Bolusan. “I believe if we are to create something, it should have practical use that benefits everyone rather than just a small group.”

The sister team of Jasmine and Keona ConroyHumphrey from Lanai High School express their gratitude after their Lanai Fire Hydrant Collection project was awarded 1st place winner of the 2016 Daniel K. Inouye Innovation Award. Photo: Casey Nishikawa

“Today, STEM gives us all an equal chance no matter who we are or where we come from. It also gives us an opportunity to do what we love and inspires us to be the best that they can be.”

“Working on my project, I now know how to do basic

“Hearing from these youth and the projects they’ve been able to do, it’s amazing to see what’s possible,” said Ned Davis, MEDB’s Board Chair and CEO of Maui Innovation Group LLC. “Being able to support their efforts through MEDB’s many STEM programs is extremely rewarding. We’re all just so very proud of them.”

“I think our students today are amazing and I think that STEM allows them to realize how incredible they are,” said Jennifer Suzuki, a teacher at Maui Waena Intermediate School. “They get to go out and explore and do things that they never thought they could do, and then they start to see a whole universe of opportunities.”

For more information on MEDB’s STEM education programs, visit www.MEDB.org or call 808-875-2300.

The Maui Economic Development Board is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit corporation established in 1982 with a focus on diversifying Hawaii’s economy. MEDB partners with the private, public and nonprofit sectors at the local and national levels to achieve its goals.

MEDB’s programs – which are founded on a respect for Hawaii’s culture and precious environment – assist growth industries, educate and train residents for new career pathways, and build consensus in addressing the community’s challenges and opportunities.

MEDB is governed by a 32-member Board of Directors drawn from business, government, academia and nonprofit organizations. For more information, call 8752300, or visit medb.org.

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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.”

Last month’s other winner, David Yamashita, Planner IV, selected Erin Wade, Planner V for this month’s Above and Beyond. Dave and Erin have been working fervently on the redevelopment of Wailuku Town, and their efforts are already evident in the activities taking place on Market Street. Dave selected Erin for her many qualities – she works well with people, has a wide range of professional skills, and can see both the big picture and the details. Dave described Erin’s work for Wailuku and for the Lahaina Harbor front area as “game-changers” that make Maui a better place. Congratulations to Keith and Erin!

Department of Planning Staff Updates:

Jacky Takakura of the Department of Planning congratulates this month’s Above and Beyond winner Keith Scott, Planner V, who was nominated by Evelyn Aako, Planner IV. Both Keith and Evelyn are in the Current Planning Division. Evelyn selected Keith because he has “mountains and mountains of SMA (Special Management Area) permits, which he completes consistently, accurately, and effortlessly. He also volunteers for extra assignments and handles difficult situations with tact and grace. Keith has had to work on projects with a lot of different parties involved and he comes up with options that so that everyone leaves happy.”

Congratulations to Keith Scott, who was reallocated to a Planner V on July 1, 2016.

Keith works on the Coastal Zone Management Program to protect our shoreline and was previously a Planner IV. The Department of Planning welcomes James Aarona, who accepted a promotional opportunity in the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division effective September 1, 2016. James was previously an Engineering Support Tech at the Department of Water Supply – Engineering Division, and is now a Land Use and Building Plans Examiner.

Congratulations to Avelina Cabais who accepted a Planner III position in the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division effective September 1, 2016. Avie was previously a Land Use & Building Plans Examiner.

Best of luck to Chelsea Rabago, who resigned on August 15, 2016 to pursue a Master’s Degree at UH Manoa. Chelsea was a Planner II in the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division and had been with the Department for a year and a half.

Congratulations to Nancy Tanji, who accepted a promotional opportunity at Real Property Tax, where she is now a Cashier. Nancy was a Clerk III in the Current Planning Division and her last day at the Planning Department was August 15, 2016. Nancy had been with the Department since 2007.

Best wishes to Paul Mikolay who resigned on August 22, 2016. Paul was a Planner IV in the Zoning Administration and Enforcement

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Division and had been with the department since 2010.

Aloha oe to David Yamashita, who will transfer to the Department of Parks and Recreation effective September 6, 2016. Dave has been a Planner VI in the Long Range Division since 2009.

Sean and U’i join five other department staff who recently re-certified their CYSA credentials: Norraine Pascua, Todd Richter, Jason Lopez, Sean Bersamin & Angus Peters III all completed various youth sport online training courses to obtain the necessary CEU’s to fulfill their recertification requirements.

These staff are part of an elite group of 3,000 recreation professionals worldwide that are committed to raising the professionalism in youth sports. By earning their CYSA credentials, each employee is doing their part to provide quality youth sports programs.

Summer Enfield-Carlos, Secretary I, joined the Planning Department Ohana July 18, with Avie Cabais, Planner III as of September 1, 2016 and James Aarona (Land Use & Building Plans Examiner as of September 1, 2016.

Congratulations to Sean Gordon & U’i Kalani of the Department of Parks & Recreation who received their Certified Youth Sport Administrator (CYSA) certification through the National Alliance for Youth Sports (NAYS). Sean and U’i obtained their CYSA certification after completing an online academy and eight-part certification exam. Both were given thirty days to complete the online academy and exam and both did so successfully.

Congratulations to our staff for being committed to raising the bar in youth sports!

The Plan Implementation Division (PID) recently made a move to Suite 640 in One Main Plaza.

Pictured is Kathleen Aoki, Administrative Planning Officer for the Plan Implementation Division. She and the rest of the team have just settled into their new office. PID was previously located on the 3rd floor with the Zoning Administration & Enforcement Division.

POLL: What was the highlight of your summer?

Hana Steel, Dept. of Environmental Management: “The highlight of my summer was coming back to work in a profession I enjoy, for a community I love, for islands that are so special.

It’s a privilege to work for the County of Maui.”

Brian Nagami, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development: “The highlight of my summer was performing with Maui Taiko as invited guests at the Fukushima Taiko Festival and then starting with the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development soon after my return home.” page 14

Keith Regan, Dept. of Management: “The highlight of my summer was taking my wife and son to Lana`i via the ferry to attend the Pineapple Festival. The event was well attended; food was great; and entertainment was outstanding. Congratulations to everyone who played a role in making this annual event a success.”

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Life begins at 55!

BY: DANA ACOSTA Department of Housing & Human Concerns Kaunoa’s Wellness program offers a multitude of options to put individuals 55 and better on a path to healthy aging by maintaining an active lifestyle that includes physical exercise and dance classes for a strong body; cultural and educational classes for a strong mind; and arts, humanities and recreational activities for a healthy spirit.

Don’t miss the following special events coming up in October. Preregistration is required.

For a complete listing of all of Kaunoa’s activities, call 270-7308 or 270-4310 to receive a monthly newsletter.

Kaunoa’s senior volunteers worked with members of the Maui Nui Seabirds Recovery Project at Hawea Point in Kapalua, the site of the largest known seabird colony on Maui. Volunteers learned about the conservation efforts of the organization and spent the morning cleaning the nesting areas and surrounding environment.

* Breadfuit (‘Ulu) Lore and Culture Explore the largest and most extensive breadfruit collection in the world, featuring over 120 varieties of ‘ulu from the Pacific region. This daylong excursion takes you to the Breadfruit Institute at the National Tropical Botanical Garden part of Kahanu Garden, to learn about the use of breadfruit for food and reforestation. The activitiy takes place on Monday, October 24 and includes bus transportation. Cost of $16 includes lunch. Please call the Kaunoa West Maui campus at 270-4310 for bus pick-up times and additional information.

* Kaunoa After Dark Presents: Curtis Love Kaunoa’s very popular live band dance and concert series will feature the sweet and sultry Soul, romantic Rhythm and Blues, and cool Clasic Rock sounds of local artist, Curtis Love on Friday, October 14 from 5:50pm – 8:30pm at Kaunoa’s Spreckelsville campus. Cost of $20 includes all-you-can-eat heavy pupus. Seating is limited, so call 270-7308 to sign up today! * Civic Adventures: Keawela’I Church Help support your community by volunteering through Kaunoa’s Civic Adventures program which offers

unique and exclusive learning opportunities for Kaunoa’s participants. This month, Kaunoa volunteers will travel to Keawala’I Church in Makena to a tour of the historic grounds and a day of kokua both inside the church and outside on the grounds. The event takes place on Friday, October 28 from 7:45 am – 3:00 pm and includes bus transportation from selected sites. Cost of $21 includes lunch at Café o Lei Kihei. Call 270-7308 for more information.

Senior chefs in training, learned how to select, clean, and prepare ‘ulu from Chef John Cadman of Maui Breadfruit Company on August 25. This cooking demonstration and tasting was one of several culinary classes offered at Kaunoa in August.

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Seven Scariest Summer Foods SUBMITTED BY: RONALD STEBEN Department of Corporation Counsel

A REVIEW BY QUALITY HEALTH’s MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD It’s summertime, and the living is easy-but eating healthfully can be hard. Some of the season’s most popular foods, like potato salad and fried chicken, contain massive amounts of calories and fat, while others, such as hot dogs, boast ingredients that may be downright dangerous. How can you avoid the most frightening hot-weather fare?

Read on as we reveal the seven scariest foods of summer.

These seasonal staples are all positively calorific, and some could even put diseases on your menu (thanks to scary ingredients like sodium, trans fats, and nitrates).

Potato Salad. It’s a favorite at picnics and backyard barbecues, but don’t let the name “salad” fool you-this creamy side dish is more fattening than most summer entrees and desserts. The standard mayo-and-potato variety packs over 350 calories and 20 grams of fat per cup, and its culinary cousins (macaroni, chicken, tuna, and egg salad) are every bit as diet-deadly.

Fried Chicken. Just a few pieces of this seasonal classic pack a staggering amount of calories and fat. While fast-food versions are outrageously fattening (a thigh and drumstick at KFC contain a total of 520 calories and 40 grams of fat), homemade varieties aren’t much healthier.

What’s more, fried chicken generally contains stratospheric amounts of sodium, which can increase your risk for hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Hot Dogs. They’re fixtures at state fairs and littleleague fields, but these handheld delights are hardly light summer fare (the bun alone usually contains about 100 calories). Even worse, like many processed meats, hot dogs are often loaded with carcinogenic preservatives called nitrates, which have been linked to an increased risk of

pancreatic cancer.

Grilled Corn. It’s hard to believe that corn could sabotage anyone’s diet. But while the boiled variety is low in calories and fat, grilled versions are slathered in butter, which can translate to hundreds of additional calories and more than 10 additional grams of fat per ear. Plus, all that butter can increase your risk for high cholesterol.

Snow Cones/Shave Ice. This cool, colorful treat may look low-calorie (after all, it’s basically a big chunk of ice), but looks can be deceiving. Thanks to the sugary syrup and flavorings, snow cones contain a whopping 550 calories per 12-ounce serving-and they’re devoid of any nutritional value. Other empty-calorie summer culprits include taffy, cotton candy, and fried dough.

Cool Whip. With only 25 calories and 1.5 grams of fat per serving, this ubiquitous dessert topping has a reputation for being diet friendly. But look a little closer at the label, and you’ll find that it’s far from nutritious. Cool Whip actually contains both high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated vegetable oil (that’s code for “trans fat”), an ingredient that could increase your chances of developing coronary artery disease.

Daiquiris. These refreshing libations may seem like a good way to cool down on a hot summer’s day, but a single daiquiri packs more than 300 calories and loads of sugar. If you’re looking for slimming summer cocktails, opt for wine spritzers or sangria-and steer clear of other diet-deadly drinks, like pina coladas, Long Island iced teas, and wine coolers.

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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.

Agnes Hayashi, Executive Assistant, Department of Management on behalf of the Maui Fire Fighters Auxiliary (MFFA) would like congratulate the MFFA Educational Scholarship recipients.

The Maui Fire Fighters Auxiliary proudly awarded its 2016 MFFA Educational scholarship recipients to deserving students on August 4, 2016. The MFFA selects their recipients through an open, competitive application process based on criteria of scholastic excellence, leadership and extracurricular activities, and the students’ service/ contributions to their Maui County community.

The MFFA annual provides educational scholarships to Maui County high school graduates who are currently enrolled as full-time students, or have been accepted as a full-time student at a university, college or vocational school. For 2016, MFFA sponsored 2 awards for children of an active Maui Fire Department employee (Family Scholarship) and one award (Community Scholarship) for a Maui County student meeting its selective criteria.

For 2016, the two Family Scholarship recipients are Alexandria Simon and Shelly Preza.

Alexandria is the daughter of Fire Captain Sean Simon of the Kaunakakai Fire Station and Kim Simon. Alexandria is a 2016 Molokai High School graduate who will be attending Brown University this fall and will be studying Pre-Med with hopes of becoming a medical doctor. The Family Scholarship was also awarded to Shelly Preza of Lanai, daughter of Jonathon Preza, Fire Captain of the Lanai Fire Station. Shelly is a graduate of Lanai High School.

and Molokai in pursuing higher education. They hope to one day return home, to Maui County, and be contributing members of the community and make a difference in the lives of youth, as the MFFA has so graciously done for them.

Pictured (L to R): Alexandria Simon, Battalion Chief Rick Kawasaki, and Thomas Hayashi Real Property Assessment Celebrated their June, July, and August birthdays with Rainbow Cakes from Dee Lite Bakery.

For the 2016 Community Scholarship, Thomas Hayashi, son of Duane and Agnes Hayashi (Department of Management), was selected by the MFFA. Thomas is a 2016 graduate of Seabury Hall and will be attending Santa Clara University this fall studying Environmental Science and Philosophy with aspirations of pursuing Law. The MFFA scholarship recipients are extremely honored to be this year’s recipients and are very grateful to the MFFA for their generous support and commitment to the youth of Maui, Lanai

Pictured from left to right: Caroline ‘Anji’ Franklin, Commission Support Clerk (Aug.

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21), Dennis Foree, Real Property Appraiser Assistant (Aug. 3), Arielle Obrero, Real Property Appraiser I (Aug. 27), Daniel Sereno, Geographic Information System Analyst V (June 16), and Ashley Howard, Delinquent Tax Collection Assistant II, (Aug. 28).

Not pictured: Joshua Poouahi, Real Property Appraiser VI (June 9), James ‘Kimo’ Kurokawa, Real Property Appraiser III (June 15), Jon Gushiken, Geographic Information System Analyst III (July 27), and Marcy Martin, Senior County Real Property Technical Officer (Aug. 16) The Administration of the Department of Environmental Management would like to wish a happy birthday to our September babies from the Department of Environmental Management!

Joshua Ornong, Roxanna Smith, Tracy Gonsalves, John Guzman, Ernest Mendes, Kyle Souza, Patrick Tavares, Arnold Abe, Dustin Dunnill, Robert Rychlinski, Gwen Balala, Jeffrey Kafka, Craig Frankenberg, Nicolas Estabillo

During June and July, Oriana Buika, Baldwin High School class of 2016, (Jim Buika, Planning Department) and Alex Underwood, class of 2013, (Susan Underwood, Department of Management, IT Service Division) along with other Baldwin alumni artists returned to collaborate with their mentor and teacher, Janet Sato, BHS, to conceive and create a mural with a powerful message for the main quadrangle at the school, to honor kupuna from Baldwin’s recent past and to inspire needed environmental stewardship. With many other partners and educators contributing to the project’s success, the new mural will provide daily inspiration to everyone passing through the quad. The mural was dedicated and blessed during the first school assembly this school year, on August 5.

For more information on the mural, visit www. bhsmural.com.

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Deanna Thyssen, Secretary to the Finance Director and the Accounts Division of the Department of Finance know how to celebrate and make their August birthday babies feel special. They decorated and celebrated Gail Fujiwara, Pre-Audit Clerk III’s birthday on August 23rd and had birthday cakes and a feast for Guy Hironaka, Real Property Manager on August 10th and John Ko, Clerk II on August 14th.

Happy Belated Birthday to Gail, Guy and John!!!

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Photo Gallery A photo-essay of activities in the County

Mayor Arakawa with IUCN Secretary General Inger Anderson at the IUCN World Conservation Congress

Mayor Arakawa’s Budget Meeting at Haiku Community Center on September 12, 2016.

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Maui County Product Enrichment Program 2016

WAILUKU FIRST FRIDAY Friday, September 2, 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.

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) 2427469 or visit www.mauiarts.org KU MAI KA HULA Saturday, September 10, 1 to 4 PM. Featuring the award-winning hālau from Hawai‘i, the continental U.S., competing in solo and group performances. Male and female dancers perform both kahiko (traditional) and ‘auana (modern) hula stylings, judged by renowned, prestigious kumu hula. 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 PAILOLO CHALLENGE CANOE RACE Welcome the 10th Annual Pailolo Challenge Canoe Race! This incredible 26mile downwind canoe race will launch from D.T. Fleming Beach on Maui to Kaunakakai Pier on Moloka’i. Set for Saturday, September 17. For more info about the race call (808) 893-2124 or visit www.hawaiiancanoeclub.org THE MAUI MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON The 46th Annual Maui Marathon and Half Marathon will is scheduled to take place on Sunday, September 18 from Kahului to end at Ka’anapali. This is the oldest marathon west of the Rockies! Participants will have access to aid stations throughout the race, to include refreshments, music and entertainment as well as a health expo at the finish line. For more information call (808) 280-5801 or visit www.mauimarathonhawaii.com HAWAIIAN MUSIC SERIES Thursday, September 29, 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 September 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 Friday, September 9, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. or Thursday, September 22, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (choose one date) Are you looking for a better way to market your business? Do you have a burning desire to become a best-selling author? Attend this seminar and learn how to make your publishing and business goals come true. If you want to stand out from your competition, strengthen your credentials, and get free publicity, then writing and publishing 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.

BUSINESS IN THE THINK TANK (BITT) WITH MBB MEMBERS (FREE).

BiTT in South Maui - FREE

When: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 Time: 2:30 PM to 4:15 PM

Where: High Technology Development Center (HTDC) 590 Lipoa Pkwy, Suite 110, Kihei, HI HTDC at the Maui Research & Technology Center (MRTC) RSVP with MBB: www.meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers

BiTT in West Maui - FREE When Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Time: 11:45 AM to 1:30 PM Where: Napili Plaza - 5095 Napilihau Street, Suite 114-A, Lahaina, HI Old Republic Title & Escrow of Hawai'i (Lahaina office) RSVP with MBB: www.meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers

Adventure-Based CoachingSM Instructor: Harold Ames, PH.D. Tuesday, September 13, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Learn how Adventure-Based Coachingsm can be utilized to push you from a risky situation of starting a new business into discovering unknown opportunities and enhancing your sense of well-being to make those uncertain decisions with confidence. This workshop will help you asses the wellness of your small to medium size business and determine its sustainability in today’s volatile markets.

Attendees will gain insight to the scientific perspective of:  Business Psychology  Organizational Culture  Human Resource Management  Transformative Consulting Take a risk and sign-up to become an adventurer and begin the evolving process of achieving your business’s full potential through the use of meaningful intelligence.

Harold Ames holds a doctorate degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology with a purpose of “developing effective leadership solutions” through education.

Revealing the Top 10 Secrets to FB Advertising -- What you Need to Know Instructor: Taryn Kama and Eric T. Richter Wednesday, September 14, 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.

The Joy of Saying “No” Instructor: Patti Sabla Thursday, September 15, 2016 – 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Does that phrase sound strange to you? If so, you need this class. If you are someone who has a hard time uttering the word “no”, you are not alone. Join others who struggle with this same issue while we uncover some of the underlying reasons of why we say yes when we want to say no. Learn the “red flags” to look for to determine if you are being guilted. Find out the 9 successful steps to giving a (guilt-free) no. Participants will also receive a “Should I Say NO?” checklist to take home to help them make future decisions about how to answer someone’s request. Patti Sabla is the owner of Live Life Better, LLC, a Maui-based company that rescues burned-out employees, frazzled bosses, and exhausted owners. She does this by providing half-day and full-day Stress Management Workshops for employees at their workplace. She believes that when a staff’s stress level is reduced then productivity increases, turnover and absenteeism decreases, morale is boosted and negativity is reduced.

Social Media…8 Rules of Engagement Instructor: Nicole Fisher Wednesday, September 21, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. (Q&A til 1:30) In this workshop, you will learn how to effectively tie your business objectives to your social media content.

Learn how to be authentic and consistent, and at the same time, fearless with your contributions to the online and local community. All of this, plus more, will be covered in this information-packed workshop.

Remember, don’t be a social spammer.

Nicole Fisher 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.

Standout Subject Lines: Get Open, Get Read, Get Real Results!

Instructor: Mckenna Hallett Tuesday, September 27, 2016 – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Are your emails, blogs, or posts being ignored? Are you getting real engagement with your followers and customers? Join Mckenna Hallett for an hour-long Free Seminar with 30 minutes of Q & A to follow.

Come explore what will get your subject lines working – or NOT working! Learn to capture the attention and interest of your audience.

This fast-paced seminar will take a deeper dive into the mechanics of truly effective subject lines. It will cover many important and easy to use strategies: Three keys that make or break your subject line (or posting headline) Learn to use the 2 - 2 - 2 rule to get their immediate attention!

What works – and what does NOT work – in capturing your readers’ attention Length, brand, urgency and offers – make them work for your subject lines Before & after examples that make it crystal clear how to improve your results Learn what “teaser” or “pre-header” text is and how to use it to increase sales.

What to do once you have their attention increase income potential

Do I have your attention? Let’s get the response you desire. Whether you are trying to realize revenue, increase your reach, or inspire referrals, your subject lines are a key to your success!

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.

SPECIAL EVENING WORKSHOP- $45.00 PER SESSION

“QUICKBOOKS FOR SMALL BUSINESS” by Richard Kehoe, CPA Hands-on computer training for beginners.

Thursday, September 22, 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: FREE COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH EXPERIENCED SCORE AND Thursday afternoons – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

SMALLBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CORP. (SBDC) COUNSELORS: Friday mornings – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Reporting near misses Why are they important, and how can safety personnel get employees involved?

By SeaRay Beltran, Safety Specialist III for DOCC / RMD An employee walks down the hall, stepping over an extension cord stretched across his path. He turns a corner and nearly collides with another worker. To avoid the collision, he steps to the side, spilling coffee onto the floor and inadvertently jostling a shelving unit, on which a tool placed close to the edge of the top shelf falls and hits the ground.

No one is hurt in this fictional scenario. However, the employees in it experience multiple nearmiss situations – any one of which could have led to a serious injury.

Some people may be tempted to write off near misses as “no harm, no foul” situations. But your safety professionals such as SeaRay Beltran say departments who track near misses, determine how and why they occurred, and take corrective action can prevent similar – or more serious – incidents from happening in the future.

“We don’t look at what happened; we look at what could have happened,” said SeaRay, safety specialist III for the Department of Corporation Counsel/Risk Management Division.

What and why SeaRay said, not all safety professionals agree on what constitutes a near miss. Among the definitions: A fact sheet from OSHA defines a near miss as an “unplanned event that did not result in injury, illness or damage – but had the potential to do so.” The fact sheet stresses that although near misses cause no immediate harm, they can precede events in which a loss or injury could occur. Employers that encourage the reporting of near misses gain an opportunity to prevent future incidents.

Report and react Collecting near-miss reports helps create a culture that seeks to identify and control hazards, which will reduce risks and the potential for harm, states OSHA. But a well-run program goes beyond the collection of reports.

“You must carefully investigate it, determine the root causes and implement appropriate controls accordingly.”

At large companies, near misses are ranked by potential severity. If it could have resulted in an injury or death, a full investigation is conducted. Not so much on the County and this is why I’m

writing this article. If the near miss creates a condition that is less serious – such as a trip hazard due to an electric cord – the hazard is abated and the risk is communicated to everyone.

With Risk Management, lessons learned from near misses are shared with employees through various dept. /div., including training, at supervisory meetings and individual project sites.

Sometimes, the near misses are communicated by the mid management/division heads.

“The intent is to learn the lesson once – at a near-miss level – implement appropriate controls and then share it among the supervisors and division chief to prevent similar accident potentials from happening,” SeaRay said.

Employee involvement Employee participation in any near-miss program is vital, SeaRay said. “It’s employees themselves who witness these things.”

Workers should be trained on how to properly identify and recognize potential hazards. To help make it easy for employees to submit near misses and ensure good data, consider allowing them to turn in near-miss reports anonymously or to their safety specialist/safety officer.

Same safety professionals say, “If we require them to put their name on it, some of the information we would otherwise get wouldn’t happen.”

Similarly, avoid naming people who may have contributed to the near miss. At COM, individuals involved in near misses shouldn’t be pointed rather educated.

“We’re doing our best to keep the focus on lessons learned and what not to do, rather than focusing on who did wrong and assigning blame,” SeaRay said. “As soon as we start bringing it to the ‘blame game,’ then we’re going to lose the benefits brought to COM from the lessons learned.”

To get employees in the habit of turning in near-miss data, employers may be tempted to set quotas. Although quotas may be beneficial for establishing expectations when kicking off a new reporting program, I believe that, continuing these requirements could negatively affect the quality of the information departments receive.

“If people look at it as an obligatory quota thing, they might just get it out of the way right away,” cautioning that workers who have met their quota may ignore subsequent – and potentially more dangerous – near misses.

Another way to encourage reporting is to offer incentives to workers who report hazards. The fact sheet from OSHA states that this type of incentive – as opposed to those that offer rewards for low or zero injury rates – can encourage a reporting culture. I’ve tried to promote this incentive and reward program but rejected by past administration. However, I no longer agree on incentive programs. Why you ask? Because it just become a game for most employees, rather than reporting actual near miss.

Additionally, safety pros may find more support from employees when investigating a near miss than when investigating an incident. “Many times, I’ve found people are much more open to make a positive team contribution towards the prevention of an accident through the discussion of a near miss than if an accident has already occurred.” “People seem more willing to talk than when something has happened.”

Ensuring success Organizations that implement near-miss programs credit them with improving safety. COM, a local government with about 2,500 plus employees, has been running its current near-miss program for nearly 10 years. After the first full year of the program, the COM OSHA recordable number fell and the total incident rate dropped in just almost two years.

Although SeaRay’s attributes some of the success to a newly implemented job safety analysis process, he believes the near-miss program played a big role.

But success is dependent on the support of all employees and all level of managements. “If it’s not supported by all levels of the organization and positively reinforced at all levels, then it’s not going to be effective. The success of our program is a direct reflection of our entire team’s commitment to safety,” SeaRay said.

Employees want to know their employer is serious about the program, so management needs to work hard and be persistent in promoting the value of near misses.

“You have to demonstrate over time you’re committed to it,” SeaRay said. “If we can do that, we’ll have a better program.” So here we are again, asking for all Dept. /div., to look into providing true count of near miss reporting. Furthermore, there is more than one near miss a day and so please look at this not as a “It will make my dept. / div., “ look bad but rather how can we prevent and/or correct this issues? Mahalo for your time and be safe every day. http://intranet.co.maui.hi.us/DocumentCenter/View/3514

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