High Street Journal - June 2013

The High Street Journal

An Official Publication of the County of Maui

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June 2013

June is Hurricane Preparedness Month

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High Street Journal An Offi cial Publication of the County of Maui

HURRICANE SEASON IS HEREThe importance of knowing dos & donts

FREE HEALTHCARE PROVIDED BY MILITARYTropic Care well-received by residents

WATCH vs. WARNINGUnderstanding the diff erences is critical



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CONTENTS

PUBLISHER / EDITORLynn Araki-Regan

EDITORIAL COORDINATORSLois WhitneyTiff any IidaHerman Andaya, Jr.Rod AntoneMichelle Makii

PHOTO COORDINATORRyan Piros

CONTRIBUTORS

Dana AcostaMayor Alan ArakawaKaren ArakawaJohn BuckTamara CaballeroMike MolinaDana AcostaSeaRay BeltranCharnan CarrollAnna FoustRobynne FukunagaKyle GinozaNadine GomesRuth Griffi thAgnes HayashiDee Dee ThyssenSue KiangTanya LopesDoug McLeodGeri OnagaKarin PhaneufTeena RasmussenKeith ReganJan RobersonDena SatoSarah ShimDianne ShimizuWendy StebbinsCheryl SterlingJacky TakakuraJo-Anne TanakaJamie WakamatsuDavid YamashitaKit ZuluetaSharon Zalsos

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Are We Ready?......................................................................................................

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

Ginoza to be honored as one of 40 top leaders .....................................

Hurricane season is here...........................................................................................

Hokama attends leadership institute ..........................................................

People of Maui County receive free healthcare from Military .........

Chinese government offi cials unveil Sun Mei statue.............................

What to do before, during, and after a hurricane...................................

Watch vs. Warning ...............................................................................................

Disaster Dos and Donts .....................................................................................

Whirlwind China trip with Mayor Arakawa ...............................................

June workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center ............

Lei-making event a success .............................................................................

Kupaianaha (“Blessings of Life”).....................................................................

Maui County’s Outstanding Older Americans for 2013 announced

Maui High to celebrate centennial ...............................................................

Baldwin High to have informational meeting on June 20 .................

Pounding kalo into poi in the Council Chamber ...................................

Year 1913: Treasury of the County of Maui ..............................................

County Kitchen....................................................................................................

Hana, Molokaì & Lanaì get interactive .....................................................

Solar Summit a success .....................................................................................

Kulia I Ka Nuù (“Strive to Reach the Summit”) ........................................

Calendar of Events ...............................................................................................

Photo Gallery .........................................................................................................

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As a child I lived for several years in a place called Wake Island, which

wasn’t really an island - it was actually a V-shaped atoll with a coastline of about 12 miles. My father had taken a job there as an electrician for the Federal Aviation Administration and I spent my youth fi shing in the lagoon and running around looking for adventures.

I have fond memories of that place, but there was always a danger that the entire island could have been wiped out with one strong hurricane or tropical storm, as its highest point was only 20 feet above sea level. For that reason every building was built to withstand hurricanes, and every door and window reinforced with hurricane shutters.

This level of preparedness was fi nally put to the test in 2006 when Wake Island was hit by Super Typhoon Ioke, a record-breaking monster that grew into a Category 5 hurricane and forced the evacuation of all 188 residents. As the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Central Pacifi c, it damaged 70 percent of the island. The island community is up and running again, but only because they were prepared.

Are we?

June marks the beginning of the Central Pacifi c Hurricane Season, which offi cially runs through the end of November. While no one can stop a hurricane from occurring, there are a few things that we, as a community can do in order to minimize the impacts and to be more resilient. As an island community, it is especially critical that e prepare ourselves with the resources to sustain us through a catastrophic event that could potentially isolate us from outside resources for even a short period of time.

Be Informed - Learn about hurricanes, which not only bring winds in excess of 74 MPH, but also battering

storm surge and torrential rains. This “triple threat” may interrupt our infrastructure, utilities and supply chain. Know how and when to shut off your utilities. Register to receive notifi cations from Civil Defense. Invest in a NOAA weather radio. Being informed may prevent injuries and save lives, when seconds count.

Make a Plan - This plan should outline where you and your family will seek shelter-- in your own home, in the home of family or friends, or in a public shelter. Have a communication plan that includes emergency contact information, and when possible, use texting instead of calling. Keep a current list of medications you take. Have your fi nancial and insurance information available. Knowing what to do ahead of time will allow you to remain calm and reduce the need to make decisions under stress.

Build A Kit - Assume that power and running water will not be available and it will take some time to clear roadways and open up the airports and harbors. Everyone should have enough water and non-perishable food to last for at least seven days. Your kit should also contain medications, hygiene items, radio, fl ashlight, change of clothes, and bedding. Each family will also have

their own items that they can identify for themselves. Hurricane evacuation shelters will not have any provisions, so if you evacuate to a public shelter, bring your kit. Building a kit will insure that you and your family have the provisions they need in the immediate aftermath of a storm, before outside help arrives.

Get Involved. Assist your neighbors. Get trained in disaster response, CPR and First Aid. Volunteer. There are many organizations that can use a variety of skills before, during and after a hurricane. Be part of your Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). Volunteer with the Red Cross, Maui County Health Volunteers, or the Maui Humane Society. Getting involved spreads the circle of preparedness outward, like a ripple in a pond, increasing our community resilience.

Recent events like the Oklahoma tornadoes illustrate the damage and destruction that natural disasters can bring at any time, and remind us that the steps you take to prepare for hurricanes will translate to other events as well. Disaster can strike at any time, so now is the time to plan-- not when disaster is already at hand. It’s a lesson that any Wake Island resident knows only too well.

Are We Ready?Learning from the lessons of Super Typhoon Ioke

By Mayor Alan Arakawa

Happenings at

THE COUNTY

$1,000 STIPEND, FREE BOOTH SPACE AVAILABLE FOR “MADE IN HAWAII” PRODUCT SHOW

The County of Maui Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and INNOVATE Hawaii announced the availability of funding for locally-made product companies in Maui, Molokai and Lanai to exhibit at the Made in Hawaii Festival. The festival will be held August 16-18, 2013 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall & Arena on Oahu.

The festival is a three-day showcase of “Made in Hawaii” products including food, books, art, gifts, fashions, plants, crafts, produce and more. The festival provides high visibility to producers of local products, and regularly attracts over 30,000 attendees each year. This year marks the 19th annual festival and is expected to be another record year for attendance.

This year the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development (OED) and INNOVATE Hawaii are offering assistance for all Maui County-made product companies to exhibit at the festival. Packages include free booth space plus a minimum stipend of $1,000 for companies that meet the festival qualifications.

All interested companies must qualify under the Made in Hawaii Festival rules

(MadeInHawaiiFestival.com) and fill out the application packet available at the Maui County Business Resource Center (MCBRC) at the Maui Mall and the Kuha’o Business Center on Molokai. The application packet is also available online at mauicounty.gov/MCBRC.

The deadline for applications is June 19, at 4:30 pm. For more information about the meeting, call the MCBRC at 873-8247.

VENDORS ACCEPTED FOR HEALTH & FITNESS EXPO

The Maui County Volunteer Center invites vendors to participate in the first Annual Interactive Health & Fitness Expo to be held July 13 at the Maui Preparatory Academy in Napili. The event, which will be held from 8 am to noon, is being hosted by the Soroptimist International of West Maui in partnership with the Volunteer Center.

Vendors who make and sell healthy products, fitness/dance/yoga organizations, alternative medicine and others are welcome to apply. The Expo is open to the first 25 approved vendors



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with a $50 vendor fee.

The Interactive Health and Fitness Expo is a friendly, fun, family event featuring fitness and cooking demonstrations, healthy vendors, youth obstacle course with slip’n slide, health screenings, mile walk, cross fitness challenge and more.

For more information and to register, visit handsonmaui.com or call Wendy Stebbins, County of Maui, Volunteer Coordinator at 270-7150.

MOLOKAI METALS COLLECTION EVENT

The County of Maui Environmental Management, Solid Waste Division announces the Molokai Metals Collection period from June 12 to June 22, Tues-Sat, 8:00 am to 2:30 pm, to collect, process and recycle metals, vehicle tires and batteries and related materials. Note, NO vehicles will be accepted during this collection period. Please hold vehicles till the next collection.

OFFICE ON AGING RELOCATES TO ONE MAIN PLAZA

The Maui County Office on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Center moved from One Main Plaza to its new offices at the J. Walter Cameron Center, 95 Mahalani Street, Room 22 in Wailuku.

“We look forward to greeting you in our new location,” said Executive on Aging Deborah Arendale. “We are here to help with a variety of aging-related questions and concerns including adult day care, adult day care respite

and attendant care, chore services, home-delivered meals, transportation and legal assistance.”

The public is encouraged to call the Access and Assistance line at 270-7774 or the main number at 270-7755 for assistance linking older adults to services. Online: mauicounty.gov/Aging.

MAUI COUNTY BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER RECEIVES “FACELIFT”

The Maui County Business Resource Center (MCBRC) located in the Maui Mall (across of Pizza Hut) has completed its renovations to include an expanded classroom area and newly painted walls in the back offices. The bathroom was also upgraded with new flooring and bathroom fixtures.

The expanded classroom area is able to accommodate about 50 people. More classroom tables and chairs are being added to the present inventory. If any department is in need of a place for a meeting or workshop, call the MCBRC at 873-8247 for availability.

PLANNING OFFICES TO RELOCATE

The Planning Department will consolidate its offices by relocating the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division (ZAED) and the Director’s Administrative staff from the Kalana Pakui building to One Main Plaza. The move begins on June 12 and will continue through June 21.

The offices will join two of the Department’s divisions already located at One Main Plaza: Long Range Planning and Current Planning. The Long Range Planning Division is in the process of moving from its offices at One Main Plaza to suite 601. The Current Planning Division will remain in its offices in suite 619. Calls to the Long Range Division can be made to the Department’s main number at 270-7735. Walk-in inquiries may be directed to the Current Division in suite 619.

From June 12 – 21, calls and walk-in inquiries to the Director’s Administrative staff and the Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division can be made to the Current Division at 270-8205 or in suite 619.

After the move is complete, the following will be the new official addresses for the Department at One Main Plaza, 2200 Main Street, Wailuku.

Planning Department/Director: 270-7735, Suite 315

Zoning Administration and Enforcement Division: 270-7253, Suite 335

Current Division: 270-8205, Suite 619

Long Range Division: 270-7214, Suite 601

The Department’s boards and commissions, such as the Maui Planning Commission, will continue to meet in the Planning Conference Room on the ground floor of Kalana Pakui.



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Maui County’s tsunami evacu-ation maps were recently

updated based on newly-re-leased scientifi c data so county offi cials urge all Maui County residents to review the new evacuation maps.

The updated maps include expanded evacuation areas in Kahului, Kihei and Lahaina, as well as maps for Kahakuloa Vil-lage and Keanae, which had not previously been mapped. To access the updated maps, visit the Civil Defense webpage on the Maui County website atmauicounty.gov/CivilDefense and click on “Tsunami Evacua-tion Maps” on the left menu bar. “Please check the updated maps carefully because they mean that some households that were not instructed to evacuate dur-

ing past tsunami warnings may now be included in the evacua-tion zone,” Mayor Alan Arakawa advised. “This new information will help us as a community to be better prepared for a tsu-nami, and I encourage everyone to share these maps with family, friends and neighbors.” Civil Defense Emergency Man-agement Offi cer Anna Foust explained that the new evacu-ation maps were based on the latest scientifi c modeling done by UH geophysicists. “The new inundation models take into account the bathymetry, or topography, of the ocean fl oor around our islands and how that impacts the tsunami wave as it reaches the shoreline,” Foust said. “Based on this informa-tion, our staff worked closely with the County’s emergency management partners and with

our fi rst-responder community to develop the new evacuation zones. Until the maps can be included in next year’s phone books, we are encouraging the public to visit the website to re-view the recent changes to the evacuation maps.” Staff from the Maui County Civil Defense Agency will be scheduling community meet-ings in each district to introduce the maps and talk to residents about the recent changes and how they can prepare for a tsu-nami and other hazards. Details on scheduled community meet-ings will be released at a later date.

For more information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/CivilDe-fense.

Ginoza to be honored as one of 40 top leaders Environmental Management Director Kyle Ginoza was recently selected as one of this year’s “forty under 40” by the Pacifi c Business News.

The individuals chosen by the newspaper for this award are selected based on their business

leadership, recognition of accomplishments and community involvement.

“I am really honored to have been included on the forty under 40 list,” Ginoza said.

He and 39 other leaders throughout Hawaii will be

honored at an awards reception at the Hawaii Convention Center on June 27.

Past recipients of the prestigious award include Managing Director Keith Regan and Budget Director Sandy Baz.

Civil Defense releases Civil Defense releases updated tsunami updated tsunami evacuation mapsevacuation mapsNew maps available on County website



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Hokama attends leadership institute

Councilmember Riki Hokama was selected to participate in the Tenth

Annual County Leadership Institute, a four-day program off ered in partnership with Cambridge Leadership Associates. The leadership program took place June 2-6, in Washington, DC. Known for enhancing the capacity of county offi cials to identify and implement innovative solutions to the complex challenges facing county government in the 21st century, this year’s program focused closely on the demands of personal leadership in a new era of government. Only 24 participants were selected nationwide to collaborate intensively with each other to develop new ways to attack real-life issues of importance to the citizens of their counties.

Photo courtesy ofNational Association of Counties (NACo)

NACo Second Vice President Riki Hokama (Maui County, Hawaii) and Immediate Past President Lenny Eliason (Athens County, Ohio) confer during the NACo Board of Directors meeting at the 2013 Western Interstate Region Conference in Flagstaff , Arizona.

Hurricane seasonis hereJune marks the beginning of

Hurricane Season in the Central Pacifi c and runs through the end of November. Make sure you and your family are ready – now, BEFORE a storm arrives.

Because any outside assistance will take longer to arrive, due to our remote island location, emergency managers in Hawaii recommend a 7-day supply of food and water in your emergency kit (longer than the national guidelines).

Here is a list of basic supplies, from the Ready.gov website, that everyone should have:

• Water one gallon per person per day, for drinking and sanitation

• Food at least a seven-day supply of non-perishable food

• Battery- or crank-powered radio and extra batteries

• Flashlight and extra batteries

• First Aid kit

• Whistle to signal for help

• Filter mask or cotton t-shirt, to help fi lter the air

• Moist towelettes for sanitation

• Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities

• Manual can opener for canned food

• Plastic sheeting and duct tape to shelter-in-place

• Garbage bags and plastic ties for personal sanitation

• Unique family needs, such as daily prescription medications, infant formula or diapers, and important family documents

For more information on hurricanes and how you can prepare, contact the Maui Civil Defense Agency at 270-7285 or visit mauicounty.gov/civildefense.

The new Lahaina DMVL Satellite Offi ce opened its doors on May 16. Located in the Lahaina Gateway Mall, the Lahaina offi ce’s hours of operation are from 8 am to 3:30 pm, and written tests will be off ered from 8 am to 3 pm. Road tests are on Monday and Friday only. For more information, call 270-7363.



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Thousands of residents received free health care in

Maui, Molokaì and Lanaì as the county, state and U.S. Military personnel conducted Tropic Care Maui County from June 4 to 12.

Clinics were open at Iao Intermediate School in Wailuku, St. Theresa’s Church in Kihei, Helene Hall in Hana and Lanai High and Elementary School on Lanai. Military doctors, nurses and dentists serviced anyone who stood in line that needed free medical, dental and vision services.

“Everything went well. Patients were very appreciative of what we did here; I’ve only received positive feedback,” said Lt. Commander Rodrigo Salvador, who oversaw operations at the Iao Intermediate School clinic.

Mayor Alan Arakawa applied for the free medical services three years ago. He recognizes Joelle Aoki, the county employee who brought the military program to his attention.

The mayor said thanks to Joelle, the U.S. military and the many people volunteering their time from the county and State Department of Health,

thousands of Maui County residents took advantage of the free services.

“We assigned personnel from our offi ce to coordinate with the military,” said Mayor Arakawa. “It’s very important for us to make sure that people in our community have good medical care.”

People of Maui County receive People of Maui County receive free health care from militaryfree health care from militaryBy Lois Whitney



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A crowd including about 50 government offi cials and family members

from China and Taiwan broke into applause after a 8-foot tall bronze statue of Sun Mei was unveiled at Sun Yat-sen Park in Keokea on June 3.

Sun Mei was the elder brother of Sun Yat-sen, the fi rst president and founding father of the Republic of China. A Kula resident, Sun Mei was the owner of Kahului General Store as well as 100 diff erent properties on Oahu and Maui and a leader of the local Chinese community.

Sun family members said while Sun Yat-sen planned the revolution in China, Sun Mei sold his assets to support his brother fi nancially. Today his descendants honored Sun Mei for the signifi cant role he played in the revolution.

“Working together, these two brothers changed the world, and we are proud that they did this from right here in Kula,” said

Mayor Alan Arakawa. “We hope that Chinese visitors will come to Maui to see these statues and to learn more about the part our island played in their nation’s history. I want to personally convey my gratitude to the Sun Mei family for this beautiful statue.”

The Sun Mei statue was crafted in China from bronze, and

donated to the Department of Parks and Recreation upon approval by Maui County Council members.

“Aside from the beauty of the statue being a signifi cant tourist attraction, our relationship with China is deeply rooted in the history associated with the Sun family and the freedom they fought for,” said Council Chair Gladys Baisa. “We are deeply honored to have the delegation become part of our family and will look forward to their return.”

On hand during the ceremony today at Sun Yat-sen Park were Sun Mei’s descendants, government offi cials from China and Taiwan and curators from the Sun Yat-sen museum in Guangdong, China. Maui County Council members Don Guzman, Don Couch, Mike Victorino, Stacy Crivello and Council Chair Gladys Baisa also participated in the ceremony.

Chinese government offi cials unveil Sun Mei StatueBy Lois Whitney



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BEFORE:

Be Informed. Learn about the hurricane “triple threat.” Find out where shelters are likely to open. Invest in a NOAA weather radio.

Make a Plan. Plan where you will seek shelter. Have a communications plan. Make a list of medications you and your family take.

Build A Kit. Prepare a home survival kit and an evacuation kit.

Get Involved. Talk to your neighbors. Find out who may need extra assistance during an emergency, when fi rst responders are not able to be everywhere all at once. Take a preparedness class. Volunteer.

DURING:

Take Shelter.

The announcement of the opening of public shelters will be made over radio and local television stations. Do not go to a facility until it has been offi cially announced as a shelter.

Once you are in as safe a place as possible - wait and listen to your radio for further instructions. Do not go outside since fl ying objects can seriously injure you. Travel is extremely dangerous during a hurricane.

Stay on the fi rst fl oor, unless fl ooding will occur, and stay away from windows and doors, even if they are covered. Close all interior doors. Secure and brace external doors. Go to an

interior room, such as a closet or hallway . If necessary, use mattresses and blankets to form a protective barrier around you, or lie on the fl oor under a table or other sturdy object.

If the eye of the storm passes over us, the wind may completely stop for a few minutes to half an hour or more. Do not mistake this lull for the end of the hurricane! Stay indoors unless emergency precautions or emergency movement to a safer location are absolutely necessary. The other side of the hurricane is coming and will create hurricane force winds from the opposite direction.

AFTER:

There will be no siren signaling an all clear. Keep listening to radio, TV or NOAA weather radio to fi nd out when the danger has passed, as well as when and where assistance will be available.

If you are at a shelter, shelter offi cials will advise you when you may return home. Wait until an area is declared safe before entering. Keep the roads clear for emergency response vehicles.

Stay on fi rm ground. Moving water only 6 inches deep can sweep you off your feet. Standing water may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.

Check gas, water and electrical lines and appliances for damage.

Do not drink or prepare food with tap water until you are certain it is not contaminated.

Use the telephone to report life-threatening emergencies only.

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It is important to know the diff erence between hurricane

or tropical storm watches and warnings.

WATCHA hurricane or tropical storm watch means that the threat of a hurricane or tropical storm exists for designated islands within 48 hours.

Procedures

When a hurricane or tropical storm watch is issued:

• Fuel family vehicles.

• Store and secure outdoor objects such as lawn furniture and other loose light-weight objects such as toys, garden tools, and garbage cans.

• Prepare to cover all window and door openings with boards, shutters, or other shielding materials.

• Check food and water supplies.

• Have clean, air-tight containers on hand to store at least two weeks of drinking water (14 gallons per person), and stock up on canned provisions.

• Keep a small cooler with frozen gel packs handy for packing refrigerated items.

• Check prescription medicines - obtain at least 10 days to two weeks supply.

• Stock up on extra batteries for radios, fl ashlights, and lanterns.

• Check and replenish fi rst-aid supplies.

• Have on hand an extra supply of cash.

WARNINGA hurricane or tropical storm warning means that hurricane or tropical storm conditions are favorable for designated areas within 36 hours.

Procedures

When a hurricane or tropical storm warning is issued:

• Follow instructions issued by civil defense.

• Leave immediately if ordered to do so.

• Complete preparation activities, such as boarding up windows and storing loose objects.

• Wedge sliding glass doors to prevent them from lifting off their tracks.

• Turn up your refrigerator to maximum cold and don’t open unless necessary.

• Evacuate areas that might be aff ected by storm surge fl ooding.

• If evacuating, take your kit with you.

• Notify neighbors and a family member outside of the warned area of your evacuation plans.

• Use phone only for emergencies.

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DO…

• Secure your home. Lock doors and windows. Know where to locate electrical, water and gas sources if advised to turn off utilities.

• Secure or store objects that may cause damage or injury.

• Listen to a local radio or TV station for offi cial weather and civil defense instructions. Get the facts from offi cial sources

• Use texting. Leave phone lines open for emergency calls only.

• Use stairways.

• Stay put.

Use caution when you go outside after the storm. Personal safety is always fi rst.

DON’T…

• Intensify the fi rst disaster with secondary disasters.

• Contribute to the fl ying debris.

• Spread rumors or act on misinformation.

• Use the telephone.

• Use elevators.

• Go sightseeing.

• Touch downed power lines or objects in contact with power lines.

Disaster Dos and Donts

RESOURCE LINKS: Maui Civil Defense Agency www.mauicounty.gov/civildefense

Hawaii State Civil Defense www.scd.hawaii.gov

FEMA Preparedness Offi ce www.ready.gov

Central Pacifi c Hurricane Center www.prh.noaa.gov/cphc

American Red Cross www.redcross.org

Unite Against Elder AbuseWorld Elder Abuse Day is June 15, 2013

Call the Maui County Offi ce on Aging at 643-ADRC (2372)

for programs & services to help frail elders, their families & caregivers



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Whirlwind China trip with Mayor ArakawaBy Rob Parsons Environmental Coordinator

Mayor Alan Mayor Alan

Arakawa recently returned from a 4-day trip to Hangzhou, China where he was a featured speaker at the second annual World Cultural Forum. This year’s forum topic was: “Strengthening International Cooperation for Establishing an Ecological Civilization,” and was attended by an audience of more than 500, including representatives from 23 countries and three other U.S. Mayors. As the County’s Environmental Coordinator, I was fortunate to attend the forum with Mayor Arakawa, who was later recognized for his presentation in a post-forum article in Forbes.

HOW IT CAME ABOUT….

In late March, a call came to my offi ce that the World Cultural Forum was extending a late invitation for up to 6 U.S. Mayors, with all expenses paid to come and speak. Working via e-mail with help in L.A., Paris, and China, I put together enough information to show the packet proposal to the Mayor. “Looks pretty good,” he said, after a quick review. From that moment,

everything was on a very hurry-up time schedule. Still, we were able to submit our info, bios, the Mayor’s speech (to allow time for translation), and our passports to the Chinese Embassy in Los Angeles to obtain our visas.

GETTING SHANGHAI-ED….

Travel arrangements were handled by the Chinese Secretariat. Consequently, we were routed from Maui to LA on a red-eye fl ight, followed by a substantial layover

before our 12-hour direct fl ight to Shanghai. Once we arrived and came through customs, we were greeted by our hosts and directed to a shuttle bus for a three-hour evening ride to Hangzhou. We struck up a conversation with a couple also headed to the conference, ecologist/fi lmmaker Dr. Michael Tobias and his partner Jane Morrison of Dancing Star Foundation. Tobias later authored a scholarly account of the conference in his weekly eco-column in Forbes, describing our Mayor as, “brilliantly astute, aff able, and

practical.”

THE BEST CURE FOR JET LAG IS….

….walking around Hangzhou for four hours! On Friday, we set out walking with a map of the city. Mind you, Hangzhou is a city of 8.8 million people, so we explored mainly what was in a several block area of where we were staying, in the Wulin Square district. We found a modern city, bustling with pedestrians, bicycles, scooters, electric bikes, and lots of cars and



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buses. We strolled through an elegant park adjacent to Zheijiang University, founded in 1897. We discovered a large, new sports complex and stadium nearby. Two blocks from out hotel was a WalMart, complete with a McDonalds. But even with signs of American infl uence (Subway, KFC, posters for Red Bull), Hangzhou has a nice sense of place. We took a small side street and found a very diff erent fl avor—small craft shops such as shoe repair and tailors, fruit and vegetable markets, and tiny eateries, brimming with savory aromas.

THE CONFERENCE ITSELF….

Friday night we began to meet more conference attendees. We met authors, Sustainability professors, political and spiritual leaders, and a group of Chinese youth environmental ambassadors, university students studying broadcasting and media. I found our Mayor to be the consummate ambassador, always eager to help, make new acquaintances, exchange business cards (always done with two hands in China), and give out his special Maui County coins.

On Saturday morning, we boarded buses for a short commute to the forum’s spectacular convocation center. Elaborate, colorful gardens led to red-carpeted stairs, with a military band playing as we entered.

It felt as though we were at the Eco-Olympics, very chicken skin! In the grand auditorium, the stage backdrop was hugely adorned with conference logo, while top dignitaries were ushered to plush armchairs in front, with hot green tea served on side tables. Everyone in the assembly hall had a pair of headphones, in order to hear translations in their language of choice.

Top Chinese offi cials laid out the facts, stating that international powers must work together to protect and preserve our environment and natural resources. Professor Dr. Ervin Laszlo, founder of

the International Club of Budapest noted that unless we dramatically modify our behaviors, humans could become the fi rst self-endangered species. More ecological pronouncements were off ered by the Prime Minister of Mozambique, the former Dutch prime minister,

and the Director of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, and other esteemed presenters.

MAYOR’S PRESENTATIONS

After lunch, we headed to afternoon break-out sessions. Mayor Arakawa spoke to a group that included Chinese municipal offi cials, and Mayor Scott Hines

of Rancho Mirage, CA. His talk shared a short history of Hawaii’s transition from a culture in great harmony with the natural resources, to those who came and exploited them through sandalwood trade, whaling and monk seal slaughter, and the transition to sugar, military, and tourism economies. He then outlined the many positive steps Maui County is taking to counter some of our short-sighted decisions of the past—from coastal land acquisition and protection to watershed and invasive species management, and more.

On Sunday morning, one of two large sessions was the Mayor’s



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Round Table, now joined by Mayor Dana Williams of Park City, Utah (home of Sundance Film Festival) and former Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson. Speaking extemporan- eously , Mayor Arakawa knocked it out of the park talking about protection of our resources from the mountaintops to the coral reefs, and how we have developed coastal lowlands that used to serve as fi ltration for storm water runoff that now clouds our near shore waters.

A midday tour took the conferees to a boat cruise of scenic West Lake, a wonderfully timed interaction with Nature after so many eloquent speeches about it.

Finally, the conference concluded with the Hangzhou Declaration, a mutually supported document recognizing the international intent to share strategies for achieving improvements in how we strike a balance between our collective footprint and the natural environment of which we are inextricably a part. Princess Irene of the Netherlands invoked the wisdom of Confucious in proclaiming the need for us to remember that we are not separate from Nature.

FINAL THOUGHTS….

One might choose to be skeptical

when the most populous, and one of the most consumptive and polluting nations in the worlds chooses to host a conference to address the ecology and environment. Closer to home, the United States has not signed and ratifi ed the 1997 Kyoto Protocol for climate change and reduction of carbon emissions and greenhouse gasses, something that 192 other nations, including China, have done.

But at face value, the strong language contained in the Hangzhou Declaration at the conference’s conclusion will likely play a part in shifting perceptions, behaviors, and the directions of human infl uences and impacts

worldwide.

Establishing an Ecological Civilization means that mankind worldwide chooses to recognize our inherent connection to nature and all other beings on this planet. It means embracing bio-diversity, and choosing to lessen our collective footprints on resources and other living species.

By strengthening international ties, we may share best practices, ideas, philosophies, and education regarding signifi cant cultural and behavioral shifts.

Mayor Arakawa’s vision of a strong environmental, ecological focus made an impression on

many he met, or who heard him speak. In fact, it is very likely that he will be invited back for next year’s conference, according to one of the organizers. And just a few days ago, he accepted an invitation from the International Club of Budapest to join as a Creative Member, joining an elite group of visionaries in re-shaping our worldwide community into one that may hold a better chance for long-term survival and success.

Of all the things “Made in China,” this may indeed be the one with the most lasting value for all.



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June workshops at Maui County Business Resource Center announcedThe County of

Maui Mayor’s Offi ce of Economic Development today announced its free workshops for the month of June. Workshops are presented at the Maui County Business Resource Center, a County of Maui facility, located in the Maui Mall across Pizza Hut. The following workshops are available:

In this workshop, “Copywriting for Marketing your Business”, you will learn the essential steps and essential elements to writing engaging copy for websites, brochures, email blasts and all business marketing materials to get the “right” clients to contact you. Jasmyne Boswell is an Author, Writing Coach, Marketing Consultant and Editor. This workshop will presented on Wednesday, June 19 from noon to 1 pm.

“Is Your Business Ready for the Next Level?” is being off ered on Thursday, June 20 from noon to 1 pm. Are you in need of a training facility, conference room, offi ce space or a commercial kitchen to take the next step in your business? Lokahi Pacifi c’s Pono Center has it all for you. Evette Lau, Small Business Counselor at the Pono Center, will cover the incubator programs and go over all of the services available to the community.

As you know, owning a business takes a lot of work, a lot of planning, some restless days and nights, and a strong vision. If it’s going to succeed it’s up to you to make it happen. Chrystal Richardson of CE Wilson Consulting will be presenting a workshop on Friday, June 21 from noon to 1

pm to teach you how to re-ignite pride in your business and be proud of the doors you open each day. Participants in this workshop entitled “Pride in Ownership” will get tips on freshening up their business offi ce, paying more attention to their customers, revisiting their branding, and remembering the initial passion and vision that drove them to starting their business.

What does a sole proprietor or LLC need to do to stay on track? This “Legal Advice for Small Businesses & Protecting your Trademarks and Copyrights” workshop presented by Roya Deyhim and Shannon S. Imlay on Tuesday, June 25 from noon to 1 pm, will focus on the types of entities and your obligations to legally operate your business, such as having bylaws and keeping minutes. How can you establish and protect your patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets? This workshop will also provide important information to anyone interested in protecting your creative works and ideas. Attorney Roya Deyhim and fellow attorney, Shannon S. Imlay, will discuss the options available for new and growing businesses.

“Sales Skills 101 – Communicating Your Way to a Better Future” will be presented by TJ Anderson on Wednesday, June 26 from 11 am to 12:30 pm. This workshop will

focus on the single most important aspect of selling-- communicating. Whether you want to become a great sales professional, need help communicating eff ectively in your relationships, or just want to become a more eff ective communicator overall, this workshop will help you achieve your

goals.

On Friday, June 28 from noon to 1 p.m., Bob and Josh Sommers will present “Build Your Business Through On-line Customer Reviews”. They will show you how to become the most trusted service provider in your industry through the acquisition of 5-star customer reviews and referrals. The vast majority of people looking for the products and services you off er go to a trusted friend for a referral fi rst. In the absence of a personal referral they go to the Internet to read what others have written about you and your company, and the company with the most and the best reviews gets all the business. Over the course of this presentation you’ll discover how to dominate the fi rst page of Google, acquire 5-star reviews, increase the number of customer reviews and generate referrals.

Seating for all workshops is limited. Please call the Maui County Business Resource Center at 873-8247 to reserve your seat.

The Maui Business Brainstormers will be holding their monthly meeting on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All are invited to attend. Please RSVP at www.meetup.com/MauiBusinessBrainstormers.



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Blossoms for the Brave was a community lei-making event held

on May 24 on the front lawn of Kalana O Maui, spear-headed by Kaunoa Senior Services in partnership with the Offi ce of the Mayor and Veterans’ organizations, with support from numerous local businesses, non-profi t organizations and individual volunteers.

The goal for the event was to create an opportunity for seniors and the community to come together to contribute to a meaningful community cause (the lei shortage for Memorial Day) and create at least 2,500 lei for veterans buried at Makawao Veterans Cemetery for Memorial Day ceremonies. Simultaneous events were held at Kaunoa Senior Services’ programs on Molokai and Lanai. Well over 300 people participated, including Maui

County employees, residents, visitors, patients and staff from

Hale Makua Kahului, Kaunoa staff , seniors and countless volunteers. Maui-born musician Neal Yamamura and friends provided

beautiful music for the listening pleasure of the lei-makers. At the end of the 5-hour event, over 3,000 lei had been made for the

brave men and women laid to rest at Makawao Veterans Cemetery. Mahalo to all who contributed to the success of the event!

Kaunoa’s classes and activities are open to everyone 55 and better. For a full listing of events and opportunities, call the Kaunoa offi ces at 270-7308 or 661-9432 to receive the monthly newsletter.

Lei-making event a successLei-making event a successKaunoa, Mayor’s Offi ce & Veterans collaborate, organize community event By Dana Acosta



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Bryan Esmeralda, son of Suzie Esmeralda, of the Department of Planning, Current Division, is graduating on June 15 from

Eastern Washin-gton Univer- sity with a Masters Degree in Urban and Regional Plann- ing. He will also be

receiving the Urban and Regional Planning Graduate Professional Achievement Award. According to proud mom Suzie, “Bryan has worked hard to achieve this goal. He is a good person, and a great son.” “Congratulations, Bryan! I am so very proud of you and I love you lots!!!”…Mom. Congratulations Bryan! Maybe some day soon, we will be writing a departmental update on you working with your mother in the Department of Planning!

Jan Roberson, Aging and Disability Resource Specialist, Maui County Offi ce on Aging, Department of Housing and Human Concerns would like to congratulate and recognize her

grandsons, Steve Roberson (5) graduated from preschool and his older brothers Justin and Eric Roberson (6) graduated from fi rst grade at Doris Todd

School on May 24. Rider Mojonnier (6) graduated from Kindergarten at Haiku Elementary School. Grannie Jan says, “all four grandsons are well rounded watermen in the making and I love them to read to me. I also like showing them the night skies from my telescope!” Congratulations to all four boys and how lucky that you have such a wonderful

Grannie to read to and star gaze.

Joe Prutch, Staff Planner, Department of Planning, Current Planning Division would like to wish a happy birthday to his daughter, Jilee Makai. She will be turning 4 on June 3rd. As you may remember she is the little girl diagnosed with leukemia

when she was 2.5 years old. She is still in the maintenance phase of her chemo treatment and doing very good. Jilee’s treatments will end after this year, thus having only 6 more months to go. Jilee’s parents are looking forward to next year when their little girl can just be a normal kid without having to take medicine daily

Kupaianaha “Blessings of Life”We are each so fortunate to have wonderful people in our lives, friends, co-workers, loved ones who are iimportant to us. The High Street Journal wishes to share our employees’ good news, off er a chance to get to know each other better and off er 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 HYPERLINK “mailto:tiff [email protected]” tiff [email protected] for inclusion in future issues of the High Street Journal.

Justin, Steve & Eric Roberson

Bryan Esmeralda

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Rider Mojonnier

Jilee Makai Prutch



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and going to the doctor often. We all would like to wish Jilee, the prettiest mermaid, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! May all your wishes and dreams come true!!!

Yvonne Miyasato, Secretary, Department of Environmental Management, Wastewater Reclamation Division would like to congratulate and recognize her granddaughter, Jayda Cortez. Jayda currently

attends Waihe’e School and was made the May Day Queen for Waihe’e School’s May Day Fest 2013 on May 23. Jayda is pictured dancing hula before her school on May Day. Congratulations Jayda on being May Day Queen!!!

Michele McLean, Deputy Director for the Department of Planning, is proud and delighted to share the accomplishments of our County’s two incredible kumu hula who did Maui so proud at this year’s Merrie Monarch! This was the 50th anniversary of the “Olympics of Hula” and Halau Kekuaokala’au’ala’iliahi earned honors in every category in

which they competed. The kumu hula are Brandon ‘Iliahi Paredes, a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and Joy Haunani Paredes, a Secretary in our Long Range Planning Division. Despite their incredible success, Brandon and Joy did not want to submit something to the newsletter, but after being prodded, they provided a quote and some photos. They said “We are very humbled to have been invited to the 50th Merrie Monarch Competition and very honored to have represented Maui. We are so proud of our haumana and all the hard work and sacrifi ce they made. We have been invited to return next year and will continue to do our best and make our kupuna proud!”

Here are their amazing results:

Miss Aloha Hula (Sloane Makana West), 2nd Place

Hula Kahiko - Kane, 2nd Place

Hula Àuana - Kane, 4th Place

Congratulations to La’akea Kia’imaikalani Baz, son of Budget Director Sandy Baz, on graduating from Kamehameha School, Maui Campus.

La’akea attended the Punana Leo Preschool and the Hawaiian immersion program before entering Kamehameha Schools at the 6th grade. He will be attending University of Hawaii - Maui College and pursuing a degree in computer science and engineering. He will start early by participating in a summer bridge program for STEM students, Ka Hikina O Ka La, a partnership with UH and the National Science Foundation in response to the application to erect the Advanced Technology Solar Telescope on the summit of Haleakala.

Jacky Takakura shares the following great news from the Dept. of Water Supply:

New Babies:

Pipefi tter II Freddy Keahi, son born March 6

Laborer II Rizal Tumacader Jr., son born May 3

Waterworks Fiscal Offi cer Holly Perdido’s son Tye had a baby girl April 25

Customer Service Representative II Gail Martinellie’s daughter had a baby boy January 22.

Customer Service Representative II Sharon Yamamoto’s daughter Amber had a baby boy on March 17.

Water Treatment Plant Operator IV Chad Otake had a baby girl on April 8

New Husbands:

Equipment Operator III Sean Rosa

Laborer II Jason Wakamatsu

Storekeeper I Johnny Vares

Jayda Cortez

La’akea Kia’imaikalani Baz



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Congatulations to Water Service Clerk Dispatcher Charlene Sakamoto’s daughter Chantel Sakamoto who graduated from UH - Maui Campus as a Dental Hygenist and was awarded the Clinical Excellence Award.

Congratulations also to Water Service Supervisor II Keala Waiau’s son Justin Waiau who took fi rst place in the 2013 North American Grappling Association - Pacifi c Grappling Championship in Honolulu last month, in the Men’s Gi Purple Belt Feather Weight category.

Finance Director Danny Agsalog will be one of 8 recipients of the Gintong Pamana Leadership Awards presented by the Maui Filipino Chamber of Commerce.

Agsalog was nominated for his passion in community service, exemplifying outstanding leadership throughout his career. Awards ceremony will be held on Wednesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. at Maui Beach Hotel. For inquiries on tickets and how to show support, visit mauifi lipinochamber.com.

Congratulations to the Hawaii All Stars Cheerleaders on placing 2nd and 3rd place in the ESPN World of Sports SUMMIT cheer competition.

Members of the Level 2 Junior team that placed 3rd are: Mishalei Coloma Mariano, Chloe Lawrence, Asia Flores, Sheryl Lapid Fitzsimmons, Chelsea Sarmiento, Khelsea Sarmiento, Lindsey Saludares, Chyanne Barretto, Makenna Sumbicay, Lea Kashiwamura, Makayla Alexander, Kaella Yasui, Lily Katz, Roxan Alforque, Clouie Saluacup, Jurnie Kawai, Lydel Salvador, Shae-La Fernandez.

Members of the Small Senior Level 4 division placing second are: Krysta Freitas,Chalysse Young U’u, Breeann Joaquin, Kealani Castro, and Kimber Kauhaahaa Sulsi, Ashley Tanga, Caitlin Villarosa, Ashlee Sawai, Jayna “Kalei” Kamalii, Tatiana Thompson, Elysse Phillips, Aileen Rodriguez, Mariah Constantino, Sierra Ignacio, Kauanoe Keahi, Kayla Sniff en, Maikela Takamiya, and Kennedy Casco.

Congrat-ulations to Gabe Gunter who recently graduated from King Kekaulike High School. The son of Bob & Sutji Gunter, he plans on attending California Lutheran University where he will major in business administration and play baseball for the University.

Congratulations to Cassie Richter and boyfriend Kimo Frias-Kaauamo who welcomed their 2nd son, born at 6:19am on May 31st. Given the name Kainui Ka’imiloa Frias-Kaauamo, he weighed 10lb 6oz, with a length of 23 inches...5-year old Kamaha’o is very excited about having a little brother!

Cassie is the daughter of South Maui Parks’ Recreation Assistant I Todd Richter.

Justin Waiau

Danny Agsalog

Hawaii All Star Cheerleaders

Gabe Gunter



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Maui County’s Outstanding Older Americans for 2013 announcedThe Maui County Office on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Center, is pleased to announce the winners of the 45th Annual Outstanding Older Americans of Maui County.

Richard Endsley was selected for his service to the West Maui community. He has served as President of Lahaina Intermediate School’s Education Foundation and its After-School Tutoring Project. He also volunteers for the Lahaina Restoration Foundation, the Lahaina-Honolua Senior Citizens Club, the Lahaina Town Action Committee, and Lahaina Hongwanji.

Diane Logsdon of Kula was selected for her service as Treasurer, Community Service Chair and President of the AARP Kula Chapter. She also serves as Recording Secretary for Maui Economic Opportunity’s Senior Citizens Planning and Coordinating Council, and the Puunene Branch of the Maui Friends of the Library, where she also edits the monthly newsletter.

The awards were presented at a luncheon on May 7 at the Maui Beach Hotel’s Elleair Rainbow Ballroom. May is recognized nationally as Older Americans Month, when elders across the nation are recognized for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to society.

Every year since 1968, older adults in Maui County have been celebrated for their contributions and achievements. This year’s Older Americans Month theme, “Unleash the Power of Age!” acknowledges the value older adults continue to bring to their communities.

Wendell Crockett was the first Maui County recipient of the prestigious award in 1968. To date, 89 older adult volunteers have been recognized for their

outstanding contributions to Maui County.

Endsley and Logsdon were selected from a field of 11 Maui County residents who are at least 65 years of age. Other nominees honored at the luncheon included Henry K. Allen, Artemio C. Baxa, Takeo Miyaguchi, Pasita Pladera, Fred Ruge, Julie Shiotsugu, Ali Thompson, John Tryggestad and Robyn Walters.

The nominees and winners received congratulatory certificates from Mayor Alan M.

Arakawa and Hawaii Governor Neil Abercrombie’s Maui Liaison JoAnn Inamasu.

The winners received engraved koa clocks from the Maui County Office on Aging, Aging and Disability Resource Center, and certificates from the Hawaii State Legislature from Speaker Joseph Souki and Senator Roz Baker, and the Maui County Council from Chair Gladys Baisa.

For more information, contact Jan Roberson at 270-8221.

Richard Endsley & Diane Logsdon



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Maui High to celebrate centennialMaui High School is celebrating its 100th Anniversary this year. The school, fi rst established in 1913 at the Hamakuapoko campus, was later moved in 1972 to its current campus in Kahului. Over the years, Maui High has produced outstanding students and faculty who have made important contributions to our county, state and nation which include former Patsy Mink, former State Speaker of the House and Maui Mayor, Elmer Cravalho, Lieutenant Governor Shan Tsutsui and Mayor Alan Arakawa. Noted former faculty members include Ed Ginoza and Dennis Ishii who helped bring state and national recognition to the Science and Automotive programs respectively.”

During the month of September, the following centennial events organized by the “Friends of Old Maui High” will take place at the Hamakuapoko campus:

Sep 14 - Luau Luncheon

Sep 15 - Memorial Service and Monument Dedication Ceremony

During the month of October, the following events organized by the Centennial committee will take place:

Oct 12 - Maui High Benefi t Golf Tournament, Kahili Golf Course,

Waikapu

Oct 13 - Gala Luau, Maui High School Campus, Kahului

Oct 16 - Hall of Honor Banquet, Maui Beach Hotel

Oct 18 - Saber Family Fun Night, Maui High School Campus, Kahului

Oct 19 - Homecoming Football Game, War Memorial Stadium, Wailuku

Mayor Alan Arakawa (Class of 1969) will be

serving as Honorary Centennial Chairman.

For more information about events in September, call the “Friends of Old Maui High” at 579-9287.

Information about events in October can be found on Maui High School’s website at: mauihigh.org or by calling Centennial Co-Chairs, Bobbie Arita at 873-3000 or Mike Molina at 264-4859.

The front steps of the Old Maui High School located in Hamakuapoko.



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Baldwin High to have informational meeting in Mayor’s Lounge on June 20Henry Perrine Baldwin High School will be celebrating its 75th anniversary this year and invites alumni, students, former and present faculty, and the community at large to its upcoming activities scheduled in October.

Informational packets about the various events, including sponsorship opportunities, will be distributed at an upcoming meeting for county employees who are alumni or have some connection to Baldwin High School. The meeting will be held on Thursday, October 20, at noon in the Mayor’s Lounge.

Upcoming activities to celebrate the high school’s 75th Anniversary include:

Oct 3 - Maui Fair Parade featuring Baldwin 75th Anniversary fl oats

Oct 18 - Baldwin High School Tour, Lunch & Talk Story Session

Oct 19 - Baldwin High Benefi t Golf Tournament, Maui Lani Golf Course

Oct 19 - Baldwin High School 75th Anniversary Banquet, King

Kamehameha Golf Club

Oct 22 - Homecoming Rally, Baldwin High School campus

Oct 25 - Homecoming Football Game, War Memorial Stadium

Oct 26 - Hoolaulea, Baldwin High

School campus, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Maui County First Lady Ann Arakawa and Former Baldwin High School Principal Wallace Fujii serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of the 75th Anniversary festivities.

Amanda Martin, Executive Assistant to Council Chair Gladys Baisa, Terry Miller, and Lynn Araki-Regan serve as co-chairs of the 75th

Anniversary celebration.

A class competition to raise funds for much needed school equipment was launched last year and ends on September 30. The winning class will be recognized at the 75th Anniversary banquet on Oct. 19.

For more information, visit hpbaldwin maui75th.com or call 280-1299.

Maui County First Lady Ann Arakawa and Former BHS Principal Wallace Fujii (right) serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of Baldwin High’s 75th Anniversary Celebration. Serving as Co-Chairs are Lynn Araki-Regan, Amanda Martin, and Terry Miller.



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If you haven’t heard, our Council members have a

unique way of pounding the “gavel” when chairing meetings in the Council Chamber. The Council members now use a kuì ài pohaku, or poi pounder.

Councilmember Mike White crafted the poi pounder and presented it to Council members earlier this year. Councilmember White used milo wood from his grandmother’s beachfront home in Laie, Oahu to make the poi pounder.

Poi pounders are traditionally made by carving out gray lava into a shape resembling half of an hour-glass with a rounded bottom. The tighter the pores are in the gray lava, the better the quality of the poi pounder. Kalo, also known as taro, is cooked, peeled, and pounded into a dough-like consistency to make one of Hawaii’s favorite dishes – that “onolicious” poi.

It takes exceptional focus, skill, and patience to shape lava stones and pound kalo to make poi. The process of making poi is an art form aff ected primarily by the pounder’s technique, strength, and experience. Some folks say that the taste of poi is also based on the pounder’s mood, demeanor, or attitude.

Today we have mechanical grinders and technology that can speed up the process of making poi. However, pounding stimulates carbohydrates and protein in the kalo in a way that grinding does not. There is great love put into pounding kalo with your own hands.

The preamble of the Maui County Charter begins, “WE, THE PEOPLE OF THE COUNTY OF MAUI, mindful of our Hawaiian history, heritage and culture . . .” The new gavel symbolizes the labor, knowledge, and strength of our Hawaiian ancestors.

Pounding kalo into poi in the Council Chamber

Council Vice-Chair Robert Carroll presiding over the Council meeting on May 28.



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Year 1913: Treasury of the County of Maui

The Maui County Council will soon appoint a new County Auditor.

The historic document above is preserved in a display case in the Council Chamber lobby and is signed by Charles Wilcox, the Maui County Auditor in 1913.

Mr. Wilcox was born near Ulupalakua, Maui on December 13, 1862 and was the son of William Slocum and Kalua Wilcox. He was educated at Haleakala Boys’ Boarding School in Makawao and married Eleanor Milnor Halstead on August 1885. They had nine children – Robert, William, Lucy, Charles, Eleanor, Mabel, Johanna Niau, Phoebe, and Sally.

Mr. Wilcox was elected as Maui County Auditor in 1905 and was re-elected for successive terms. He was also an editor and manager of The Maui News in the summer of 1910.

Fast forward to today: A Temporary Investigative Group was formed earlier this year to recruit and

evaluate qualifi ed applicants for the position of County Auditor, created anew by a 2012 Charter amendment. On May 31, the TIG presented its fi ndings and made a recommendation to the Budget and Finance Committee on who should take this position. At press time, the Committee and then

the full Council were scheduled to consider the TIG’s recommendation and approve appointment of the new County Auditor this month.

A copy of the TIG report is available at www.mauicounty.gov/committees/bf.

Cream Cheese Deviled Eggs

Submitted by Sarah ShimYield: 168 Hard-cooked eggs1 Package (8oz.) cream cheese, softened2 teaspoons Dijon mustard¼ teaspoon salt (Optional)¼ teaspoon pepper¼ cup frozen peas, thawed3 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Cut eggs in half lengthwise. Remove yolks; set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks.

Add the cream cheese, mustard, salt and pepper; beat until blended. Stir in peas.

Stuff or pipe mixture into eggs whites. Sprinkle with bacon. Refrigerate until serving

County Kitchen



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Hana, Molokaì & Lanaì get interactive

The County Council initiated interactive communications

access to provide for remote testimony from Hana, Lanaì, and Molokaì last December.

Members of the public voted for greater ease in testifying from the three remote locations in last year’s November 6 election, activating a plan of action that had been prepared for well in advance.

If you are a resident of Hana, Lanai, or Molokai and want to provide testimony to the Council or one of its committees on an issue that is important to you, there is no need to commute to Wailuku. Simply get in touch with our district offi ces, and they will assist you.

To better get you acquainted, let’s introduce our district offi ce staff .

HANA: Dawn Lono

Hana is one of the County’s treasures, with many active community members who are willing to speak up about East Maui matters. Dawn Lono, the Hana District Offi ce Council Aide, explains Hana residents are passionate about cultural preservation and family ties.

“The community will unite and speak out about important issues and concerns,” Dawn said. “There are still areas of East Maui that do not have Internet access and modern conveniences, which makes having a Council district offi ce very important.”

Hana residents are encouraged to take advantage of the availability of remote testimony (and the convenience of not having to drive 3 hours). Dawn thinks the district offi ce will be an even more useful asset to Hana when more people become aware of this opportunity.

When Dawn is not busy with Hana constituent priorities and community meetings, she spends time with her grandchildren camping by the ocean. If there are further questions about the Hana District Offi ce, people are welcome to “go talk story” with Dawn. She can be reached at 248-7513 or [email protected].

LANAI: Denise Fernandez

The residents of the beautiful Island of Lanai can now walk two blocks from their homes to submit testimony to the Council and its committees. Lanai District Offi ce Council Aide Denise Fernandez greets constituents with a big smile.

“Residents have mentioned how great it is to testify to the Council

without the need to travel to Maui by ferry or plane.” said Denise. “It is important because it gives the community a chance to voice their opinion on various agenda items and issues.”

Denise said that everyone is busy on Lanai, but when there are issues and bills proposed that directly aff ect residents, they make time to participate in government and state their concerns.

When not working, Dawn enjoys outdoor activities with her husband, Alan, and 8-year old daughter.

Centrally located on 8th Street in the Lanai Community Center (the Old Bowling Alley) across the street from Cafe 565, Denise can be reached at 565-7094 or [email protected].

MOLOKAI: Ella Alcon

Ella Alcon, the Molokai District Offi ce Council Aide, takes great pride working for and serving the Molokai community. She says most Friendly Isle residents are proud of their rural lifestyle. When issues concerning the community of Molokai arise, Ella is happy to assist in ensuring residents’ concerns are heard.

“Those who have testifi ed are thankful that they don’t have to take the ferry or fl y to Maui to participate in government,” Ella said. “It is now an unnecessary expense. For us on Molokai, we have very limited fl ights, and they are usually small planes.”

As a businesswoman after offi ce hours, Ella understands the dedication and time it takes to care for something as signifi cant as Molokai’s way of life. She said providing assistance to her community keeps her on her toes the same way her 4-year old moòpuna (granddaughter) does.

Visit Ella at the Molokai district offi ce located at 100 Ainoa Street in Kaunakakai, Molokai. She can be reached at 533-3888 or [email protected].



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On May 24, more than 300 people attended the Maui Solar Summit at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center. The Program was developed by the Offi ce of Economic Development and co-sponsored by the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui (SLIM) at UH Maui. The event, originally scheduled to be held at the college, was moved to the MACC after the demand for seats exceeding the capacity of the room at the college. After a proper blessing by Kimokeo Kapahulehua, Mayor Arakawa started the program by discussing how solar pv on Maui has grown much faster than expected by any of the experts. Currently there are more than 4,500 solar pv systems installed in Maui County. Mayor Arakawa then turned the discussion to a widely misunderstood topic, whether circuits have been “closed” by MECO to new solar systems. Many people have heard or read that there are areas where it is

no longer possible to get solar once a certain percentage of the neighborhood has already added solar. As shown in the attached graphs provided by MECO at the Solar Summit, residents of Maui County

are adding solar in 2013 at an even faster pace than last year, which already exceeded all prior years. Despite the misinformation about “closed” circuits, MECO confi rmed for the audience that MECO has “never denied” solar to anyone who agreed to a $ 3,000 interconnection study for a residential solar pv system. Speakers pointed out that although the process to add solar has gotten longer, so far everyone who has followed MECO’s process through the step of performing the interconnection review study has been allowed to connect their solar

pv system to MECO. Experts from Maui and Oahu questioned the validity and fairness of these studies, but also agreed that it was still a good time for residents to add solar because

panel prices have fallen so much in the last three years that even with the additional $ 3,000 in fees a system costs less than it did 36 months ago. Several of the experts advised that panel prices were not likely to keep dropping further.

Experts from Haleakala Solar, H Nu, Hawaii Pacifi c Solar, and Rising Sun joined speakers from the Dept of Public Works and the State Department of Taxation to discuss tax credits and permit requirements. OED and SLIM have received comments from more than 100 participants in the event. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and the County intends to repeat the event next Spring with a few format changes.

Solar Summit a successBy Doug Mcleod, Energy Coordinator



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Please help congratulate these dedicated employees as they continue to serve our community and in doing so, “strive to reach the summit.”

Kūlia i ka nu‘uStrive to reach the summit

The Department of Finance would like to welcome the following people to the County of Maui Ohana:

Welcome to New Accounts System Administrator Wayne Fujita. He has worked for four mayors as either the Finance Deputy Director or the Treasurer. He has a CPA and has ran the Maui State Tax Office. He favorite hobby is eating is eating ice cream.

Carrie Alexander joined the team on January 1 as a Tax Clerk I in the Real Property Tax Division, Assessment Section. Carrie was reallocated to Clerk III on January 26, 2013.

Dreu DeCastro joined the Deptartment on December 3, 2012 as a Tax Clerk I, Real Property Tax Division, Assessment Section. On May 6, 2013 he relocated to the Real Property Tax, Appraisal Section as a Real Property Tax Appraiser I.

Kekoa Cashman joined the team on December 3 as a Tax Maps & Records Techician in the Real Property Tax Division, Tax Maps Section. On May 6, 2013 he

relocated to the Real Property Tax Division, Appraisal Section as a Real Property Tax Appraiser I.

Tracy Maenaka joined the Finance Department on February 1 as a Tax Clerk I with the Real Property Tax Division, Assessment Section.

Marilyn Tadeo was reallocated on April 23 from from Tax Maps & Records Technician I to Tax Maps & Records Technician II effective April 23.

Jacky Takakura reports the following from the Dept. of Water Supply:

New Hires: Wayne Kitamura, Waterworks Inspector II, Craig Sarsfield, Civil Engineer II, Sean Rosa, Equipment Operator III, Ryan Correa, Laborer II, David Urban, Laborer II, Wilfred DeMello, Pipefitter Helper, Matt Linder, Water Microbiologist II, Joanne Tanaka Akana, Customer Service Representative I (temporary hire)

Promotions:

Kevin Arakaki promoted from Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic Helper to Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic I

Ray Hirata promoted from Water Plant Maintenance Mechanic Helper to Pipefitter I

Rodney Nishida from Pipefitter I to Water Meter Technician II

Jeffrey Eng promoted from Lab Tech I to Water Microbiologist I

Tony Linder promoted from

Assistant Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Operations/Maintenance Supervisor to WTP Operations Division Chief

Damon Gill promoted from WTPO IV to Assistant WTP Operations/Maintenance Supervisor

Mark Long promoted from WTPO IV to WTP Operations/Maintenance Supervisor

Craig Sarsfield was reallocated from Civil Engineer II to Civil Engineer III.

Departures:

Pipefitter I Vernon Ikeda resigned to work in the private sector.

Pre-Audit Clerk I Ivy Takushi accepted a promotional opportunity at Real Property Tax

Water Conservation Specialist III Tui Anderson resigned to work for Hawaii Rural Water Association

Civil Engineer VI Alan Murata transferred to the Managing Director’s office.

The Central Maui Landfi ll, was closed on Monday June 3rd due to fi re and smoke at the EKO Composting facility. A big Mahalo goes out to all involved in getting this fi re handled effi ciently and safely including the Maui Fire Department, Public Works, EKO, Ameron and all others who all supported the eff orts tirelessly for 36 hr straight.

Solid Waste Superintendent Tia Stupplebeen extends special thanks to our hard working and dedicated Landfi ll staff who volunteered to ist from beginning to end of the fi re: Craig Chaves, Dan Takamura, Jonah Nakila, Ikaika Benavides, Cory Kealoha, Jr Pachico, Harry Kahunanui, Henry Kawaiaea, Patrick Chung, Makana Lum-John.

Ed Casebier (Tyler Technologies Lead Business Analyst) & Abi Fernandez (Real Property Tax/Fee Collections Supervisor) rewarding RPT & Collections Staff with a year end “CALCULATION CONGRATULATIONS!” :-)

SeaRay Beltran, Safety Specialist II for Risk Management Division present the “Designing for Construction Safety: Concepts and Practice for CIP Coordinators and Engineers” training to a group of CIP’ Coordinators, Engineers, Inspectors and Safety personnel last May 24th at the MEO in Kahului. Two Guest Speaker were invited. Mr. Mark Leuff gen, Safety Manager for Haleakala Solar Inc, and Mr. Rick Foster, OSHA Compliance Offi cer for Maui.

The intent of the training was to be pro-active and start to place safety into the designing of all CIP projects. The concept has been shown in the past within the County to work well once SeaRay Beltran introduced it to several departments back in 2007. Risk wants to change the way capital projects are done by educating and implementing safety into all projects from the architectural side to the engineering side.



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Lanaì residents waiting in line to receive free Tropic Care medical services from the military. Photo by Ryan Piros.

Our Island HomeSnapshots of life on Maui, Molokaì and Lanaì

While in Tokyo, Managing Director Keith Regan and his family were invited by Jesse Kuhaulua to visit his home and attend a sumo tournament. Jesse Kuhaulua, originally from Maui, is a former sumo wrestler and is professionally known as Takamiyama. He is the fi rst foreign born rikishi to win the top division championship. His highest rank was sekiwake.

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

Wailuku First Friday June 7 & July 5, 6 – 9 pm Market Street, Wailuku Come to Wailuku town for live entertainment, arts, food, shopping, a beer garden and family fun. Info: (808) 878-1888 * www.facebook.com/WailukuFirstFriday

Maui Film Festival June 12 - 16 Wailea & Kahului Experience Maui’s Celestial Cinema under the stars, films at the MACC, gourmet taste events and celebrity parties. Info: www.mauifilmfestival.com

Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival June 23, 1 - 7 pm Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of Hawaiian slack key guitar music by masters of the genre at this free outdoor concert. Info: (808) 242-7469 * www.slackkeyfestival.com

The Hui Teaches – Student Faculty Salon June thru July 5, Mon. – Sat., 10 am – 4 pm Hui Noeau, Makawao The exhibition at Kaluanui showcases original works by talented members of the visual arts center. Info: (808) 572-6560 * www.huinoeau.com

Photography Passion and Risk June thru July 21, Weds. – Sun., 11 am – 5 pm Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Kahului Schaefer Gallery presents a trio of solo exhibitions that capture the complexity of the human experience and passage of time. Info: (808)242-7469 * www.mauiarts.org Photograph: Miki Nitadori

Theater on the Isle: RENT July 12 – August 4

Historic Iao Theater, Wailuku Maui OnStage production of the Broadway rock musical about current social issues. Info and tickets: (808) 244-8680 * www.mauionstage.com

North South East West Festival July 13, 7:30 pm Keawalai Church, Makena Duo Diorama’s Minghuan Xu and Winston Choi return to Maui for an encore performance of 20th century works for violin and piano. Info: (808) 876-1854 * www.ebbandflowarts.org

Hawaiian Music Series June 27 & July 25, 6 pm Baldwin Home Museum, Lahaina Enjoy free Hawaiian music concerts by Na Kumu Mele and Po’okela Wood out on the Front Street lawn. Info: (808) 661-3262 * www.lahainarestoration.org

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